Quotes from Homaro Cantu


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I can't think of a time in the history of man when food was in excess. We're dealing with the same old problems we've dealt with for 60,000 years.


Wood pellet grilling could potentially have a lower risk of cancer when compared to other forms of grilling, as some people say that it leads to the creation of fewer carcinogens.


The cow, basically, eats three basic things in their feed: corn, beets, and barley, and so what I do is I actually challenge my staff with these crazy, wild ideas. Can we take what the cow eats, remove the cow, and then make some hamburgers out of that?


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


Every month, about 20 tons of paper are wasted in restaurant menus alone, and so, you know, by that rationale, if you just ate your menu that was made from organic, local products, you could eliminate that paper waste.


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


We could eliminate sugar across the board for all confectionary products and sodas, and we can replace it with all-natural fresh fruit.


Previous generations used to eat locally out of necessity. Without options like flash-freezing and worldwide export services, communities had to rely on local farms for all of their meals. In many ways, this was beneficial. People ate fresh, seasonal foods that were naturally flavorful and nutritious, and farmers and communities prospered.


I was bored at school and bored in a lot of the kitchens. It seemed like all I was doing was putting things into saute pans.


I love a great conspiracy story. Who doesn't?


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


Gastronomy has to catch up to the evolution in technology.


Any idea's a great idea as long as it tastes great.


Algae is the perfect food plant. It doubles cell mass every twelve hours, depending on the strain.


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


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


Whether you are new to the scene or a long-time grillmaster, everyone has unique preferences when it comes to their cooking method of choice. From propane to charcoal to wood, people take their method of grilling quite seriously, and some argue quite passionately about the pros and cons of each method.


Unlike charcoal grills, which take up to 30 minutes or more to heat up, wood pellet grills can give off an even heat quite quickly. And, unlike propane grills which heat up quickly but lack flavor, foods cooked on pellet grills are rich in smokiness and succulence.


The only projects that excite me have to be tied to some aspect of social change. No matter how beautiful, a coffee book doesn't exactly move you to change the way you cook or eat.


The interesting thing about the miracle berry in chemo patients is that it actually straightens out their taste buds, whereas for you and I, it blocks our bitter and sour receptors. For them, it straightens them out to taste food as it normally tastes.