I like being independent. I dont think that marriage means youre not independent, but right now Im very comfortable, and Im probably the happiest Ive ever been. I feel solid. I feel safe. – Sandra Lee
Im not sure that some of the food purists are in touch with what really goes on in American households. – Sandra Lee
Its really easy to figure out why I love what I love, the holidays and food. I know the difference between having them and not having them. – Sandra Lee
Im the only girl on The Food Network who grills – I have two bestselling grilling books. I try to really focus on what men and women can do outside together out on the grill. I think its really fun to have men and women out there together, having fun, working and enjoying themselves. – Sandra Lee
When I came to the Food Network, I didnt want to do a cooking show. I told Kathleen Finch for nine months I didnt want to do a cooking show, I wanted to do a home-and-garden show. – Sandra Lee
Christmas is more stressful with present buying and making sure everyone gets included, but Thanksgiving is really not that. I dont ever really get stressed out about the food. – Sandra Lee
Nobody makes bouillabaisse from scratch. Its all a bunch of malarkey. Even the restaurants buy a commercial-grade product. I had a very famous chef tell me that. – Sandra Lee
Im an activist for gay marriage equality and childrens rights. Im the face of Share Our Strength. – Sandra Lee
Sometimes I feel like Im not only the engine but the caboose. I have to be in the front car and pull forward, and at the same time run around behind and push everybody along with me. – Sandra Lee
My brand is a demography-breaker. It speaks to all homemakers and women from all walks of life and all across society. – Sandra Lee
I like doing food as a focal point on my table. It is not like going out and buying flowers or candles, which are expensive. – Sandra Lee
Baking cookies is comforting, and cookies are the sweetest little bit of comfort food. They are very bite-sized and personal. – Sandra Lee
