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

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

Baking is how you start kids at cooking in the kitchen. It's fun whether it's baking bread or cookies. With baking, you have to be exact when it comes to ingredients.

I'm the only girl on The Food Network who grills - I have two bestselling grilling books. I try to really focus on what men and women can do outside together out on the grill. I think it's really fun to have men and women out there together, having fun, working and enjoying themselves.

Seventy percent store-bought, ready-made plus 30 percent fresh allows you to take 100 percent of the credit.

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

As a kid, I thought John Denver was the perfect Prince Charming.