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One of the troubles with food is that people take themselves too seriously. This is why I'm very happy for people to change my recipes, alter them, replace one ingredient for another.

Dining should be something that isn't always taken extremely seriously.

I also think it's very important to consider how the food will feel to the person eating it.

Food is a very sensitive subject for so many people.

I don't think it's healthy to take yourself too seriously.

I remember going to university, and the people who'd left home for the first time looked at the food and were horrified. Whereas, my view was that if it was vaguely edible, then it's fine.

I was brought up to think a lot about food and have respect for it, both as medicine and something to eat and enjoy.

We live in a world where there are many risks, and it's high time we start taking seriously which ones we should be worried about.

For me, I love food. It's my greatest pleasure and also the thing that could ruin you as well. It's one of those things where, if you're not thoughtful about it, it could be unhealthy. But if there's a mindfulness about it; it actually is a wonderful tool of emotional expression.

We do take seriously our responsibility, and growing ability, to educate people about healthy eating and giving them greater access to nourishing and affordable fresh food.