Eating is the secret to good cooking.

This is my invariable advice to people: Learn how to cook- try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless, and above all have fun!

Sometimes ... it takes me an entire day to write a recipe, to communicate it correctly. It's really like writing a little short story.

The sweetness and generosity and politeness and gentleness and humanity of the French had shown me how lovely life can be if one takes time to be friendly.

I love to teach - that's my role.

No one's more important than people.

I’m awfully sorry for people who are taken in by all of today’s dietary mumbo jumbo. They are not getting any enjoyment out of their food.