Over the years, I’ve found myself drawn more and more to simpler meals, to dishes that are focused, and to experiences that strip away the excess. Daniel Humm Read Quote
We use many expressions of fennel: blended with potato, it’s an earthy, rich puree; the raw fronds add a fresh, green note; and the braised version gives it a luscious, home-cooked feel, something people can connect to – you need that in any dish. Daniel Humm Read Quote
The visual aspect of a dish is so important; the shapes and colors and overall design have to strike the right mood and convey the right idea. Daniel Humm Read Quote
It is essential for me to work with tools that are reliable and offer complete functionality, which is why I feel so confident about representing the Victorinox brand. Daniel Humm Read Quote
A cook never knows if the dish he perfected for hours was described properly or if a guest even liked his food. It’s hard to spend hours perfecting a dish only to relinquish control. But chefs need to put aside their egos and trust the people serving the food. Daniel Humm Read Quote
If you are working with high quality products, you can elevate the flavors more by cooking it at a low temperature than you can by searing it. Daniel Humm Read Quote
When you look at a kitchen, you tend to see that the people who are doing really well are those who have worked with the same chef or stayed in one restaurant for a significant amount of time. Daniel Humm Read Quote
Whenever we create dishes, we work very carefully and ask ourselves, ‘Is there anything on the dish that really doesn’t make the dish better?’ Then we eliminate that. We try to stay very focused on really showcasing everything on the plate so nothing gets lost. Daniel Humm Read Quote
What I love about Thanksgiving is that it’s purely about getting together with friends or family and enjoying food. It’s really for everybody, and it doesn’t matter where you’re from. Daniel Humm Read Quote
Even if you are vegetarian, you do want to have a stuffing for Thanksgiving. The stuffing is not so much about the vegetables, but it’s very unique to the season. Daniel Humm Read Quote
