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.

For example, you can eat a Caesar salad and say, "Wow, I ate so healthy today." You forget there was a quarter-cup of oil in there, and all the calories are from fat. So it's better if you eat a grilled chicken breast, some steamed brown rice, and a little salad with balsamic vinegar on top.

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

I've discussed this with many doctors, and it is just so imperative that people learn how to properly cook food to get those vital nutrients out of them.

Only you can judge your life. You have to live up to your own expectations.

Television in the '80s was very limited. There was no Food Network.

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