With passion, if you see the first asparagus of the springtime and you become passionate about it, so much the better, but three weeks later, when you’ve seen that asparagus every day now, passions have subsided. What’s going to make you treat the asparagus the same? It’s the desire.

I drank more wine when I wasn't working as much, to be honest.

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

Good food is a good trend.

But once in a while you might see me at In and Out Burger; they make the best fast food hamburgers around.

I think that you’ve got to make something that pleases you and hope that other people feel the same way.