Dragon fruit is very subtle, very delicate. So you want to be careful not to kill it with things that have very strong flavor.

I realized very early the power of food to evoke memory, to bring people together, to transport you to other places, and I wanted to be a part of that.

I'm always looking to the future and what will next be on the horizon.

The modernity of yesterday is the tradition of today, and the modernity of today will be tradition tomorrow.

Simple ingredients prepared in a simple way - that's the best way to take your everyday cooking to a higher level.

I've been a cook all my life, but I am still learning to be a good chef. I'm always learning new techniques and improving beyond my own knowledge because there is always something new to learn and new horizons to discover.

If I go to a restaurant the last thing I want to do is sit with somebody I don't like because then the food always tastes awful.

If I go to a restaurant the last thing I want to do is sit with somebody I don't like because then the food always tastes awful.

I think the 'Great British Bake-Off' is great.

I think the 'Great British Bake-Off' is great.

There's nothing worse than a sterile house.

There's nothing worse than a sterile house.

I love South Australia.

I love South Australia.

I don't think a 12-month TV campaign really changes what anyone thinks.

I don't think a 12-month TV campaign really changes what anyone thinks.

I already have my fantasy job. I run a restaurant and film 'MasterChef,' both of which mean I get to cook and eat - and get paid for it.

I already have my fantasy job. I run a restaurant and film 'MasterChef,' both of which mean I get to cook and eat - and get paid for it.

I can't understand why anyone would want to reduce vinegar.

I can't understand why anyone would want to reduce vinegar.

I'm not someone who jumps in a car to make for the country, I'm an urbanite. I love living in London and there's always something going on.

I'm not someone who jumps in a car to make for the country, I'm an urbanite. I love living in London and there's always something going on.

Fact is, I'm a carnivore.

Fact is, I'm a carnivore.