Thomas Keller

I think every young cook wants to write a book. ↗

— Thomas Keller

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I wanted to write about what we were doing at the French Laundry, the recipes and the stories. ↗

— Thomas Keller

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In any restaurant of this caliber, the chefs are in the same position, building relationships. ↗

— Thomas Keller

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It wasn't about mechanics; it was about a feeling, wanting to give someone something, which in turn was really gratifying. That really resonated for me. ↗

— Thomas Keller

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It's one thing you aspire to: someday, you'll be able to write a book. ↗

— Thomas Keller

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I wanted to learn everything I could about what it takes to be a great chef. It was a turning point for me. ↗

— Thomas Keller

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No, it's funny, when I eat out it's not typically in the kind of restaurants people might imagine. ↗

— Thomas Keller

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Once you understand the foundations of cooking - whatever kind you like, whether it's French or Italian or Japanese - you really don't need a cookbook anymore. ↗

— Thomas Keller

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Some of the recipes in the book have evolved for us. Many haven't. ↗

— Thomas Keller

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The book is there for inspiration and as a foundation, the fundamentals on which to build. ↗

— Thomas Keller

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