Just be honest with yourself. That opens the door.
Study carefully the law of cause and effect.
Mumbai may not be my city. But it is my kind of city.
I need to meet people to be able to write.
A writer who isn't writing is asking for trouble.
Herbs deserve to be used much more liberally.
The differences between a tart, a pie and a quiche are a blur.
I don't do guilt. Whatever I do, I do it happily.
Brussels sprouts are really quite versatile.
I can't stand recipes that don't have background.
When it comes to the battle of the molluscs, cephalopods win tentacles down.
Seasonality in winter doesn't have to mean sleep-inducing, stew-like, starchy casseroles.
Recipes can be incredibly vague where chillies are concerned.
Souffles don't deserve their reputation as potential disasters.
I always pan-fry sprouts - it retains texture and enhances flavour.
I like to add something unusual to a dish.
I have an obsession for quality. I work for my guests, not to obtain Michelin stars.
Executive ability is deciding quickly and getting somebody else to do the work.
A writer writes. Period. No matter if someone is buying your work or not.
Luck is a dividend of sweat. The more you sweat, the luckier you get.
Creativity is a highfalutin word for the work I have to do between now and Tuesday.
