People Have More Fun If They Don't

I Like Almonds As A Snack - Keeps Your Energy Up But Doesn't Fill You Up.

I Love To Take Something Ordinary And Make It Really Special.

When I Wrote 'barefoot In Paris,' I Wanted To Make Simple Recipes That You Could Make At Home That Tasted Like French Classics.

When I First Started Writing Cookbooks, I Remember Thinking To Myself, What Makes Me Think I Can Write A Cookbook? There Are These Great Chefs Who Are Really Trained. And, As I Started, I Realized, Actually, What Is My Lack Is Actually Exactly Right, Because I Can Connect With - Cooking's Hard For Me. I Never Worked On... And That's Why My Recipes Are Really Simple, Because I Want To Be Able To Do Them.

The Planning Is Everything. Deciding Which Dishes You're Going To Prepare Can Turn Into The Make-or-break Decision Five Days Later, When You Actually Serve The Meal.