I don't know how to put this gently, but I'm trying to tackle the biggest question of all, which is the God question. Charlie Trotter biggentlygod Change image and share on social
A jazz musician can improvise based on his knowledge of music. He understands how things go together. For a chef, once you have that basis, that's when cuisine is truly exciting. Charlie Trotter basebasischef Change image and share on social
Chefs, as a whole, say yes to any project, fundraiser, or tasting because they have such a generous spirit. Charlie Trotter cheffundraisergenerous Change image and share on social
If people give me a year or two of their best effort, then I am their friend for life. Charlie Trotter effortfriendgive Change image and share on social
I'm really not that comfortable with people. I mean, I love individuals, but I'm not very social. Charlie Trotter comfortableindividuallove Change image and share on social
You know the old adage that the customer's always right? Well, I kind of think that the opposite is true. The customer is rarely right. Charlie Trotter adagecustomerkind Change image and share on social
I don't understand people who spend their twenties hanging out in bars and going to football game. That stuff is so boring compared to really applying yourself to what you do. Charlie Trotter applybarbore Change image and share on social
I don't want to turn 50 and say, 'Gosh, I wish I'd lived in that part of the world for a time. I wish I'd read that book by Faulkner.' I want time to delve back into Thoreau and Kafka. Charlie Trotter backbookdelve Change image and share on social
It's a lot harder to get people to 'ooh' and 'aah' over beets and carrots than it is to get them to 'ooh' and 'aah' over artichokes or asparagus, and I enjoy being able to take these humble, 'lowbrow' foodstuffs up a few notches and serve them with great exuberance. Charlie Trotter aahartichokeasparagus share on social
Students need to learn how to think critically, how to argue opposing ideas. It is important for them to learn how to think. You can always cook. Charlie Trotter arguecookcritically Change image and share on social
