Quotes from Homaro Cantu

I am a firm believer that if you can explain it to a kid, you're on the right track.

If you could eat portions of pine trees, you could eliminate corn in many ways.

You know, I want to eat junk food. My kids love junk food.

I love a great conspiracy story. Who doesnt?

Nobody likes it when someone calls in sick.

According to the supermarkets, there is no such thing as 'out of season.' Berries in the middle of February? Why not? Seafood flown in from Japan? Sure. While it all adds up to appetizing and varied meals throughout the year, regardless of the weather, it comes with a price tag - both ethical and financial.

The significance of the cherry blossom tree in Japanese culture goes back hundreds of years. In their country, the cherry blossom represents the fragility and the beauty of life. It's a reminder that life is almost overwhelmingly beautiful but that it is also tragically short.

Lots of the cooking classes open to non-professionals are too low-level for experienced foodies, or don't offer enough hands-on training.

From a very young age, I liked to take apart things. All of my Christmas gifts would wind up in a million pieces. I actually recall taking apart my dad's lawnmower three times to understand how combustible engines work.

Sweet treats are as much a part of our culture as they are our taste palettes, and it can sometimes seem as though sugary snacks are everywhere.

My goal is to spread ideas. Trends always start at the top.

From food trucks to hot dog stands to county fair favorites, 'street food' has enjoyed a rich and storied history in American cuisine. However, street food has been around for thousands of years. In fact, street food is believed to have originated as far back as Ancient Rome.

Food trucks give creative entrepreneurs the ability to cook with freedom and make what they love, meaning that they can create highly specialized meals without having the high overhead costs of running a restaurant.

The cherry blossom tree is truly a sight to behold, especially when it is in full riotous bloom. There are several varieties of the cherry blossom tree, and while most of them produce flowering branches full of small pinkish-hued flowers, some of them produce actual cherries.

With a little more tweaking, we could make orange juice in the orange without any packaging or processing.

We can create any sort of flavor on a printed image that we set our minds to.

A molecular gastronomist is really just someone who explores the world of science and food.

Cooking classes are a great way to hone your skills, learn new recipes, and meet like-minded friends. Spending time in the kitchen with people who love to cook as much as you do is fun and educational.

What is cooking? 'Cooking' is a loose term. It's understanding energy or the lack thereof.

In time, foods such as hamburgers and ice cream became more than just meals. They became part of American history and culture, touchstones that are almost immediately nostalgic and sentimental no matter how old you are or what part of the country you are from.

Urban farming is not only possible, it is crucial. But it can't be like the farming techniques of yore.

Things that are ultimately complex must have a simple end user experience if they are to be successful.

A food's value is based on how good it tastes.

If you look at, you know, the limitations of creating new products, you're only limited by the technology that you have to work with.