In Africa, you have no clean water, but you have good food options. In Harlem, everyone can shower and get fresh water, but you often have bad food options.

We struggle with eating healthily, obesity, and access to good nutrition for everyone. But we have a great opportunity to get on the right side of this battle by beginning to think differently about the way that we eat and the way that we approach food.

As a chef and activist, I'm particularly concerned with food politics issues such as the farm bill.

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'm a big believer in the negligee, that nearly invisible screen standing between you and the object of your desire.

Hard work IS its own reward. Integrity IS priceless. Art DOES feed the soul.

I happen to love coconut, particularly for that sweet and crunchy texture it adds to any dish.