The implications of Americans devoting their lives to fast food are more profound than the fact that our kids aren't eating well. There are real repercussions that we need to know about and think about. Ruth Reichl americandevoteeat share on social
When I came to 'Gourmet,' I had no clue how to run a magazine; for television, I am fascinated to learn about editing. Ruth Reichl clueeditfascinate Change image and share on social
We in the media have been guilty about not doing a better job of making people understand how really simple cooking is. We've made everyone feel like they have to be a chef. Ruth Reichl chefcookfeel Change image and share on social
World War II really fascinated me because it's the only time that everybody in this country sat down at the same table, because eating on rations was your patriotic duty. Ruth Reichl countrydutyeat Change image and share on social
My kitchen was built for my body. It forms a 'U' in the middle of the living room and dining room. It's not huge, because I don't like huge kitchens. Ruth Reichl bodybuilddine Change image and share on social
People are so used to eating terrible pancakes, no matter how you mess up, they're going to be great. And if you make fresh orange juice, they'll be over the moon. Ruth Reichl eatfreshgreat Change image and share on social
The American government policy on what we supported and subsidised in agriculture was a social experiment on a whole generation of children. Ruth Reichl agricultureamericanchild Change image and share on social
I couldn't live without butter. Butter is probably my single favourite food. Ruth Reichl butterfavouritefood Change image and share on social
The hardest part of cooking is shopping, and if you organize yourself and shop once a week, you're halfway there. Ruth Reichl cookhalfwayhard Change image and share on social
Reading an audio book is a very odd experience because there are three people sitting out there while you're reading in this glass booth, and you can see their reactions. Ruth Reichl audiobookbooth Change image and share on social