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I grew up with that farm-to-table dining before it was sweeping the nation. I do think there's some value to really throwing yourself into food and embracing where it comes from.

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

Food brings people together on many different levels. It's nourishment of the soul and body; it's truly love.

Food still isn't my thing, but I've learned to respect its power and significance.

I'm fascinated by food. Food is love, isn't it?

I think that food ties us to our community and our traditions, and it's the thing that makes us feel good and connected.

What bothers me is that there is so much emphasis on food, rather than gathering and meeting - so that there is all this effort in creating the right food, whereas the food is only a small part of whether the encounter is successful or not.

Food is so important - it sustains us, it provides a social focal point, and it is fun. I cannot unravel the difference between love in my family and the preparation of food because they are so closely woven.

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.

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