It's a lot harder to get people to 'ooh' and 'aah' over beets and carrots than it is to get them to 'ooh' and 'aah' over artichokes or asparagus, and I enjoy being able to take these humble, 'lowbrow' foodstuffs up a few notches and serve them with great exuberance.
タグ: enjoy, humble, people, great

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In my case, vertical food was less about standing things up than layering things: more an attempt to gain texture by weaving things together.
タグ: things, more, together, food
Ultimately, I want to prepare food that will be recognized equally in Tokyo, London, and Paris. I am after that universality, that transcendence.
タグ: want, will, i-am, food
Chefs, as a whole, say yes to any project, fundraiser, or tasting because they have such a generous spirit.
タグ: because, project, say, spirit
I wasn't using college as a stepping stone to law school or some other career. I just wanted a liberal-arts education.
タグ: stone, law, school, education
If you know what you're doing, you can make a meal happen with any kitchen knife. But using a top-quality knife versus a low-quality one is the difference between driving a Jaguar and a VW Jetta across the country. They'll both get you there. But the Jaguar will give you a much smoother ride.
タグ: know, will, ride, you
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