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I was lucky enough to marry a wonderful chef.

I always knew I wanted to be a chef.

I was lucky enough to have great mentors both in the culinary world and in the world of chefs who became celebrities. Bobby Flay is one of my dearest friends and a tremendous mentor for me. Mario Batali is the same way. They began doing TV a little before me and they showed me the way.

I always had a fantasy of being a chef, because I like kitchen life.

First of all, I can't really claim to be a great chef.

I have real admiration for chefs who can maintain an edge and find new inspiration in their cooking after many years.

I do have a chef, but I still go out. Sometimes I can still blend in, and sometimes I get a little bombarded. It's the best of both worlds.

I wanted to learn everything I could about what it takes to be a great chef. It was a turning point for me.

My reasons for becoming a chef are somewhat of a cliche. I always loved to eat but it was watching my parents cook that really served as the impetus for my career choice.