Anything made with love, bam! -it's a beautiful meal.

I was a whiz kid at music, and cooking was more of a challenge. I eventually went to culinary school, Johnson & Wales.

I love to cook; that's my passion.

Wrap fish fillets, sliced veggies, and other quick-cooking items inside foil packets with bundles of fresh herbs and throw them directly on the grill; the steam will release the herb's perfume and flavor anything contained inside the pouch.

I've always been known for bold flavors and rustic cooking, but there is another side to me. As you evolve as a cook, you understand life and how serious it is. There comes a point where there's got to be a better balance.