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
It's better to get the nutrients for healthy skin from food, not supplements. Salmon, walnuts, blueberries, spinach... lots of my favorite foods happen to be amazing for skin too. Gail Simmons amazeblueberryfavorite Change image and share on social
There are days when I literally have to eat 17 plates of food - it's intense. It's about moderation. You just need a few bites to get the gist of a dish. Gail Simmons bitedaydish Change image and share on social
I had decided I wanted to write about food, and I knew the only way to do that is to speak with authority, which meant learning the language and knowing what that experience is like. Gail Simmons authoritydecideexperience 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
I spend so much time in Los Angeles and normally stay at a corporate apartment when shooting 'Top Chef: Just Desserts,' but when I have the chance to stay somewhere more luxurious, I love The Montage in Beverly Hills. Gail Simmons angelesapartmentbeverly share on social