Astonishing 17 Selected Quotes By - Ainsley Harriott

Astonishing 17 Selected Quotes By - Ainsley Harriotte

We were lucky as kids - whenever we came home from school, Mum was there.

— Ainsley Harriott

With me, you know what you get - approachable food.

— Ainsley Harriott

I certainly love a boogie and once the music starts I'm usually one of the first out there on the dance floor.

— Ainsley Harriott

What I've tried to do over the years is to kind of open the door to say 'It's a meal, it's OK, don't panic, don't get worked up about it.'

— Ainsley Harriott

Cooking is about love, really, and cooking for your children is all about caring for them, building relationships.

— Ainsley Harriott

I must admit that I do love to dance, but doing it in front of the nation is a whole different matter!

— Ainsley Harriott

Our house was always full of friends and family and we would all sit down to enjoy my mum's Caribbean food, which was always a generous and shared experience.

— Ainsley Harriott

I think anything is good that introduces food to people and brings food to people.

— Ainsley Harriott

There have been times when, as a chef, I've bawled at staff because something's not quite right. But later I'd reflect and feel guilty.

— Ainsley Harriott

When we talk about foodies, we're talking about less than five per cent of the population who eat nicely. For most people it's just fuel: 'I gotta feed the kids.'

— Ainsley Harriott

I like a bit of chocolate as much as the next person, but cheese is a complete world on its own. The sheer variety is staggering and there's always going to be a cheese to tickle your taste buds.

— Ainsley Harriott

People can be comfortable, really, once you invite them into the kitchen.

— Ainsley Harriott

I'm a classic cheddar man, I really do like it, though I don't mind a good Stilton or blue cheese.

— Ainsley Harriott

To me, Caribbean food is about fresh, seasonal produce - using what's in season to create vibrant and great tasting food. The spicing is also important. A dish doesn't necessarily need to be hot, but spice is important to the flavour.

— Ainsley Harriott

People are frightened of the unknown.

— Ainsley Harriott

I think everyone knows that I'm the type of person who can have a good time without drinking.

— Ainsley Harriott

My dad was a great eater but Mum was the cook.

— Ainsley Harriott

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