Quotes from Sandra Lee

I'm the only girl on The Food Network who grills - I have two bestselling grilling books. I try to really focus on what men and women can do outside together out on the grill. I think it's really fun to have men and women out there together, having fun, working and enjoying themselves.

I think women today are so overwhelmed and overtaxed.

You don't need Montreal steak seasoning on everything.

I'm an activist for gay marriage equality and children's rights. I'm the face of Share Our Strength.

When I'm really stressed out, I go to church. I light candles and sit and pray. And I'll ask myself, What's the lesson? Why am I going through this? There's got to be a reason I'm here. What am I supposed to learn?

The issue I have always felt most strongly about is hunger in America, in particular the children.

Baking cookies is comforting, and cookies are the sweetest little bit of comfort food. They are very bite-sized and personal.

I like doing food as a focal point on my table. It is not like going out and buying flowers or candles, which are expensive.