64 Quotes by Homaro Cantu

Sweet treats are as much a part of our culture as they are our taste palettes, and it can sometimes seem as though sugary snacks are everywhere.

The Japanese have a long lifespan in part because they eat different forms of algae.

We can create any sort of flavor on a printed image that we set our minds to.

We could eliminate sugar across the board for all confectionary products and sodas, and we can replace it with all-natural fresh fruit.

What is cooking? 'Cooking' is a loose term. It's understanding energy or the lack thereof,

The cow, basically, eats three basic things in their feed: corn, beets, and barley, and so what I do is I actually challenge my staff with these crazy, wild ideas. Can we take what the cow eats, remove the cow, and then make some hamburgers out of that?

According to the supermarkets, there is no such thing as out of season. Berries in the middle of February? Why not? Seafood flown in from Japan? Sure. While it all adds up to appetizing and varied meals throughout the year, regardless of the weather, it comes with a price tag - both ethical and financial.

Obsolescence is the key to innovation.

The significance of the cherry blossom tree in Japanese culture goes back hundreds of years. In their country, the cherry blossom represents the fragility and the beauty of life. It’s a reminder that life is almost overwhelmingly beautiful but that it is also tragically short.