I was the first Indian model to have a career in Paris, Milan and New York. Padma Lakshmi careerindianmilan Change image and share on social
I love to use a lot of spices when I cook, so we actually cast a real peppercorn in gold and then just made a bead out of it for necklaces and earrings. Padma Lakshmi beadcastcook Change image and share on social
Where is it written that a smart woman can't also be stacked? Padma Lakshmi smartstackwoman Change image and share on social
I think wine is such a big universe that it's kind of like food - it's intimidating to a lot of people, myself included. Padma Lakshmi bigfoodinclude Change image and share on social
I love seafood. I'm not a vegetarian but I'm probably a pescetarian. Padma Lakshmi lovepescetarianseafood Change image and share on social
I know most people use their phones to tell time, but there's something very romantic and beautiful about a timepiece. Padma Lakshmi beautifulpeoplephone Change image and share on social
Every country I would go to, even if it was just on a modeling job, I would go to their markets. If I went to Morocco for 'Elle' magazine, I would be in the spice markets during my off time and just come back with a suitcase full of stuff that I really wanted to try. Padma Lakshmi backcountryelle share on social
I'm an immigrant kid who came to America from India when I was very young and grew up in New York City with a single mom and really was influenced by all of those immigrant cultures bumping up against each other. Padma Lakshmi americabumpcity share on social
I grew up a vegetarian. Then, because I grew up in the states, I started slowly eating meat. First it was bologna sandwiches, or pepperoni on pizza. Padma Lakshmi bolognaeatgrow Change image and share on social
During the course of filming 'Top Chef,' I gain 15 lbs., so I'm used to needing two dress sizes. Padma Lakshmi chefdressfilm Change image and share on social
