170 Quotes by Emeril Lagasse

I have a lot of influences. I’m American-schooled. I’m classically trained. I’m a pretty universal student, if you will. I have a lot of degrees, which really don’t pay the rent. I have two doctorate degrees, I have a bachelor’s degree, but I’m still a cook.

It’s okay to play with your food.

I like to keep things simple. It’s really about the wine, food and the beach view. Nothing can beat that.

My philosophy from day one is that I can sleep better at night if I can improve an individual’s knowledge about food and wine, and do it on a daily basis.

You can easily put together your own favorite spice blend, whether that’s a salt and pepper mixture or you’re adding herbs to it or Creole spice. Just watch out for the sodium content. That why I encourage you to make your own.

Food that’s beautiful to look at seems to taste better than food that isn’t.

I’m not a TV guy. I’m a restaurant chef and a businessman.

If you don’t follow your dream, who will?

My office in New York is overflowing with all kinds of cookbooks, and in New Orleans we have a huge culinary library. So yeah, I guess I’m a little bit obsessed.