Mastering the Art of French Cooking... doesn't mean it has to be fancy cooking, although it can be as elaborate as you wish.

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

When you flip anything, you really you just have to have the courage of your convictions.

Wine is one of the agreeable and essential ingredients of life

I always try to buy just what I need. You get ideas as to what's in season and what's best. I think if you have a preconceived idea before shopping, that makes it difficult. You have to have an open mind.

Once you have mastered a technique, you barely have to look at a recipe again

Celebrity has its uses. I can always get a seat in any restaurant.