Thomas KellerThinkers

The Cook is one who must bring soul to the recipe, for a recipe has no soul.

Cooking is not about convenience and it's not about shortcuts.

Cooking is inextricably linked to music — the recipe is important, but music in the kitchen is also always an essential ingredient.

Cuisine is not about passion, but rather it is about desire. Passion ebbs and flows, but the desire to cook can be unwavering.

A Recipe is without a soul... the cook must bring soul to it.

The Recipe is important, but music in the kitchen is also always an essential ingredient.

Success is measured by the memories one creates.

The Vegetable is exciting in cooking, because they continue to change. They come into season and they go through different phases.