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

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.

I was pleasantly surprised after the book came out. It was like, hey, the home team put down a nice score.

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.

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.

I wanted to share my life story and honor my roots. I am very proud of my family and mother.