I have a very strong sense of who I am as a Jew and a strong sense of belonging. Ron Ben-Israel Read Quote
My parents were artists, so my salvation was to make pretty things – and ultimately delicious things at the same time. Ron Ben-Israel Read Quote
I find that my Israeli background actually helps me to break some boundaries because we don’t have such long traditions. We took traditions from Europe, from the Middle East, and we were encouraged to explore and adapt things. Ron Ben-Israel Read Quote
I’m very much Israeli and American; I never was tempted to change my name. Some people suggested I should have a different name, and I said absolutely not. That’s the name I inherited, and it’s meaningful: Israel is on every cake that I present. Ron Ben-Israel Read Quote
Regrettably, people today don’t watch many programs that actually teach people how to cook, so I agreed to do a competitive show that I think will provide inspiration. Ron Ben-Israel Read Quote
The most successful person is the one who is most inspired. That is true in food and in life. Ron Ben-Israel Read Quote
Sometimes I have a tough time getting along with myself. When I was a child, I needed a lot of attention… and I don’t have a small ego. For me, appearing on a stage or presenting a cake is the same thing. You need a crowd around you to do it. Ron Ben-Israel Read Quote
