It's Not About Perfection; It's

Its Not About Passion. Passion Is Something That We Tend To Overemphasize, That We Certainly Place Too Much Importance On. Passion Ebbs And Flows. To Me, It's About Desire. If You Have Constant, Unwavering Desire To Be A Cook, Then U'll Be A Great Cook.

A Kaiseki Meal Is Like That, Very Small Courses Over A Long Period Of Time.

This Is The Great Challenge: To Maintain Passion For The Everyday Routine And The Endlessly Repeated Act, To Derive Deep Gratification From The Mundane.

When You Acknowledge, As You Must, That There Is No Such Thing As Perfect Food, Only The Idea Of It, Then The Real Purpose Of Striving Toward Perfection Becomes Clear: To Make People Happy, That Is What Cooking Is All About.

Larousse Is An Invaluable Tool For Any Cook. I've Used This Great Resource All Throughout My Cooking Career, And Of Course I Look Forward To The New Edition. New Information And Knowledge Are Always Welcome.