Yotam Ottolenghi Good Quotations

You can really taste the difference between a shop-bought and a good homemade mayo.

Good asparagus needs minimal treatment and is best eaten with few other ingredients.

There is nothing like a good old recipe. If it has lasted, then it is good.

Verjuice may not be the easiest thing in the world to find, but you should be able to track some down in good delis and online.

Salbitxada is a sharp and lightly sweet Catalan sauce that's traditionally served with calcots - spring or salad onions, grilled whole, make a good substitute.

I have had to come to terms with the fact that I am hooked on Twitter. Not good.

Agave nectar is a good substitute for refined sugars. It has a relatively low glycaemic index, which means it doesn't cause quick rises in blood sugar levels. It also has a nice, mild flavour.

People don't know how good cauliflower is, because they always have this image of cauliflower cheese - awful, sticky, creamy and rich.

It's well worth making your own harissa, but there are some very good commercial varieties.

I do support people eating more vegetables. It's a good thing to do.