I know people that could serve me canned tuna and saltine crackers and have me feel more at home at their table than some people who can cook circles around me. The more you try to impress people, generally the less you do.

Life is always the best teacher, no matter what you're doing.

The problem now is that even the really great little mom-and-pop places are trying to make themselves more like the thing that's trying to kill them. You know,…

Good service can save a bad meal, but there is no level of food that can save bad service.

You need to have the courage to say to your wife, get in there and make me some bean dip.

Old friends are best. King James used to call for his old shoes; they were easiest for his feet.

My lodging is on the cold ground, And hard, very hard, is my fare, But that which grieves me more Is the coldness of my dear.