Books Make Great Gifts Because They Expand

When It Ceases To Be Fun, I'll Stop And Just Stay In My Restaurants.

You Know, In 1975 I Couldn't Get A Job In New York City Because I Was American. The Kitchens Were Predominantly Run By French, Swiss, German, And Basically I Got Laughed At. I Had Education, I Had Experience, But Got Laughed At Because I Was American.

You Go To A Restaurant In The States And Kids Have These Game Boards At The Table. You Don't See That In Italy Or Spain. It's Not Because They Can't Afford To Buy Them, It's Because That's Not What Eating Together As A Family Is About.

I Think All Kids Need Snacks. Mine Are Fruit Machines. I Give Them Things Like Apple Slices, Berries And Melon. Do I Let Them Eat Ice Cream? Absolutely. But Not Every Day.

I Try To Teach My Son About Sanitation, Especially When Handling Foods Like Chicken That Could Be Dangerous. I Remind Him To Wash His Hands All The Time. When My Son Cooks With Me, He Stands On A Step Stool So He Can Reach The Stove. I Teach Him About Safety And Fire.