I like a well-roasted rotisserie chicken and eggs cooked various ways, like sunny-side up or scrambled. Its comfort food for me. – Joel Robuchon
Southeast Asia food uses many different types of spices which are quite new to me, like the curry leaves which I saw at the Kreta Ayer wet market in Chinatown. With such spices used in cooking, this usually imparts a strong aroma to Southeast Asian food, which appeals to the senses. – Joel Robuchon
In France today, people no longer eat as much heavy food and fat as they did 15 or 20 years ago. These days, French cooking, through the influence of grande cuisine, has become a bit lighter. And we are beginning to discover the original flavors of our produce. – Joel Robuchon
Ive never followed a vegan or vegetarian diet in the past, but I think I could do it. It would not be easy. I have worked with nutritionists who have said a vegan diet is not necessarily all positive for your health, because you need nutrients you only find in meats. I believe in a balanced diet. – Joel Robuchon