Cakes are special. Every birthday, every celebration ends with something sweet, a cake, and people remember. It's all about the memories.

No matter what the recipe, any baker can do wonders in the kitchen with some good ingredients and an upbeat attitude!

I tell my kids no television and no cellphones at the table.

I promised my daughter I'd name my first restaurant after her, but now the other kids are like, 'Dad, what about us?' I'm gonna have to open four restaurants!

My mom was always my biggest teacher, my inspiration, my role model. My mom was just the most amazing person. She was like a bon vivant in that she just lived each day to the fullest. As soon as I became a vegetarian, she became a vegetarian.

Intellectuals try to keep going. But their situation is very difficult. Those who have had the courage to voice their opposition have often paid a very high price.

I adore themes of hope and courage and the ways we find meaning through suffering.

Celine Dion is my major inspiration.