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

I'm not attached to things at all. I'm very lucky to have quite a few beautiful things, but if I look back at my life, I was often happiest when I had very little.

I always think, after the second glass of wine, you should be putting something in your stomach.

I think a great classic watch is the first staple every woman should invest in.

All chefs are like Jewish mothers. They want to feed you and feed you and impress you. It's an eagerness to please.

There are two schools of fried chicken. One is brining in salted water and the other is soaking in either buttermilk or milk. I just combine the two.

I grew up a vegetarian. Then, because I grew up in the states, I started slowly eating meat. First it was bologna sandwiches, or pepperoni on pizza.