“Cook what's fresh for the day. When you're using fresh fruits, vegetables, and foods, it's easier to keep the weight off. And I eat whatever I want - just not a ton of it.”
“Doing makeup was a way to create characters, only I got tired of doing it for other people.”
“For holidays, I like doing special cheery touches around the table, like color-coordinating the plates and napkins to fit the theme.”
“Being a publicist is like management in a lot of ways - you're their friend, you're their mother, you're their confidante.”
“My husband is from Florence. And he has a 15th-century barn that is completely rustic and very 'Green Acres'-like.”
“You know, you kind of lose some self-confidence after having kids because you'll never be the way you were. But I feel good.”
“I married a Florentine. We bought a house, had a family, and after a decade in our little Hollywood nest, we said, 'Let's go to Tuscany.' Tell God you can't make him laugh, but the next thing I know, my cooking show has become a hit, and they're asking for more seasons, and they want it to be in the States.”
“We have friends in Italy who have these old stoves, and they turn out the most beautiful food. All you really need is time, the best ingredients, and love.”
“To me, it's a religious experience to sit down at anyone's table. I feel so invited, like it's a sacred place.”
“Basically, I start my morning off with a Bustelo coffee made in a mocha pot - the Bialetti. I warm some milk on the side, on my stove, and I add one teaspoon or half a teaspoon of real sugar. I have two of these every morning. Even when I was pregnant.”