“Find something you're passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it.”

“You'll never know everything about anything, especially something you love.”

“Until I discovered cooking, I was never really interested in anything.”

“Just like becoming an expert in wine–you learn by drinking it, the best you can afford–you learn about great food by finding the best there is, whether simply or luxurious. The you savor it, analyze it, and discuss it with your companions, and you compare it with other experiences.”

“If you're afraid of butter, use cream.”

“The only time to eat diet food is while you're waiting for the steak to cook.”

“...operational proof...it's all theory until you see for yourself whether or not something works.”