A cook never knows if the dish he perfected for hours was described properly or if a guest even liked his food. It's hard to spend hours perfecting a dish only to relinquish control. But chefs need to put aside their egos and trust the people serving the food. Daniel Humm chefcontrolcook share on social
I would like to know more about how to cook Japanese food. I love it, but don't know much about it. Daniel Humm cookfoodjapanese Change image and share on social
Over the years, I've found myself drawn more and more to simpler meals, to dishes that are focused, and to experiences that strip away the excess. Daniel Humm dishdrawexcess Change image and share on social
I have been using Victorinox Cutlery since I was a young man, when my parents gave me a block set to properly equip me for my culinary apprenticeship. Daniel Humm apprenticeshipblockculinary Change image and share on social
I think New York is truly unique in its singular combination of the quality of both the talent it attracts and the ingredients it grows. There are plenty of other places in the world with wonderful natural resources, but the people who come here to pursue their passions for food and cooking - they are one of a kind. Daniel Humm attractcombinationcook share on social
As I mature as a chef, I no longer aim to pack multiple techniques and ingredients into a single dish. Realizing that restraint is more difficult, I find it often renders incredibly beautiful results. Daniel Humm aimbeautifulchef Change image and share on social
I've been playing sports since I was five. For me, there's no happier moment than when I'm out in the woods on a bike or a run. I feel on top of the world, and nothing else makes me feel that way. Daniel Humm bikefeelhappy Change image and share on social
My wife is from Chicago, and every time we go, I just love it. I love the restaurant scene, and people here are so into the food. It's one of the most exciting food cities in the country. Daniel Humm chicagocitycountry Change image and share on social
I grew up in Zurich until I was 12, and I've always come to Vorderer Sternen for a sausage, a hunk of bread, and some mustard. Daniel Humm breadgrowhave Change image and share on social
At home, I warm milk, stir in two teaspoons of honey, and drink it in a teacup. It's so basic yet pure; I love it. Daniel Humm basicdrinkhome Change image and share on social