Everyone Needs A Mentor.

Whether It's Books Or Tv, Or Whatever The Case May Be, The Backbone Of What I Do Is My Restaurants.

I Launched The Emeril Lagasse Foundation To Provide Culinary Training, And Developmental And Educational Programs To Children In The Cities Where My Restaurants Operate. I Think Everyone Has A Responsibility To Give Back To The Community If They Can, And To Help Future Generations Learn New Skills.

You Know, For 300 Years It's Been Kind Of The Same. There Are Restaurants In New Orleans That The Menu Hasn't Changed In 125 Years, So How Is One Going To Change Or Evolve The Food?

I Think All Kids Need Snacks. Mine Are Fruit Machines. I Give Them Things Like Apple Slices, Berries And Melon. Do I Let Them Eat Ice Cream? Absolutely. But Not Every Day.

What I Go For In My Cooking Is Sinful, Bold And Real.