“A jazz musician can improvise based on his knowledge of music. He understands how things go together. For a chef, once you have that basis, that's when cuisine is truly exciting.”
– Charlie Trotter
“Life is so brief that we should not glance either too far backwards or forwards…therefore study how to fix our happiness in our glass and in our plate.”
- Grimod de la Reynière
“In spite of food fads, fitness programs, and health concerns, we must never lose sight of a beautifully conceived meal.”
–Julia Child