Home base is the support system where we have a culinary team, my own writers because of the shows and the books and stuff, we have a culinary team of about six people. Marketing, public relations, accounting and all that sort of stuff. Emeril Lagasse accountbasebook share on social
I had these recipes that say do this, do that. Who MAKES these rules? Emeril Lagasse makereciperule Change image and share on social
Music is one of those things that is constantly going in my head all the time. It's sort of like the evolution and creation of doing food, or my philosophy about wine. It's always beating in my head, so it keeps the spirit moving. Emeril Lagasse beatconstantlycreation share on social
Those other 10 o'clock shows that come on, all you get from them is headaches and nightmares when you go to bed! At least we give you food, know what I mean? Emeril Lagasse bedclockfood Change image and share on social
My inspiration was my mom. She's a great cook, and she still cooks, and we still banter back and forth about cooking. Growing up in a mostly Portuguese community, food was important and the family table was extremely important. At a very young age I understood that. Emeril Lagasse agebackbant share on social
I spent a lot of time on farms when I was young. My uncle and my dad owned a big farm. Emeril Lagasse bigdadfarm Change image and share on social
If somebody has a chance to put my food in their mouth, that tells the story. Emeril Lagasse chancefoodmouth Change image and share on social
I guess I feel that I was following my instincts, and at the same time being guided by the best. I became totally intrigued with Louisiana - the people, the food. It is a part of my life. Everything that has happened for me since moving here has just been icing on the cake. Emeril Lagasse cakefeelfood share on social
I love fresh citrus and always keep lemons, limes, and oranges on hand; they come in handy for spritzing up quickly grilled meats, seafoods, and vegetables, especially when followed up by a quick drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Emeril Lagasse citrusdrizzleextra share on social