My Favorite Wines Are Zinfandels.

Its Not About Passion. Passion Is Something That We Tend To Overemphasize, That We Certainly Place Too Much Importance On. Passion Ebbs And Flows. To Me, It's About Desire. If You Have Constant, Unwavering Desire To Be A Cook, Then U'll Be A Great Cook.

Once You Understand The Foundations Of Cooking - Whatever Kind You Like, Whether It's French Or Italian Or Japanese - You Really Don't Need A Cookbook Anymore.

Vegetables To Me Are - I Don't Want To Say The Most Exciting Part Of Cooking, But Certainly A Very Exciting Part Of Cooking, Because They Continue To Change. They Come Into Season And They Go Through Different Phases.

I Think That's The Important Thing - Being Aware Of That Inspiration And Being Able To Interpret It Into Something That's Meaningful For You.

I Came To Understand That The Words Executive And Corporate Never Belong Next To The Word Chef.