“Balance is key in cooking — you want a little acid, a little sweet, a little savory — the flavors should be harmonious.”

“When I eat a tomato, I look at it the way anyone else would. But when I paint a tomato, then I see it differently.”

“I’m not a vegetarian, I’m a dessertarian!”

“Go vegetable heavy. Reverse the psychology of your plate by making meat the side dish and vegetables the main course.”

“By thinking through the grilling process while still in the kitchen, you can easily gather all of the items that you might need and…

“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.”

“A picnic is more than eating a meal, it is a pleasurable state of mind.”

“I could give up chocolate but I’m not a quitter.”