The law of diminishing returns is something I really believe in. Thomas Keller diminishlawreturn Change image and share on social
Your idea of that dish has evolved, and if you're a cook, you can start thinking in different ways about it, maybe even a different way than I think about it. Thomas Keller cookdishevolve Change image and share on social
Some of the recipes in the book have evolved for us. Many haven't. Thomas Keller bookevolverecipe Change image and share on social
Then, as the day progresses, depending on how the product is coming in - for instance, the fish man will fax us and say black bass is great - throughout the day, we'll also make judgment calls and adapt to what's available. Thomas Keller adaptbasblack share on social
My childhood wasn't full of wonderful culinary memories. Thomas Keller childhoodculinaryfull Change image and share on social
We go through our careers and things happen to us. Those experiences made me what I am. Thomas Keller careerexperiencehappen Change image and share on social
I think every young cook wants to write a book. Thomas Keller bookcookwrite Change image and share on social
Whether it's destiny or fate or whatever, I don't think I could do a French Laundry anywhere else. Thomas Keller destinyfatefrench Change image and share on social
Once you understand the foundations of cooking - whatever kind you like, whether it's French or Italian or Japanese - you really don't need a cookbook anymore. Thomas Keller anymorecookcookbook Change image and share on social
It's one thing you aspire to: someday, you'll be able to write a book. Thomas Keller aspirebooksomeday Change image and share on social