I've always hoped 'Chopped' would telegraph our enormous affection and love and admiration for chefs and food, but at the same time, we are inflicting extraordinary cruelty on them. Ted Allen admirationaffectionchef Change image and share on social
I really have a great deal of humility in that department, and a great deal of respect for people who spend their lives learning how to make these amazing preparations. Ted Allen amazedealdepartment Change image and share on social
I'm really trying to respond to the foods that are in the stores and just pulling the things that are the very best and cook what looks beautiful and is seasonal. That's the way to go. I love going to the grocery store and the market. None of it's drudgery for me. Washing dishes is the drudgery. Ted Allen beautifulcookdish share on social
I think that curiosity happened on these reviews where I was just a guest of the reviewer, because it introduced me to new cuisines and to the idea of cooking as a mechanism for studying other cultures and understanding other parts of the world. Ted Allen cookcuisineculture share on social
However, I was a restaurant critic at Chicago magazine before I worked at Esquire, and I've been a really enthusiastic home cook for a long time. It's just something I'm passionate about. Ted Allen chicagocookcritic Change image and share on social
My place in Chicago is a 105 year old house, but I really like contemporary spaces too, so it's refreshing and fun to be in a space where you can do contemporary things. Ted Allen chicagocontemporaryfun Change image and share on social
A friend told me about the casting notice for 'Queer Eye.' I was in Chicago and I had a contract with 'Esquire' magazine, so had been coming to New York City regularly and thought I'd catch a cheap flight, crash on a friend's sofa and do this hilarious audition that I had no chance of winning. Ted Allen auditioncastcatch share on social
I had a really good time with Martha Stewart, who also is somebody I really admire a lot. I've learned a lot from her and I think all of America has, about attention to detail and using fresh ingredients and making things beautiful and special. Ted Allen admireamericaattention share on social
When I come home from a shoot, I'd rather reheat food I've made than eat takeout. Ted Allen eatfoodhave Change image and share on social