Mario Batali Quotes

American - Chef | September 19, 1960 -

The kitchen really is the castle itself. This is where we spend our happiest moments and where we find the joy of being a family.

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FamilyJoyKitchenMomentsFindOur

You have to live life to its full chorizo.

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LifeLiveLive LifeYouFull

Passion is what adds so much value to life. And if you think about the things that you do, there's so much juice potential for them if you do it.

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LifePassionValueThinkPotential

When you cut that eggplant up and you roast it in the oven and you make the tomato sauce and you put it on top, your soul is in that food, and there's something about that that can never be made by a company that has three million employees.

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FoodSoulEmployeesYouThreeNever

There's a battle between what the cook thinks is high art and what the customer just wants to eat.

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ArtBattleCustomerEatHighCook

Keep in mind that in 1975, when you became a cook, it was because you were between two things: you were between getting out of the military and... going to jail. Anybody could be a cook, just like anybody could mow the lawn.

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MindYouJailMilitaryTwoOut

My family makes these vinegars - out of everything from grapes to peaches and cherries. We go through the whole process with the giant vat and drainer, label them, and give them as Christmas presents.

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FamilyProcessGoChristmasOut

Spaghetti is love.

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LoveSpaghetti

I put hibiscus flower in every cup of tea I have. It's sweet, sexy, and cleansing.

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FlowerTeaSweetSexyCupCleansing

Unlike curing cancer or heart disease, we already know how to beat hunger: food.

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HeartFoodKnowHungerHeart Disease

I like cast iron coated with enamel for longevity and forgiveness if I happen to take my eyes off the prize while pouring Chianti.

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ForgivenessEyesLongevityHappen

Shop often, shop hard, and spend for the best stuff available - logic dictates that you can make delicious food only with delicious ingredients.

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FoodBestLogicYouHardDelicious

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