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.

I never Tweet about my daughter. Never. I just want to be respectful of her privacy. My job as a mom is to know when to open my mouth and when not to.

India's had two groovy moments. Once when the Beatles went to India and now when Madonna has embraced yoga.

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

If any chef ever tells you they're not inspired equally by the truck-stop barbecue as they are by the four-star Michelin restaurant they are lying.

I have a great career, and I have my daughter. Sio what I don't have is not as important to as what I do have.

I don't look at ratings until somebody tells me.