I've never been a huge sweets eater, and I've always loved a Mediterranean diet. We eat a lot of dark leafy greens, and a couple meals each week are meat-free. We enjoy eating a balanced diet.

Work hard. Laugh when you feel like crying. Keep an open mind, open eyes and an open spirit.

My first memory in life is grilling my thumb to the griddle in our restaurant on Cape Cod.

You do it with your own two hands, so there's a sense of pride. You really do forget all our problems, because you're focusing on the food.

I started running 3 miles every morning after throat surgery to remove a cyst last year. The gym used to be my adversary. But that has all changed. Now, I look forward to it every morning.

Never be a food snob. Learn from everyone you meet - the fish guy at your market, the lady at the local diner, farmers, cheese makers. Ask questions, try everything and eat up!

I never do the dishes, because my husband has an affinity for it. And I'm also not allowed to touch the coffeemaker.