In all my work I like to convey the fact that I like cooks, that it's noble toil and that it is hard.

You have to stick out the toughness of the business and form relationships with the people in it.

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

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

There are many great wine producers from all over the world making fantastic wines. Italian wines especially are making an enormous comeback after sometimes being labeled as inexpensive jug wines.

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

Be curious, learn and read as much as you can about food. Don't worry about making money. Focus on learning at various venues before you settle down for a steady position.