Haylie Duff

“I am a Christian, but I also don't really see myself as a religious person. I see myself as more of a spiritual person.”

“There isn't a clear-cut way to be a parent. We will all make mistakes.”

“My sister and I - growing up, it was just the two of us, so we love that we're getting a big family and, you know, lots to be grateful for.”

“It's funny: everybody is going to have a little bit of different point of views when it comes to parenting.”

“There's this very intense pressure to look like you didn't have a baby two days after you had a baby.”

“I like making stories and characters that people can relate to. I also like giving the audience a departure from whatever they're thinking about in their life and enjoying a show or a movie.”

“With theater, you have to really be able to listen and to respond to other people on stage. You're all constantly on your toes. And then with film and television, you can get a second take and things like that.”

“I think the first thing you should learn is how to roast a chicken. Once you can roast a chicken, you can pretty much figure out anything else. And who doesn't like roasted chicken? It's a classic.”

“I love cookbooks. I collect them.”

“In my actual life, a food adventure is my favorite thing to do.”

“The best advice for building up confidence in the kitchen - start small. Don't go after the super intense Julia Child coq au vin recipe. Pick something simple and tackle it.”

“It's funny the way life works. Sometimes you go around in a weird path to find out exactly what it is that you love to do, and I'm happy that I've sort of discovered something that makes me really happy.”

“I love the idea of farm to table and farmer's markets. I enjoy a meal more if I know I'm eating something that's good quality and good for me.”

“I try to stay away from too many reality shows. I catch the 'Housewives,' but they tend to give me a little anxiety.”

“I grew up in Texas, and I think anybody who grows up in the Midwest or in the South, it's just a different way of life.”

“I was 12 when I got a small part in a movie in Texas. And in my spare time, I play with my dogs and write music and go out with my friends.”

“One thing I've told people with the holidays, cooking in particular - don't make something that stresses you out. If there's something you're intimidated to make, maybe just don't make it.”

“The ultimate gathering when I was younger would be an over-the-top Christmas party. Now, ugh, it's so sad... as I'm getting older, I kind of look forward to more intimate, really nice dinners.”

“The truth is, the reason why a party is fun is because you are enjoying the people you are with. It doest have much to do with the decor or what you wear... It's really just about being with each other and spending special time together.”

“We had a ranch, growing up, that we used to spend a lot of time at. I guess anything from the ranch house would probably be some of my favorite childhood memories.”