The usage of proper salt is really just a small piece of education. However, I want people to really get the proper nutrition from food for them and their family.

I want to teach people how to do it the right way. And it is from that they can teach their children how to do it properly. It will teach them how to cook better and healthier at home.

It's easier being a judge than a competitor. As a judge, you don't have any risks. That makes it much more enjoyable.

The most important thing for me is to really buy the best ingredient.

One thing I always say is being a great chef today is not enough - you have to be a great businessman.

Nutrition is just so important to me, mostly especially for children.

Television in the '80s was very limited. There was no Food Network. When I opened Spago, I had the kitchen in the dining hall. It was probably the first restaurant to do so. The dining scene became more casual. All these cooking shows have transformed our profession one-hundred percent.