I was lucky enough to marry a wonderful chef.

My mother was all about unconditional love, and I don't think we give that to our patients a lot. At the end of the day, what they really need you to do is to look at them in the eye and say, 'I'm here for you. I'm going to make sure this works out.'

I meditate and I'm passionate about it.

We know what we should and shouldn't put in our mouths, but in those times that pull on our souls, we revert to what's emotionally comfortable.

Food is no longer sacred to us: in becoming too efficient we've changed its nature.

True health care reform cannot happen in Washington. It has to happen in our kitchens, in our homes, in our communities. All health care is personal.

It's difficult to love someone you don't respect, which is hard to remember when you're having an argument.