Freshness is essential. That makes all the difference.

Noodles are not only amusing but delicious.

The only time to eat diet food is while you're waiting for the steak to cook.

A party without cake is really just a meeting.

You don't have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces - just good food from fresh ingredients.

People who love to eat are always the best people.

The only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking you've got to have a what-the-hell attitude.

I was 32 when I started cooking; up until then, I just ate.

In department stores, so much kitchen equipment is bought indiscriminately by people who just come in for men's underwear.

Find something you're passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it.

I think anyone who is a carnivore needs to understand that meat does not originally come in these neat little packages.

You are backed by great power. Press onwards, you will succeed.

I've done so many bad things in my life but the stars always forgave me.

It's woman's power, food is. You be sure you know where'n the hook is before swallerin' it, Dru. You mind me, now.

There was a necklace inside. A thin silver chain with a small pendant, a silver pansy.

Forever was my heartbeat and it was the hope tomorrow held.

I carry a deep sadness of the heart which must now and then break out in sound.

It's the safety valve of middle life, and the solace of age.

One who strictly prosecutes the misdemeanors of others will find not condescension towards his own.

Daggers ever at the ready, I went about the day: children fed, linens mended, bedclothes aired. In little ways one conquers fear.

Paintings have a life of their own that derives from the painter's soul.