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Brussels Sprouts Are Misunderstood - Probably Because Most People Don't Know How To Cook Them Properly.

They Want To Go To The Bar And Eat A Few Snacks, Have A Couple Of Cocktails Or Glasses Of Wine, And Go Home. People Don't Sit Down At The Table And Have A Whole Three Or Four Courses.

I Believe In Eating Smaller Meals More Often Throughout The Day To Keep The Metabolism Going. Don't Deprive Yourself, Just Make Better Choices. At 50 Years Old It Is Definitely A Lot Harder To Stay In Shape Then It Was When I Was In My 20's.

I Enjoy The Creative Side Of The Business Side Of Being A Restaurateur. That's My Thing. The Thing I'm Constantly Thinking About Is, How Do You Create New, Interesting Situations That Keep People Coming Back?

I Use A Lot Of Spices, Fresh Veggies And Fruit, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Nuts, Avocado, Soybeans And Organic Ingredients As Often As Possible. We Need Fat In Our Diets And Using The Healthier Fats Is Key.