Everything In Moderation.

I Think You Can Tell The Food Is Close To My Heart, Too, Because I'm Doing What I Do Best.

If People Are Made To Feel Uncomfortable In The Kitchen, They Won't Go In There. That's Why I Think Children Learning To Cook Can Be Such A Wonderful Thing.

Don't Expect Too Much From Yourself. What I Like To Do When I Have A Day Off Is Make Various Cookie Doughs And Freeze Them. Then I Always Have That On Hand If I Need It.

Stock Up Your Pantry And Your Freezer With Things That Aren't Perishable: Your Favorite Jar Of Tomato Sauce That Lists "tomato" As The First Ingredient, Lots Of Grains, Olive Oils, Vinegars, Tomato Pastes, Onions, Shallots. When You Go To The Store, You Only Have To Pick Up Meats And Produce.

Every Time I Think I Have Something Under Control, It Changes And I Don't Have It Under Control. I Think It Takes Several Years To Get There. Jade Is 19 Months Old, So Right Now I'm On Alert All The Time. And As A Mom I Think You're Constantly Worrying About Things.