Quotes to Chew On
“Good food can only come from the heart and outstanding food comes from passion. One thing I can tell you, is that Diane puts her heart and soul on every plate. It’s evident in the beauty of the dish and the smile its puts on your face when you eat it. Each dish is Diane personified; full of love, beauty, passion and creativity. We should all be honored & grateful she shares this talent and openness with us.” “Kitchen Over Achiever.” “Diane is always on the lookout for inspiration in her food and cooking. This is none more evident than when she tries a new dish and can usually instantly tell the ingredients and spices used to make that dish. She then incorporates these ideas into her own cooking in order to create a unique dish that is entirely her own and always taste-full!” “The first thing that comes to mind when I think of Diane is FOOD and MEGA DELICIOUS and CREATIVE DISHES!! She blows my mind with her creations. She puts foods together, I would never in a million years would have put together and she NEVER disappoints.” “Diane continuously inspires my own cooking through the food she has served to me and our friends over the years. My favorite, and dare I say “best dishes”, have come from Diane who encourages me to embrace ethnic ingredients that I wasn’t raised eating and that were formerly unfamiliar to me. Beyond the meticulous and beautiful way she presents her food, the unequivocally delicious taste of her recipes, and the fact that quality is equal to quantity (and the quantity is always high which makes a food lover like me very happy), everything Diane prepares for her family and friends undoubtedly comes from her heart and the love she has for food and the people she serves it to.” “Diane is the hostess with the mostess!!!! From the warm hospitality to her professional demeanor in the kitchen. She is a graceful pro at preparing, cooking, plating, serving and hosting. Her food… is delectable. With all fresh ingredients that comfort and fuel you. Never a dull dish or moment with this loving chef.” “Using combinations I could never imagine, Diane creates incredible dishes that look enticing and taste amazing!” “When everyone was ordering cheap takeout and using their ovens for storage in New York City, Diane was whipping up incredible dishes to share with her friends. I looked forward to her dinner parties as much as I did going to five-star restaurants!” “Culinary creations that cross borders, cure the blues, feel like a warm hug and satisfy the senses. Oliver Twist certainly would be asking for more!!” “I found myself, a self taught chef, completely blown away by Diane’s skills. Everything was her own take on every single dish. There was not a single selection I did not want to have more of. And to top it all off after spending who knows how long in the kitchen, the hospitality and setup really topped off the whole evening.” “I was blindsided by Diane’s cooking at a party she was hosting. I walked into the dining room with a table spread that looked like it was straight out the the movie set “Hook” with Robin Williams. A feast… I said “did you hire a chef/catering company.” Diane said, “No, I made all of it. Everything.” …. just so happened it tasted great also.” “You don’t just attend a Diane Yang party, you experience a Diane Yang soirée. Every detail is thought out to give you that truly memorable experience. I count the days when she invites me to her next get together.” “Diane is a superhost and a force to be reckoned with in the kitchen! Her Thanksgiving feast blew me away. While everyone would have been thrilled with turkey and some classic sides, we were treated to what looked like the last supper! How can one person cook such a variety of mouth-watering dishes for so many people?! Behaved myself in hopes of an invite next year – thanks Diane!” “I’ve had so many amazing thanksgiving meals with my family over the years, always thinking that the women in my family cook the best. Well that is until I was invited over to the Kirk’s home two years ago for Thanksgiving. Diane literally made everything you can possibly imagine, plating them perfectly, and put to shame every fond childhood memory of past Thanksgivings. I now need therapy. Thanks Diane.” […]
