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

It will always be trendy to do the right thing with food.

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.

Getting to a place of comfort can be uncomfortable.

For many of us, clean water is so plentiful and readily available that we rarely, if ever, pause to consider what life would be like without it.

If you're cooking for someone important - whether it's your boss or a date - never try a new recipe and a new ingredient at the same time.

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