Jose Andres Puerta Quotes & Sayings (Page 4)

“The modernity of yesterday is the tradition of today, and the modernity of today will be tradition tomorrow.”

“I remember that at the beginning of the month, the kind of menus my mom and father would prepare for us would have fish, chicken. But at the end of the month - because my father would be waiting for paycheck - the refrigerator would get empty. I remember that without a lot of food left, some of the best meals happened right there.”

“Anchovies pair really well with fruit like a nectarines or clementine. The fruit complements the sweetness and saltiness of the anchovy.”

“Anyone who knows me knows that I always like to keep moving.”

“Food and the way we grow it and produce it are a major cause of environmental degradation.”

“Gelatins are one of most unbelievable areas in cooking today.”

“I always say that I don't believe I'm a chef. I try to be a storyteller.”

“I believe in tradition and innovation, authenticity and passion.”

“I love Ozomatli, this L.A. band that makes great coffee. They are half American, half Mexican, their coffee's great, and they're very good friends.”

“Old cookbooks connect you to your past and explain the history of the world.”