Organizing ahead of time makes the work more enjoyable. Chefs cut up the onions and have the ingredients lined up ahead of time and have them ready to go. When everything is organized you can clean as you go and it makes everything so much easier and fun. Anne Burrell Read Quote
I love the simplicity, the ingredients, the culture, the history and the seasonality of Italian cuisine. In Italy people do not travel. They cook the way grandma did, using fresh ingredients and what is available in season. Anne Burrell Read Quote
I started in the restaurant business at the age of 19 as a waitress. I loved the atmosphere and the camaraderie of the restaurant business. I loved not having to go to an office. I loved making people happy. Anne Burrell Read Quote
I’m always a big fan of a big pot of chicken soup. I like to make a big pot of that, and I keep it in my freezer so when I come off the road and I just want to sit in my pajamas on my couch and catch up on the DVR and dig into a nice big bowl of chicken soup. It feeds my soul. Anne Burrell Read Quote
I’ve never been anything than a blond my whole life. There was one time when I dyed the ends pink. My father said if I ever did that again, he’d shave my head and keep me home ’til it grew back. Anne Burrell Read Quote
If I’m having a party, the easiest and the biggest thing for me to make is a big pot of meatballs. Anne Burrell Read Quote
Growing up, we always had a big garden, and it just gave me the passion and appreciation for really good food. Anne Burrell Read Quote
I always use my ‘Holy Trinity’ which is salt, olive oil and bacon. My motto is, ‘bacon always makes it better.’ I try to use bacon and pork products whenever it can. Anne Burrell Read Quote
Taste as you go. When you taste the food throughout the cooking process you can make adjustments as you go. Anne Burrell Read Quote
