I'm one of three judges on 'MasterChef' with Gordon Ramsay, but I don't want my own show. I'm kind of used to the sidekick gig. Joe Bastianich giggordonjudge Change image and share on social
No matter what it is you are cooking, buy the best ingredients you can afford. I don't care if it's a simple salad or Beef Wellington. A quality product stands alone and won't need any dressing up. Joe Bastianich affordbeefbuy Change image and share on social
I come from a family that loves to eat, not exercise. Being fat made even walking hard. Joe Bastianich eatexercisefamily Change image and share on social
I prioritize in life. I like to work, I do TV shows, I do a lot of Iron Man training. I enjoy kicking back on a good night and drinking wine until I go to bed, and having fun with my friends. You just have to make time for it and keep it balanced. Joe Bastianich backbalancebed share on social
Wine pricing is an art - like painting. Joe Bastianich artpaintprice Change image and share on social
Finding specialty food items was a bit of a challenge in Asia in the early days of getting the Mozza's up and running. Everything is built on relationships, and when you start somewhere new, it takes time to develop that. Staffing can also present challenges. Joe Bastianich asiabitebuild share on social
Take the time to shop for yourself and cook. All of this is an investment in yourself, and if you're not going to invest time and money in what you put in your body, then what are you going to spend money on? It's kind of the most important thing. Joe Bastianich bodycookimportant share on social
I'm a baritone. Baritones don't mature until late. Joe Bastianich baritonelatemature Change image and share on social
New York is the best food city in the world. Joe Bastianich cityfoodworld Change image and share on social
It's kind of like a midlife crisis kind of thing. When you turn 40, you have to run the marathon, while all the parts still work properly. Joe Bastianich crisiskindmarathon Change image and share on social