You Know The Great Irony Is That

Cooking For People Is An Enormously Significant Expression Of Generosity And Soulfulness, And Entertaining Is A Way To Be Both Generous And Creative. You're Sharing Your Life With People. Of Course, It's Also An Expression Of Your Own Need For Approval And Applause. Nothing Wrong With That.

I Had A Really Good Time With Martha Stewart, Who Also Is Somebody I Really Admire A Lot. I've Learned A Lot From Her And I Think All Of America Has, About Attention To Detail And Using Fresh Ingredients And Making Things Beautiful And Special.

The World Is Full Of People Who Would Like Nothing Better Than To Spend Six Hours On A Golf Course. I Would Rather Be Chopping Shallots.

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

Planning A Dinner Party In A Way That You're Actually Capable Of Getting It Done Without Panicking Is Important. It's Bad Hospitality For The Host To Be Freaked Out.