American - Chef | October 15, 1959 -
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.
Emeril Lagasse
DailyKnowledgeFoodDaySleepWine
I had these recipes that say do this, do that. Who MAKES these rules?
RulesSayRecipesWhoHadMakes
Many of my staff have been with me for over 20 years. I have a great team, and I make sure they feel respected and appreciated.
GreatMeTeamFeelAppreciatedOver
If kids can learn how to make a simple Bolognese sauce, they will never go hungry. It's pretty easy to cook pasta, but a good sauce is way more useful.
GoodSimpleLearnEasyGoWay
I try to teach my son about sanitation, especially when handling foods like chicken that could be dangerous. I remind him to wash his hands all the time. When my son cooks with me, he stands on a step stool so he can reach the stove. I teach him about safety and fire.
SonTimeFireStepMeSafety
I'm working harder than ever now, and I'm putting on my pants the same as I always have. I just get up every day and try to do a little better than the day before, and that is to run a great restaurant with great food, great wine, and great service. That's my philosophy.
GreatFoodServiceDayWineBetter
Scatter soaked hardwood chunks over your coals for a quick and easy way to add a smoky nuance to your grilled foods.
EasyWayOverQuickEasy WaySmoky
I guess I feel that I was following my instincts, and at the same time being guided by the best. I became totally intrigued with Louisiana - the people, the food. It is a part of my life. Everything that has happened for me since moving here has just been icing on the cake.
LifeTimeFoodBestCakePeople
I don't limit myself.
MyselfLimit
Music is one of those things that is constantly going in my head all the time. It's sort of like the evolution and creation of doing food, or my philosophy about wine. It's always beating in my head, so it keeps the spirit moving.
MusicTimeFoodMovingWineDoing
I'm not a TV guy. I'm a restaurant chef and a businessman.
ChefRestaurantGuyBusinessmanTV
When it ceases to be fun, I'll stop and just stay in my restaurants.
FunStopStayJustRestaurants
Copyright © 2024 QuotesDict Emeril Lagasse quotes