Inspiration in the kitchen comes from many places. Fresh ingredients, old family recipes, film, literature, cooking shows, food photography…all provide wonderful ideas to help make cooking fun and exciting. For me watching the films “Chocolat” and “Julie and Julia” always make me want to cook. Here are some lovely food quotes from inspiring people to help get your creative juices flowing!
“To have a basic ingredient that can be prepared a million different ways is a beautiful thing.” -Alice Waters
“I’m just someone who likes cooking and for whom sharing food is a form of expression.” -Maya Angelou
“Food makes travel so exceptional, because you get to taste what it’s actually supposed to taste like. To eat the real Pad Thai or finally have a proper curry is something pretty amazing.” -Meghan Markle
“I love food, all food, everything about food. I enjoy going to the market and having what’s in front of me – what’s fresh, seasonal – tell me what I’m cooking.” -Tyler Florence
“My extravagance is my garden – it’s the first thing I look at every morning when I wake up. It gives me so much pleasure.” -Ina Garten
“Sometimes the greatest meals on vacations are the ones you find when Plan A falls through.” -Anthony Bourdain
What are some of your favorite food quotes that inspire you to cook?
Eat Well, Travel Well ~ Samantha
Food Paintings by Laurel Sherrie