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For me, cooking is an expression of the land where you are and the culture of that place.

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Wolfgang Puck
Age: 75
Born: 1949
Born: July 8
Chef
Restaurateur
Wolfgang Johannes Puck
Cooking
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Land
Culture
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A lot of chefs are traditional and do it very well. But the ones who are the most successful are the ones who change things. That is why someone like Heston Blumenthal is a genius.
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What I don't like is breakfast in the morning. I have a double-espresso cappuccino, but no food.
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I grew up in Austria, and for me real comfort food is Wiener Schnitzel. Wiener Schnitzel and mashed potatoes because it reminds me of my youth... It reminds me when I grow up and it feels very comforting.
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People are visual and hands on learners.
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I used to write cookbooks. It was passion to try to bring healthy and fun recipes to people's homes. It was a way to bring my home to theirs.
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New Yorkers think they have everything, all the best art and music. But really L.A. is a better place.
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It is so nice to talk to someone that has a passion for food and family.
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The usage of proper salt is really just a small piece of education. However, I want people to really get the proper nutrition from food for them and their family.
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For example, you can eat a Caesar salad and say, Wow, I ate so healthy today. You forget there was a quarter-cup of oil in there, and all the calories are from fat. So it's better if you eat a grilled chicken breast, some steamed brown rice, and a little salad with balsamic vinegar on top.
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I tell everybody the same thing: You have to make every dish so when you taste it, you should remember it when you go home.
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I left school when I was 14 to work in kitchens.
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The only way to teach people how to truly do it and do it the right way, is to get those ingredients and kitchen tools in front of them and in their hands to use.
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Thirty-five years ago, being a cook was the same as being a used-car salesman.
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Most seasonings are based on family tradition.
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I've discussed this with many doctors, and it is just so imperative that people learn how to properly cook food to get those vital nutrients out of them.
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I think it's really important to keep on staying motivated.
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I like to be firm. But it is easier to be nice than to be nasty.
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I like the Japanese knives, I like French knives. Whatever's sharp.
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When you meet someone, ask about what hobby they have, not what they do. People always ask me about cooking, but I prefer to talk about tennis or boxing.
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Prep things in advance so that you don't have to cook everything at the last moment.
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