The most essential part of my day is a proper dinner.

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

My mom said the two most important kitchen utensils are attached to your arms... you cannot mix up meatballs with a wooden spoon, get in there, get your fingers dirty!

Whatever it is you want to do, take a job in that field. You will learn by experience and, slow and steady, you'll get it done!

You know, food is such - it's a hug for people.

My mom worked in restaurants for 60 years, and what I learned from her is a lot. But if I had to boil it down, take your work very seriously, but don't take yourself too seriously. Work harder than everyone else and never complain about it. Don't go to bed if you're not proud of the product of your day; stay awake until you are.

I felt I'd earned the Good Housekeeping Seal when I designed an oval-shaped spaghetti pot, because spaghetti is long.