Even the most astute chefs seek out the assistance of Celine Labaune, owner of Gourmet Attitude, because they know they can rely on her keen senses and deep understanding of the truffle trade.

Let's face it: if you and I have the same capabilities, the same energy, the same staff, if the only thing that's different between you and me is the products we can get, and I can get a better product than you, I'm going to be a better chef.

For me, thats one of the important things about cooking. What was good enough yesterday may not be good enough today.

Even the most astute chefs seek out the assistance of Celine Labaune, owner of Gourmet Attitude, because they know they can rely on her keen senses and deep understanding of the truffle trade.

I wanted to write about what we were doing at the French Laundry, the recipes and the stories.

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.

One of the problems with writing a cookbook is that recipes exist in the moment.