I wait for the next opportunity to have something to do with food. If I get rested, my mind just starts creating new dishes - click, click, click.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
The wisest advice I ever received regarding the kitchen came from my mother: 'Do the dishes while you're cooking.'
I wake up in the morning thinking about food.
Close your eyes and place your finger on a map. Wherever it lands, that's the theme of the evening. So many times we settle for routine dishes. This forces you to try new cuisines.
Although even when I am being idle I have plenty of food for thought both early and late - thoughts both about and not about art.
Finishing food is about the tiny touches. In the last seconds you can change everything.
When I wake up, I'm like, 'I gotta go to Whole Foods.' I'm constantly reading cookbooks; I bring hardcover cookbooks with me on the plane and tag pages. I just have this crazy food obsession.
When I cook, my brain stops completely.
When I have time, I really enjoy cooking.
Chefs don't eat at normal hours, so the only time you feel like you really need a meal is after service, when you're exhausted and just crave something to help you wind down.
Sometimes you need to give dishes a nap.