I have gained an appreciation for the food industry, Favreau said.
The hours are long and the work is hard.
I tried to capture this passion in the movie.

Credit: Merrick Morton
if it didnt ring true.
He was a tough critic but I was grateful that he cared so much.
Favreau added that the skills he learned on the film continue to have relevance to his everyday life now.
I miss this period of my life and continue to cook and learn, he added.
I love cooking with family and friends and even getting to know people through cooking.
I love feeding people and the connection it brings.
This all came from my experience on the film.
I am looking for opportunities to continue exploring this world and working with Roy.
Read Favreausanswer over at Quora.