I Have No Formal Culinary Training, Right.

A Cookbook Must Have Recipes, But It Shouldn't Be A Blueprint. It Should Be More Inspirational; It Should Be A Guide.

For Me, Thats One Of The Important Things About Cooking. What Was Good Enough Yesterday May Not Be Good Enough Today.

Let's Face It: If You And I Have The Same Capabilities, The Same Energy, The Same Staff, If The Only Thing That's Different Between You And Me Is The Products We Can Get, And I Can Get A Better Product Than You, I'm Going To Be A Better Chef.

When I Go Out To Eat, It's Usually Something Moderate In Style.

Once You Understand The Foundations Of Cooking - Whatever Kind You Like, Whether It's French Or Italian Or Japanese - You Really Don't Need A Cookbook Anymore.