The book is there for inspiration and as a foundation, the fundamentals on which to build.

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

Anyone can make a good roast chicken.

My favorite wines are Zinfandels.

I like to drink young wines, wines which are robust and have a lot of forward fruit to them.

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

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