(On how she can still be in good shape while being a chef) I have to
say that this is by far the question I am most frequently asked, and my
answer is always the same: genetics, portion control and fresh
ingredients. If you've ever seen my mother either on the show or in
photographs, you'll notice that she is quite petite, trim. So I have
her to thank for getting me off to a good start. In addition, I've
never been one to sit down to a meal with a large plate of food and eat
every morsel until I was uncomfortably full. Rather, I graze - eating
small portions of food all day long. And the ingredients are clean and
fresh. Yes, I absolutely love chocolate, and I do eat it, but just a
bite.
