Find combinations of flavors you love and buy the best quality ingredients you can afford. Your food is only going to be as good as the sum of its parts, like anything else. Gail Simmons affordbuycombination Change image and share on social
You don't get second chances in the real world. Gail Simmons chancerealworld Change image and share on social
I sit at this really weird crossroads. My job requires me to take in calories. I take care of myself. I eat healthy. I exercise a lot. But then I have to go to events in cocktail dresses and look fancy, and people want to interview me about what I'm wearing, and then I'm compared to people who are wearing size 2 all the time. Gail Simmons caloriecarecocktail share on social
There are few women in America that don't want to lose 5 pounds, but I refuse to let that thought dominate my life. And there are too many other real problems in the world - real obesity problems and real hunger problems - to worry that much about a few pounds that I'd like to lose. Gail Simmons americadominatehunger share on social
If you don't use good ingredients, the outcome is never going to be excellent. But if you buy the freshest ingredients that are in season, at their peak, and you cook with them, you can't really go wrong. Gail Simmons buycookexcellent share on social
I am a glutton for a beautiful hotel. I am so easily smitten by high thread counts. Gail Simmons beautifulcounteasily Change image and share on social
I was very, very little - it was the first time I ever cooked on my own, with my mother's supervision - and I made scrambled eggs. I felt so accomplished, like magic! Gail Simmons accomplishcookegg Change image and share on social
My mother's kitchen was built to be the focal point of our house. I got into the kitchen often as a child. Gail Simmons buildchildfocal Change image and share on social
Balance is key in cooking - you want a little acid, a little sweet, a little savory - the flavors should be harmonious. Gail Simmons acidbalancecook Change image and share on social
At the beginning of the week, I roast a ton of vegetables so I can use them for the next few days. I also plan out meals in advance. Gail Simmons advancebeginday Change image and share on social