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

I wanted to learn everything I could about what it takes to be a great chef. It was a turning point for me.

A cookbook must have recipes, but it shouldn't be a blueprint. It should be more inspirational; it should be a guide.

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

Some of the recipes in the book have evolved for us. Many haven't.

Its not about passion. Passion is something that we tend to overemphasize, that we certainly place too much importance on. Passion ebbs and flows. To me, it's about desire. If you have constant, unwavering desire to be a cook, then u'll be a great cook.

And don't forget music - music in the kitchen is an essential ingredient!