Carla Hall quotes

The biggest challenge of being a pastry chef is that, unlike other types of chefs, you can't throw things together at a farmer's market. When you're working with baking powder and a formula, you have to be exact. If not, things can go wrong. (Carla Hall)
I always tell people a clean cooking area is a clean mind which is available for the creativity. View quote
Carla Hall
My plans are not to open a restaurant, but what I would like to do is open a kitchen somewhere in D.C. proper and have a chef's table where people can come and taste my food without having to have a catered event. View quote
Carla Hall
In catering, you're always changing; the client is always dictating to you in terms of their wishes. View quote
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When I do something that's stressful, I have to find a moment of peace, so I tend to meditate and get in the flow. It's a regular practice of mine. View quote
Carla Hall
For me, I love the flavors of Southern food, and people usually think of Southern food as heavy and fattening, but it doesn't have to be. View quote
Carla Hall
One of my early childhood memories was my grandmother always having a bowl of Nestle chocolate bars at her house. My sister and I would argue over who could eat the chocolate bars. Looking back, I don't know why we just didn't share. We could have split them. View quote
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I say 'no' to nothing, 'yes' to moderation. That's how I approach everything. No matter if it's candy or foie gras. When you have the real deal, you're satisfied with that one bite. I say go full throttle and call it a day. View quote
Carla Hall