While I hold my own political views, it's important not to get too wrapped up in individual candidates and personalities, but instead to focus on the real issues.

A lot of people think Japanese food is difficult, a lot of work. But you don't have to buy the knife I have. You don't have to train as long as I have. You can do my cooking in your kitchen.

The more kids are involved, the more likely they are to eat the food. Getting them involved gets them excited, and kids are much more likely to try something that they were involved in the process of...

If I hadn't gone out and experienced more than one restaurant, my food wouldn't be as good as it is today. I've learned a lot from people who work for me.

I don't think I have an obsession, however I do eat chocolate every day.

Growing up in New England, being schooled and classically trained, it needed to shake, it needed to evolve.

In this game of politics, it's always kind of blame.

I'm passionate about holding on to my heritage and sharing it with family and friends, and cooking is a great way to do this.

I say: If you don't know how to cook, I'm sure you have at least one friend who knows how to cook. Well, call that friend and say, 'Can I come next time and can I bring some food and can I come an...

The decline of the Sunday meal is a major concern because it means that family values are being forgotten. Once that creeps into mealtimes, it will begin creeping into other areas.

The nicest thing people can say about us, is, 'I turn the telly on for half an hour and go off with me mates, having a laugh.'

I'm very much half city and half country boy.

I've always felt the easiest way to get to know a new culture is through its food even if you don't speak the language. Food will do it for you. It's a universal language.

Everyone should watch 'Supersize Me' to realize how much our physical health is connected to the food we eat.

I had - like a cat with nine lives, I've had so many different careers and tried so many different things.

One of the most practical utensils I can't live without is my 'Joyce Chen' Scissors. They cut with precision.

I've roasted a somewhat frozen turkey, and it's come out just fine.

It's fun to pick a cuisine and say I'm going to research Ethiopian food, and see what it's all about. You find that there are a lot of similarities in cuisines from around the world and a lot of...

Round, crispy-edged waffles on the DIY cafeteria station at Oberlin College brought me back to life after many sleep-deprived nights.

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...

Nachos, like a California ranch-style home, should never be built more than two layers high.

I guess I feel that I was following my instincts, and at the same time being guided by the best. I became totally intrigued with Louisiana - the people, the food. It is a part of my life. Everything...

I think many cooks are afraid of undercooked meats. A good thermometer is a cook's best friend.

Cooking and baking is both physical and mental therapy.

I made lemon spaghetti in an early season of 'Everyday Italian,' and to this day people still come up to me and say they love it. It's very, very simple. Basically, you cook the pasta and mix together...

I came up from a difficult background.

I opened Leith's in Notting Hill in 1969 and it eventually worked its way into being awarded a Michelin star. At the time, there were a few women running small bistros - but I was the first woman to...

I really love the beach.

I grew up in a very white, privileged, old-fashioned society in South Africa and went to a boarding school run by nuns.

All Korean food is not just one thing.