Food Quotes by Ainsley Harriott

When it comes to cooking, it's a skill you learn and develop.

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It's my nature to be happy, and food is something I'm passionate about.

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I'm always interested in cooking and helping to bring people together.

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In our house caring about food is pretty instinctive.

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My dad was a great eater but Mum was the cook.

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Everybody's got the ability to cook. They just have to be shown.

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I like introducing people to new dishes and new flavors.

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People must plan their meals better.

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I don't just loving cooking in a vacuum, as it were; I love cooking for people, with people, and laughing.

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What I like best is showing people how to have fun in the kitchen. And sharing my love of cooking.

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I think anything is good that introduces food to people and brings food to people.

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You can eat interestingly without having to spend a lot of money, with a little bit of preparation.

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We've become lazy and a bit spoilt and we want our food quickly and easily.

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Everywhere I have gone in the world, even though we don't speak the same language, food is the same language.

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It's quite true to say that if you work with marvellous fresh ingredients, the simplest dish is taken to another level.

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What I've tried to do over the years is to kind of open the door to say 'It's a meal, it's OK,…

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Bread's so important for me, it makes such a difference. I like it with a lovely bit of cheese on it, sometimes…

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It's good to have fresh ingredients, but let's not completely ignore some frozen ingredients. Vegetables are absolutely brilliant because as soon as…

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I was quite shy. I found my way, I suppose, with food. It's a confidence builder. How else in life do you…

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My Mum was the main reason why I became a chef. She influenced all of my family to feel free in the…

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To be honest, 'Ready Steady Cook' was a great opportunity, but I did compromise myself. I was stood there quizzing chefs on…

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To me, Caribbean food is about fresh, seasonal produce - using what's in season to create vibrant and great tasting food. The…

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When you look at people cooking in Britain - and Dubai, too - they're not that adventurous. They need to be encouraged…

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When we talk about foodies, we're talking about less than five per cent of the population who eat nicely. For most people…

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With me, you know what you get - approachable food.

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Mum passed on her cooking skills to all her children.

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Every cookbook can be a bit patronising.

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I grew up not being intimidated by the kitchen.

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I've propelled myself into the media world and I've been able to get my style of cooking across with my personality.

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My books are easy to use and real - and guess what, I sometimes use convenience food in my recipes!

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People can be comfortable, really, once you invite them into the kitchen.

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I'm a classic cheddar man, I really do like it, though I don't mind a good Stilton or blue cheese.

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Cooking is about love, really, and cooking for your children is all about caring for them, building relationships.

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Honey's just not honey. There's so many different varieties, so many different flavours.

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I think what balances me out more than anything is long walks and eating well.

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I used to take vitamins, but I think diet is the most important thing. If you have a good diet, there's no…

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When you come to Jamaica, there's a handful of things you simply have to try that's right on the top of the…

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My mum wanted me to be a doctor because she worked in nursing. So she was quite disappointed when I came back…

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My brother, a businessman, is the main cook in his home and my sister teaches cookery. Good food and good music were…

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When I worked as a chef I had a happy brigade. I didn't run it with a rod of iron because I…

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