Sure, you can mix the flour, baking soda, salt, shortening, and the whole nine yards, but why wouldn't you just pull out a box of Bisquick?

The issue I have always felt most strongly about is hunger in America, in particular the children.

My brand is a demography-breaker. It speaks to all homemakers and women from all walks of life and all across society.

I'm an activist for gay marriage equality and children's rights. I'm the face of Share Our Strength.

If we want to truly live, at some point, we find the dark facts of psychic life demand our full attention.

I can certainly be part of the socialite group and walk those carpets every day, but I choose not to because I prefer to be grounded. You can't be at home and on the red carpet.

When I'm really stressed out, I go to church. I light candles and sit and pray. And I'll ask myself, What's the lesson? Why am I going through this? There's got to be a reason I'm here. What am I supposed to learn?