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

I make a dog-friendly version of almost everything that we make for dinner.

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.

It only looks like I get to eat a lot of food on TV. I really just get the one bite and the crew and guests eat everything else.

When you're out grocery shopping for your family, maybe you can put a can of cat or dog food in your cart and bring it to an animal relief center.

My mom, who's been in the restaurant business for 40 years, is the number-one influence in my life. But I look up to a lot of people in the industry. Tops on my list is Mario Batali. My mom and Mario taught me the same lesson: Food is love.