Christina Tosi

I think my biggest heartbreak was when I just couldn't get an American cheese cake/pie with a saltine cracker crust and green tomato sorbet to work out in my favor. ”

I love checking out aspiring bakers' offerings at local farmers' markets when the weather is nice. ”

I love roasted pecans. I'll make a sort of granola with the roasted pecans, turn that into a super nutty pie crust, and top that with apple-syrup pudding and top that with cooked custard and maple syrup. ”

I love the warmth of apple pie. ”

There's something about fall that very much translates into those nurturing, nostalgic food flavors. It's the season where you can really make the marriage of fresh produce with spices and aromatics. ”

As a chef, I got into this because I love the creative energy and I love the science, but I also love to feed people and make them happy. ”

I really didn't have a big relationship with Vegas until I was in my 20s, and now I probably come out four or five times a year. I love it. ”

For me, I love Portland. I love the food scene, I love the vibe, the environment. ”

The secret to having an epically beloved bakery is consistency. ”

When I opened Milk Bar in November 2008, I was quite adamant about making sure the bakery was an honest reflection of life and food through my eyes. I had no intention beyond that. ”