When it comes to cooking and eating, I always try to preach that life is about moderation. Even if I'm having beef for dinner, it's probably going to be a 3-4 ounce portion with heaps and heaps of vegetables.
Michael SymonI always tell my employees, the busier it gets, the slower you should cook. When you run around like a crazy person, that's when things go wrong.
Michael SymonWhats more important than recipes is how we think about food, and a good cookbook should open up a new way of doing just that.
Michael SymonSitting down for dinner not only helps you learn, but also teaches you how to listen - which I feel is the most important skill to have. I remember as a kid going around the table listening to everyone's day. It was hard to have the manners not to interrupt back then.
Michael Symon