I had the lunchbox that cleared the cafeteria. I was very unpopular in the early grades. Because I hung out with my grandfather, I started to bring my lunchbox with sardine sandwiches and calamari that I would eat off my fingers like rings. I was also always reeking of garlic.

I'm an all-things-in-moderation kind of person. I do eat a warm donut occasionally. I especially enjoy a cider donut when I'm apple picking. I don't think there's anything wrong with that.

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

Decide what it is that you are and then stay true to that thing. My brand is based very much on how I live my day-to-day life.

I cook and I chat. That's what I do. I love to write recipes, but basically, if you had to put it in a nutshell, I cook and I chat.

I do know what my first meal in the next world would be Spaghetti Aglio e Olio, heavy on everything.

I'm completely unqualified for any job I've ever had.