"I was following my heart's desire, pursuing my dream, when I started the Lazy Gourmet in 1979. I loved working with people; I love cooking, and I had a passion for experimenting in the extraordinarily diverse world of cuisine. Almost three decades later I still feel passionate about delicious and beautiful food and believe that only the finest ingredients should go into any food that is created. I believe that beautiful food should taste even better than it looks and I love to watch my customers and guests enjoying our creations."

"What I continually hear is how fantastic and amazing the Lazy Gourmet staff is and I want everyone to know how much I appreciate all that they do to make our parties so sensational. It takes a team of people where everyone, at every level of the event, from the planning, the preparation, the display and the service is committed to the highest standards."

"The key to success is hiring people who are smarter, better, more talented than you are. I have an amazing team."