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

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

A chef is a mixture maybe of artistry and craft. You have to learn the craft really to get there.

I fell in love with food because of my mother. So, I will definitely be sharing and expanding more recipes from my culture (as well as many other cultures), and will be sharing recipes that I have experienced from my whole culinary life.

A good chef has to be a manager, a businessman and a great cook. To marry all three together is sometimes difficult.

I grew up in Austria, and for me real comfort food is Wiener Schnitzel. Wiener Schnitzel and mashed potatoes because it reminds me of my youth... It reminds me when I grow up and it feels very comforting.

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