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

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

A cookbook must have recipes, but it shouldn't be a blueprint. It should be more inspirational; it should be a guide.

I think every young cook wants to write a book.

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

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