My Palate Is Simpler Than

I Have An Immigrant Story. Most People Come Here For Economic Reasons, Or Religious Reasons, Or Racial Reasons, Or Gender Reasons, Or One Of Those Things. I Had A Good Job In Paris, But America Was, And Still Is, The Golden Fleece. And I've Done Very Well!

Great Cooking Favors The Prepared Hands.

When I Pair Food And Wine, I Start With The Food. If I Have A Beautiful Roasted Bird, I Might Choose A Cabernet Or Pinot Noir, Or Maybe A Syrah, Depending On The Sauce And What Is In My Cellar.

When You Are At Home, Even If The Chicken Is A Little Burnt, What's The Big Deal? Relax.

I Say: If You Don't Know How To Cook, I'm Sure You Have At Least One Friend Who Knows How To Cook. Well, Call That Friend And Say, 'can I Come Next Time And Can I Bring Some Food And Can I Come An Hour Or Two Hours Ahead And Watch You And Help You?'