I can now focus on a huge audience through TV, books, cookware and foods.

It is important to experiment and endlessly seek after creating the best possible flavours when preparing foods. That means not being afraid to experiment with various ingredients

The 1,000 tasting portions were to be served over a period of six hours, starting at noon, so we would have to prep those another way, to keep them as fresh as possible.

Talking up a storm about food is so easy for me, it's second nature.

I was on the show previously as a guest host, so I had a little practice.

There really is a camaraderie among chefs and a willingness to help out whenever we can.

We are offering to the American public a line of delicious Italian-American foods. They will be available through the Internet, shopping networks and national store distribution.