He was an innovator, an experimenter, a missionary in bringing the gospel of good cooking to the home table.

He was an innovator, an experimenter, a missionary in bringing the gospel of good cooking to the home table.

I was cooking breakfast this morning for my kids, and I thought, "He's (Ronald Reagan) just like a Teflon frying read more

I was cooking breakfast this morning for my kids, and I thought, "He's (Ronald Reagan) just like a Teflon frying pan: Nothing sticks to him

C is for cookie, it's good enough for me; oh cookie cookie cookie starts with C.

C is for cookie, it's good enough for me; oh cookie cookie cookie starts with C.

The qualities of an exceptional cook are akin to those of a successful tightrope walker: an abiding passion for the read more

The qualities of an exceptional cook are akin to those of a successful tightrope walker: an abiding passion for the task, courage to go out on a limb and an impeccable sense of balance.

My mother's menu consisted of two choices: Take it or leave it.

My mother's menu consisted of two choices: Take it or leave it.

I don't even butter my bread; I consider that cooking

I don't even butter my bread; I consider that cooking

A good cook is like a sorceress who dispenses happiness.

A good cook is like a sorceress who dispenses happiness.

My cooking is so bad my kids thought Thanksgiving was to commemorate Pearl Harbor

My cooking is so bad my kids thought Thanksgiving was to commemorate Pearl Harbor

Nouvelle Cuisine, roughly translated, means: I can't believe I paid ninety-six dollars and I'm still hungry.

Nouvelle Cuisine, roughly translated, means: I can't believe I paid ninety-six dollars and I'm still hungry.