When I see my staff take a step back because Ive lost my cool about something food-related, I say never apologise for your standards. If someone doesnt meet them, then you should explain that and that you want it changed. I want my staff to be like that, too. – Curtis Stone
Now that Im a dad, Im practicing what I call one- handed cooking, because Ive got something more important in my other arm. Im whipping up lots of frittatas and omelets. – Curtis Stone
It is great to add some glamour to the food industry, like television shows have done for the food world and inspiring people to work in the industry. The flip side of that is unfortunately people think that after they get their qualifications, they get their invitation to compete on Top Chef. – Curtis Stone
Keep it simple in the kitchen. If you use quality ingredients, you dont need anything fancy to make food delicious: just a knife, a cutting board, and some good nonstick cookware, and youre set. – Curtis Stone
I love to work with the younger kids who are trying to live out their dreams, if in fact thats what they plan on doing after college to take the next step. A very select few have that opportunity so when you do have the opportunity you know, those guys take advantage of it. – Roger Clemens