The most important thing for me is to walk the little alleys of the city, to find the little alcove where someone is cooking something, and just watch them do it. That's my idea of fun.
Eating ready-made meals is about being very passive, and actively cooking is something that nothing compares to.
Food was always important in my family, but I didn't think of it as a vocation until a later point in life.
There used to be a time - it isn't so much the case now - that vegetarianism was some kind of religion, and either you belong or you don't belong.
Kirmizi biber has a sweet aroma and can vary in spiciness.
There are tons of wonderful places to eat in London.