I like being independent. I don't think that marriage means you're not independent, but right now I'm very comfortable, and I'm probably the happiest I've ever been. I feel solid. I feel safe. Sandra Lee comfortablefeelhappy Change image and share on social
When you're young, you think you can do anything, and that was really a gift. That's why I can never understand someone telling me 'no' today. 'No' just isn't an option. Sandra Lee giftoptiontell Change image and share on social
I'm the only girl on The Food Network who grills - I have two bestselling grilling books. I try to really focus on what men and women can do outside together out on the grill. I think it's really fun to have men and women out there together, having fun, working and enjoying themselves. Sandra Lee bestsellingbookenjoy share on social
It's really easy to figure out why I love what I love, the holidays and food. I know the difference between having them and not having them. Sandra Lee differenceeasyfigure Change image and share on social
How do I cope with stress? I clean and organize. Sandra Lee cleancopeorganize Change image and share on social
Sometimes I feel like I'm not only the engine but the caboose. I have to be in the front car and pull forward, and at the same time run around behind and push everybody along with me. Sandra Lee caboosecarengine Change image and share on social
Raising myself and caring for my brothers and sisters allowed me the benefit of a lot of information that I wouldn't have otherwise gotten. I had to be frugal, thoughtful, resourceful. I didn't have anyone to tell me, 'You can't.' Sandra Lee allowbenefitbrother share on social
Sure, you can mix the flour, baking soda, salt, shortening, and the whole nine yards, but why wouldn't you just pull out a box of Bisquick? Sandra Lee bakebisquickbox Change image and share on social
When I came to the Food Network, I didn't want to do a cooking show. I told Kathleen Finch for nine months I didn't want to do a cooking show, I wanted to do a home-and-garden show. Sandra Lee cookfinchfood Change image and share on social
I'm an activist for gay marriage equality and children's rights. I'm the face of Share Our Strength. Sandra Lee activistchildequality Change image and share on social