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.

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

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

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

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

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