People might not protest for overtly political or social causes, but when they can't feed themselves and their family, they will take to the streets.

I love Europe, but we are still struggling with that kind of development. First of all, we don't have a smart conversation about the difference between an immigrant and a refugee. A refugee can't go back. An immigrant is someone - I chose to move to America. And I also have the option of saying hey, didn't work out, I can move back. That's a completely different story than someone who is locked in.

I feel very fortunate that I was raised in a multicultural family, and it came through food.

Where is the stretch? Where is the perfect fit? Where does it make sense? You have to be a Baryshnikov.

You know that old expression "It's not whether you win or lose; it's how you play the game". That line was definitely not coined by a chef. Because for a chef, it's only about whether or not you pull through. If you fail, nobody cares how hard you tried.

Larousse Gastronomique has always been the first and last word on classic European techniques and recipes. I love that it has expanded its reach to cover world cuisines and modern culinary innovations, making it more indispensable than ever.

While I hold my own views, it's important not to get too wrapped up in individual candidates and personalities, but instead to focus on the real issues