Planning a dinner party in a way that you're actually capable of getting it done without panicking is important. It's bad hospitality for the host to be freaked out.

To me, the kitchen is a place of adventure and entirely fun, not drudgery. I can't think of anything better to do with family and friends than to be together to create something.

Not to sound too much like Christopher Guest in 'Waiting for Guffman,' but on Thanksgiving you're putting on a show!

Buying stock is exactly the same thing as going to a casino, only with no cocktail service.

I had a really good time with Martha Stewart, who also is somebody I really admire a lot. I've learned a lot from her and I think all of America has, about attention to detail and using fresh ingredients and making things beautiful and special.

I cook everything. I love Mediterranean cooking, I love Asian cooking. I do lots of Japanese noodles.

I'm a home cook and love to read about food, but I'm not trained as a chef. I'm just really into cooking and passionate about it.