I really don't like take-out.

The most overrated ingredients are garlic and extra-virgin olive oil. With garlic, it's personal; I have never been that big of a fan of its flavor. As for extra-virgin olive oil, I do use it quite often but its ubiquity serves to overshadow many wonderful oils like pistachio, walnut, argan and even grapeseed.

My mother always taught me to wear clothes for myself and not to follow trends as trends will end!

For my kids, I cook everything. We have dinner every night, pretty much, just the four of us: my husband and me and our two kids.

The wisest advice I ever received regarding the kitchen came from my mother: 'Do the dishes while you're cooking.

I am thrilled to be working with Lane Bryant on this collaboration. Designing apparel women can feel confident and beautiful in has been a long-standing pillar of the Lela Rose brand, and we are looking forward to bringing our designs to Lane Bryant's inspiring base of customers.

Do the dishes while you're cooking.