Once you have to start counting calories, it takes away from the joy of eating.

Since the pleasure of most foods is in the first few bites, eat one thing on your plate at a time, at least at the start of the meal when you can concentrate and enjoy the full flavors.

We only have one body, and you have to show respect for it.

In America, you look at food as bad and guilty. In France, we love food and we enjoy food; food is pleasure.

With technology, there is so much isolation with people now, that there are very few places where you can connect.

Just as established products and brands need updating to stay alive and vibrant, you periodically need to refresh or reinvent yourself.