You know, you really can't beat a household commodity - the ketchup bottle on the kitchen table.
You need to have that natural instinct in the kitchen, in order to develop that combination of interesting flavors that make great desserts work.
Use your imagination. Look around the kitchen and see what you can use.
I don't care if it's rap, metal, whatever. You still should play Beatles records mixed with Limp Bizkit mixed with Foghat mixed with Creedence Clearwater Revival, stuff like that.
A kitten is chiefly remarkable for rushing about like mad at nothing whatever, and generally stopping before it gets there.
What I like best is showing people how to have fun in the kitchen. And sharing my love of cooking.
I grew up not being intimidated by the kitchen.
The kitchen is the place you feel relaxed.
My Mum was the main reason why I became a chef. She influenced all of my family to feel free in the kitchen - it was the centre of our home and I have wonderful memories of helping Mum cook and experiencing the love and patience that went into the food.
People can be comfortable, really, once you invite them into the kitchen.
