I've also learned that you can't be all things to all people. Whatever it is that you're successful at, that has to be the No. 1 goal.

I used to say I would never run unless I was being chased by someone with a gun. Now I'm a little obsessed with it!

I measure in my palm and use my eyes to estimate amounts; a tablespoon is a full palm of dried spices.

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 wish I could be as thin as Jessica Simpson. I think she looks gorgeous! I have had Jessica on my show several times, and I can tell you that girl is genuine and funny with a great self-deprecating sense of humor.

Food was always a conduit in our family for storytelling, and it was a way for us to keep in touch and remember things. We're people that use food to keep each other together and to always cheer us up and make all of our days better.

My husband cooks fancier food for himself than I've ever cooked on-air. I call him from the road, and he's making champagne-vanilla salmon or black-cherry pork chop. Half of me is feeling unworthy. Not only am I not a chef, I'm not a better cook than my own husband!