Adriano Zumbo

I think you need to have a day or two when you treat yourself, because it brings happiness, it stimulates your mind.

— Adriano Zumbo

The great thing about pastry is there are so many avenues - it's very hard to get bored doing this.

— Adriano Zumbo

I have the pleasure of being surrounded by desserts and chocolate. If that makes me a sex symbol then great, but it's…

— Adriano Zumbo

For me with sugar, it's all about balance. It's about being strong enough and to have the willpower to say, you know…

— Adriano Zumbo

I'm a bit of a thinker so I think a lot, and process a lot, and it always evolves into something different.

— Adriano Zumbo

Sugar brings happiness. Eating it once or twice a week in a dessert, that's what life is about. There is nothing wrong…

— Adriano Zumbo

It's an indulgence to go out for bacon and eggs. It's not something you can do every day.

— Adriano Zumbo

Long term, I'd love a big shop with everything in it. A one-stop shop. A haven.

— Adriano Zumbo

I say to the guys at work, 'You've got to have fun - we're here more than we're at home.' Same with…

— Adriano Zumbo

Everyone has different tastes and palates. Most of the time I put a smile on people's faces but sometimes you get people…

— Adriano Zumbo

I think the main mistake people tend to make is that they rush desserts. Take your time and plan ahead.

— Adriano Zumbo

I'm not that menacing. Although I can be quite direct.

— Adriano Zumbo

There is sugar in everything. It doesn't matter what you eat in life, there is sugar in it.

— Adriano Zumbo

I go to Perth a few times a year and I love going there.

— Adriano Zumbo

Inspiration is everywhere - life, travel, childhood, nature - it depends on how you see it, how you can absorb the inspiration,…

— Adriano Zumbo

So my brain started ticking and I bought all my books from a cookbook shop, Libraire Gourmand in Paris. I bought them…

— Adriano Zumbo

The hardest challenge is doing something more traditional. When you do something new, it's easier because it's its own thing. But the…

— Adriano Zumbo

I eat cake every day.

— Adriano Zumbo

Focus on the flavor and texture of your desserts. Don't go overboard with too many ingredients and flavors keep a good balance…

— Adriano Zumbo

You need to have that natural instinct in the kitchen, in order to develop that combination of interesting flavors that make great…

— Adriano Zumbo

There's nothing better than opening a block of chocolate and sitting back and that little joy it brings to your face and…

— Adriano Zumbo

I love high tea, but I think it's very repetitive in terms of what's on the stand.

— Adriano Zumbo

I ate everything. I ate every single lolly you can think of. Chocolate bars, Curly Wurlys, Aero bars, Fantales, Minties, Clinkers, Cherry…

— Adriano Zumbo

There are no mistakes in life... only experiences.

— Adriano Zumbo

I've become good at judging whether a girl wants to be around you just because she's after your status or because you're…

— Adriano Zumbo