The Great Mystery To Me Is How

People Want Honest, Flavourful Food, Not Some Show-off Meal That Takes Days To Prepare.

Sesame Oil Is Probably My Favorite Condiment, Period.

I'm In A Loft And The Kitchen Is In The Very Center Of The Apartment. The Whole Place Revolves Around It.

Believe Me, I Understand The Need For Easy And Speedy. After A 12-hour Day Of Shooting 'chopped,' Say, I'm Talking Stir-fry, Spaghetti, Heck, Peanut-butter Sandwiches. But That's Not About The Joy Of Food. That's Survival.

However, I Was A Restaurant Critic At Chicago Magazine Before I Worked At Esquire, And I've Been A Really Enthusiastic Home Cook For A Long Time. It's Just Something I'm Passionate About.