I think that curiosity happened on these reviews where I was just a guest of the reviewer, because it introduced me to new cuisines and to the idea of cooking as a mechanism for studying other cultures and understanding other parts of the world. Ted Allen cookcuisineculture share on social
It's a 12-hour cooking class for me on the set of 'Chopped.' You'd think I'd get sick of it, but it's a source of endless interest to me. The only thing I don't like about it is it's a long day and my feet hurt. Otherwise, I love it. Ted Allen chopclasscook share on social
It's very important to me that people who are actual chefs and other professionals in the culinary world, understand that I'm not, and have never held myself out as being, like a CIA trained chef. Ted Allen actualchefcia Change image and share on social
It's okay if you finish cooking something easy after your guests arrive - some dishes must be prepared a la minute, as chefs say. Just remember to keep talking. Ted Allen arrivechefcook Change image and share on social
Thom is one of those wonderful people to cook for because he absolutely loves it, just loves it. He loves to eat and drink and he'd be a great guest at any dinner party. Ted Allen absolutelycookdinner Change image and share on social
I cook everything. I love Mediterranean cooking, I love Asian cooking. I do lots of Japanese noodles. Ted Allen asiancookjapanese Change image and share on social
I really have a great deal of humility in that department, and a great deal of respect for people who spend their lives learning how to make these amazing preparations. Ted Allen amazedealdepartment Change image and share on social
The great mystery to me is how restaurant critics think they can get away with doing their job without anybody noticing who they are. Ted Allen criticgreatjob Change image and share on social
Jay Leno is not a guy who likes change. He eats the same food every day. Ted Allen changedayeat Change image and share on social
I had a really good time with Martha Stewart, who also is somebody I really admire a lot. I've learned a lot from her and I think all of America has, about attention to detail and using fresh ingredients and making things beautiful and special. Ted Allen admireamericaattention share on social
