I think eating in itself is the act of great sensuality, so all you have to do is point the camera in the right direction.

People always comment about my clothes. They don't think a fashionable woman can love food and be knowledgeable and actually cook.

I have great empathy for all the contestants that come on 'Top Chef,' whether they go home right away or they make it to the finish line. It's a very vulnerable position they put themselves in and I feel for them.

I work out all the time! I don't just sit around and eat burgers whenever I want. Oh, if I could I probably would, but I don't.

I really like to sometimes go into food detox and eat very simply.

During the course of filming 'Top Chef,' I gain 15 lbs., so I'm used to needing two dress sizes.

I love seafood. I'm not a vegetarian but I'm probably a pescetarian.