Just ask the local people for the best food. Don't rely on a guidebook.
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It's really important to teach people how to get food, how to grow it, how to pick it, how to prepare it and what's safe to eat.
Nutritionists have known for some time now that in order to get people to change what they eat, we need to provide them with more access to affordable, healthy food as well as information on how to cook and prepare it.
I wanted to write a food book, but I'm not a chef or an expert on culinary matters, to put it mildly.
I'm going to work on food culture and help food become fun and part of peoples' lives again. The traditional restaurant is more commercial-oriented. But I want community through food.
If I had one piece of advice for people - if they are cooking from the Alinea cookbook, the Betty Crocker cookbook or the back of the box - read through the entire recipe first before reaching for any ingredients, and then read again and execute the directions.
Local and regional food systems are about opportunity.
I want to make simple food new.
I am not a stickler for Indian food, but by the third day or so I start looking for something familiar to eat. I have travelled a lot, and I always try out local food.
Always look for the best ingredients, treat the food you cook with respect, always read the entire recipe first, be organized, and have fun.
The key to a good meal is simplicity and the right seasoning.