When you really want to show some love, keep the flowers and say it with spaghetti.

It's continuously humbling to work hard, you know? As long as you've got a good work ethic and a sense of humor, I don't think anybody can become too much of an egoist under those circumstances.

What I've learned is that at the end of the day, we are all human. We all have that in common.

I'm not a chef. I haven't created any new technique in the kitchen. I'm not a rocket scientist. I think I'm good at writing accessible, fun, and affordable meals for the average American family. That's what I think I'm good at.

We created a line of pet food called Nutrish that's made to human standards, and 100 percent of the proceeds go to animal rescue. One of our top-tier donors is the ASPCA, and they help us challenge animal shelters all across the country to get more animals placed in homes.

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 think having an animal in your life makes you a better human.