There's a lot of processed food in America and I know that can make some tourists who're used to fresh food feel sick.

Collecting cookbooks is still my biggest passion! Believe it or not, I actually got the biggest form of inspiration from my kids. My kids do everything online. They would have their tablets in front of them watching hours upon hours of online videos. I came to understand that these videos were actually teaching my kids lots of different forms of information.

People are visual and hands on learners.

I love strong flavors too. Like I don't mind if it looks clean and clear and you know what you are eating if it has Italian, Chinese or Japanese flavor I love them all.

The food could taste amazing; however, if you present a plate of misfortunate looking food...you would really question yourself about whether or not you should eat it.

Food television opened the eyes, and palates, of our guests. They became more adventurous.

Thirty-five years ago, being a cook was the same as being a used-car salesman.