I never feel lonely in the kitchen. Food is very friendly.

I have trouble with toast. Toast is very difficult. You have to watch it all the time or it burns up.

If you're buying tomatoes pick them up and smell them-they should have a lovely perfume. They need to be kept at fifty degrees or above, particularly during the growing season, because that's when they develop their flavor.

I'm afraid that surprise, shock, and regret is the fate of authors when they finally see themselves on the page.

I was 32 when I started cooking; up until then, I just ate.

There are reasons, and then there are excuses.

I don't think about whether people will remember me or not. I've been an ok person. I've learned a lot. I've taught people a thing or two. That's what's important.