Homaro Cantu

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

“According to the supermarkets, there is no such thing as 'out of season.' Berries in the middle of February? Why not? Seafood flown in from Japan? Sure. While it all adds up to appetizing and varied meals throughout the year, regardless of the weather, it comes with a price tag - both ethical and financial.”

“Sitting down and sharing a meal together combines two of my favorite loves: eating great food and talking about great food.”

“From a very young age, I liked to take apart things. All of my Christmas gifts would wind up in a million pieces. I actually recall taking apart my dad's lawnmower three times to understand how combustible engines work.”

“My goal is to spread ideas. Trends always start at the top.”

“My wife and I are always concerned about how long it's going to take to eat out. You just don't know.”

“In time, foods such as hamburgers and ice cream became more than just meals. They became part of American history and culture, touchstones that are almost immediately nostalgic and sentimental no matter how old you are or what part of the country you are from.”

“There's just a certain fear that people have when they put meat coming out of a printer in their mouth.”

“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.”

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

“Things that are ultimately complex must have a simple end user experience if they are to be successful.”