88 Quotes by Ted Allen

It's a 12-hour cooking class for me on the set of 'Chopped.' You'd think I'd get sick of it, but it's a source of endless interest to me. The only thing I don't like about it is it's a long day and my feet hurt. Otherwise, I love it.

The great mystery to me is how restaurant critics think they can get away with doing their job without anybody noticing who they are.

What I bring to the table is a huge enthusiasm and love for this stuff.

I cook everything. I love Mediterranean cooking, I love Asian cooking. I do lots of Japanese noodles.

I like to have friends in the kitchen and make a big mess and use every pot in the kitchen.

Not to sound too much like Christopher Guest in 'Waiting for Guffman,' but on Thanksgiving you're putting on a show!

I had a really good time with Martha Stewart, who also is somebody I really admire a lot. I've learned a lot from her and I think all of America has, about attention to detail and using fresh ingredients and making things beautiful and special.

I've leased the apartment; my partner is going to come out here. But we're keeping our house in Chicago because real estate is a really good investment and also because it is just crammed with full of stuff!

My place in Chicago is a 105 year old house, but I really like contemporary spaces too, so it's refreshing and fun to be in a space where you can do contemporary things.