I grew up so poor in Austria that we never took a vacation with my family.

Stay away from iodized table salt. It's just bad and doesn't help food taste good.

You can eat an omelet at midnight, at lunchtime, all day long. It's perfect for every occasion.

A lot of chefs are traditional and do it very well. But the ones who are the most successful are the ones who change things. That is why someone like Heston Blumenthal is a genius.

For me, I don't expect to have a really amazing meal each time I dine out. Having a good meal with your loved ones - that's what makes the experience.

I left school when I was 14 to work in kitchens.

I believe that London is the most exciting food city in Europe.