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" Every year, I do a New Year’s day party at my home. I invite my staff and my friends and their kids. Around 40-50 people come by, and I do a barbecue and salads, steak and sushi, and also lots of cheese. " - Nobu Matsuhisa

" I belong to a Bohri Muslim family, and for us, food is our biggest celebration. We are used to elaborate five- to six-course meals. " - Nushrat Bharucha

" Once a food becomes off-limits, then it takes on this whole other personality. ‘Forbidden’ is more tempting. And it becomes something evil, but food is food. It’s there to nourish your body. " - Valerie Bertinelli

" I have a ridiculous sweet tooth. Chocolate, candy, cake, ice cream, cookies, M&Ms – if it has sugar in it, I love it. " - Aaron Gordon

" Unlike chicken, duck breast has a hue and texture akin to that of red meat and is safe to consume medium-rare, so bring on the pink. Perfectly cooked duck breast will have moist and juicy meat, with a luscious and crunchy skin. " - Sohla El-Waylly

" I enjoy going for brunch at Granger & Co. in Notting Hill and having my all-time favourite: poached eggs and avocado on toast. I love the aesthetic of the space and the fresh, modern approach in the dishes. " - Emilia Wickstead

" Fat Burger in L.A. is better than In-N-Out. " - De'Aaron Fox

" I use charcoal in lots of things at Mere, from bread and choux to batters and sauces. I like the shock factor of the intense black colour without it tainting the curry spices, which happens when you use squid ink. " - Monica Galetti

" The fact that most kids aren’t eating at home with their families any more really means they are eating elsewhere. They are eating out there in fast food nation. " - Alice Waters

" I can’t see potato chips being popular where there’s not land to grow potatoes in or where frying in lots of oil isn’t easy or convenient. " - Ann Leckie