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.

Each city has its own culinary landscape.

I'm the kind of girl who thinks about what she's gonna cook for dinner when she's finishing her lunch.

The best thing you can do for someone is make them a beautiful plate of food. How else can you invade someone's body without actually touching them?

An oil massage, a hot bath, a good night's sleep, soft smells and music and clothes with soft textures denote sensuality to me.

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

DON'T wear loud clanging bangles at work, it's disruptive and noisy and your coworkers won't appreciate it! Bangles should have a gentle wind-chimey tinkle, not the crash bang of a million pots and pans.