Cooking is just a vehicle to express yourself, like painting and acting... The reason why we're cooking is not because we want to put something on the plate. It's so much more complex than that.
Dominique CrennRead
My restaurant is an expression of myself - my fantasies. Where I've been, and where I want to be. I think of my cooking as very emotional.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects the personal expression and emotional connection a chef has with their culinary creations.
In this quote, Dominique Crenn highlights how her restaurant serves as a canvas for her identity, dreams, and experiences. She emphasizes that cooking is not just about the food itself, but also about conveying emotions and storytelling through her dishes, making dining an intimate experience that reflects her journey and aspirations.
Themes
CookingEmotionExpressionIdentityRestaurant
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about culinary innovation, this quote can illustrate the importance of personal storytelling in food.
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My grandmother was kind, but she knew what she wanted and she wasn't afraid to give a command. When, eventually, I ran my own kitchen, I realized I had a leadership model reaching back into my earliest memories.
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Early in my career, I was told I shouldn't try to work in a kitchen, that I should consider serving or managing instead. It was a sad narrative that was given to me, and it came from a society that didn't know better.
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