Banana Quote by Gail Simmons

Balance is key in cooking - you want a little acid, a little sweet, a little savory - the flavors should be harmonious.

— Gail Simmons

You know, I lose patience really easily; I'd rather shop in the grocery store than in the department store. I can pick an apple…

— Gail Simmons

I also have a soft spot for spicy chicken wings. They are always best eaten at dives and sports bars, like Wogie's in the…

— Gail Simmons

There is no better way to bring people together than with desserts.

— Gail Simmons

I spend so much time in Los Angeles and normally stay at a corporate apartment when shooting 'Top Chef: Just Desserts,' but when I…

— Gail Simmons

Eating a lot is an occupational hazard but it's a pretty great problem to have. I spend a lot of time eating sweets on…

— Gail Simmons

I sit at this really weird crossroads. My job requires me to take in calories. I take care of myself. I eat healthy. I…

— Gail Simmons

There's not a single chef I know of that does not think about the politics of the food they're serving.

— Gail Simmons

Patience is the secret to good food.

— Gail Simmons

I always want my guests to be happy and impressed.

— Gail Simmons

Patience was not something that came naturally to me, but in cooking it is the quintessential skill.

— Gail Simmons

If you don't use good ingredients, the outcome is never going to be excellent. But if you buy the freshest ingredients that are in…

— Gail Simmons