Cooking for people is an enormously significant expression of generosity and soulfulness.

I am much more interested in the process than results.

For me, the kitchen is the most special room in the house. It's a place for adventure - not drudgery, but discovery, sharing and showing off with friends, trying new ideas.

Because the show is popular, people do recognize us on the streets.

The great mystery to me is how restaurant critics think they can get away with doing their job without anybody noticing who they are.

The funny thing about Thanksgiving ,or any big meal, is that you spend 12 hours shopping for it then go home and cook,chop,braise and blanch. Then it's gone in 20 minutes and everybody lies around sortof in a sugar coma and then it takes 4 hours to clean it up.

Cooking for people is an enormously significant expression of generosity and soulfulness.