Everybody talks about the internet being the ultimate repository of cooking knowledge. But it's not. It sucks.

In a lot of ways I think food is starting to take the place in culture that rock and roll took 30 years ago.

When it's done properly, taco should be a verb.

I think every culture is passionate about food; some are just passionate about food and the food is shitty.

I write mostly positive reviews. I don't write about places that don't interest me.

It's funny how everyone has a bizarre relationship with Google. The knowledge is there, but no one knows how to use it right.

Even though my entire writing persona is prefaced on me not being an expert, I kind of am an expert. I know a lot.

...definitely believe that, there's got to be a spark to a place...to make it feel like a home...

You have to get busy with taking consistent actions instead of always living in fears and doubting your abilities. There is absolutely nothing less about you, so why dare to settle for less?

Private jets cost a lot of money.

If you (the press) lie about us, I will hit you, Kurt will shoot you, and we both will sue.

The day I need a television puppet or clown to tell my children what's right and what's wrong, I'll bow out as a mother.

In addition to the artistic influences, I am influenced by my current private life, my feelings about it and my energy level and state of health.

Writing a novel resembles a journey with only the sketchiest of maps.

Music has nothing to do with your technical ability.

I was weirdly obsessed with music until I was 11, and then I turned into a nerd.

I would tell myself that I was about to address the largest mass assembly of idiots ever gathered in the history of mankind.