I don't think you could have a 7 with a manual. But I can't see having a BMW sports sedan without a manual.

My childhood wasn't full of wonderful culinary memories.

I didnt want to be encumbered by what anyone elses abilities were, their equipment or environment or their ability to get certain products.

I think every young cook wants to write a book.

I believe Fernand Point is one of the last true gourmands of the 20th century. His ruminations are extraordinary and thought-provoking. He has been an inspiration for legions of chefs.

Good food is a good trend.

When you acknowledge, as you must, that there is no such thing as perfect food, only the idea of it, then the real purpose of striving toward perfection becomes clear: to make people happy, that is what cooking is all about.