Marcus Samuelsson Quotes
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The Swedish Christmas is definitely unique, even throughout Scandinavia. Like Christmas everywhere, it's a very family-centered holiday.
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The avocado is native to the Mexican state of Puebla, which helps explain why it's so popular in Mexican cooking.
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Packing lunches and going over menus is a great way to make small changes in the way your kids eat.
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It's key to know which essential foods will keep you going and help your body recover after hard work.
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I had great schooling, and my parents were always in front of me, or next to me, or behind me, making sure I had whatever I needed.
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Criticism is part of the creative man's journey, and I appreciate it.
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Cooking turkey every year doesn't have to be monotonous - I want people to always mix it up using different spices and preparations.
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For many sports fans, the onset of fall only means one thing: It's football season!
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It will always be trendy to do the right thing with food.
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Not only does the summer bring warm weather and tons of summer activities, but it also yields a fresh crop of increasingly useful avocados!
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Being an Ethiopian-born, Swedish-raised chef, there's nothing traditional about my Thanksgiving spread.
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I think it's very expensive to not eat healthy. Eating healthy is the only affordable option we have left.
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Spices, of course, are essential.
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Thanksgiving is probably my favorite holiday - it's a day that's American to the core and it's a day that's all about what and how we eat.
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Many people are turned off at eating vegetarian because of the misconception that all dishes are just an arrangement of bland vegetables.
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I feel very fortunate that I was raised in a multicultural family, and it came through food.
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I stand behind everything I've done.
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I love having a croissant and a great cup of coffee. Just one cup.
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Pasta isn't just for Italian food anymore. Now there are tasty pasta recipes found in Asian cuisine, and it's emerging as a newfound love for vegans.
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The dialogue and conversation about food is everywhere - television, chat rooms, social media outlets and among everyday conversations.
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My father was a big influence - it was very important to him that we traveled, and he gave me my strong work ethic.
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The fact is that more and more people are developing a sensitivity to gluten, without necessarily being allergic to it.
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I'm an American chef. I'm American. I live here. I love being here. But, of course, it is different. A black man's journey is different.
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Not only are pasta dishes delicious, but they are also great, easy options for a quick dinner during a busy weekday.
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While keeping active is a major aspect of staying fit, what you use for fuel definitely factors in.
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People might not protest for overtly political or social causes, but when they can't feed themselves and their family, they will take to the streets.
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Weekends are sacred for me. They're the perfect time to relax and spend time with family and friends.
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Thanksgiving is one of my favorite American traditions. I quickly picked it up when I moved to the U.S. from Sweden.
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I love using rice as a flour; I'll grind roasted rice and dip fish in that. It gives a beautiful, crunchy texture.
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Chocolate is one of the world's most beloved discoveries, and when we need a quick boost of energy and endorphins, chocolate is the go-to treat.
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Even just a few spices or ethnic condiments that you can keep in your pantry can turn your mundane dishes into a culinary masterpiece.
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Most of my education has been around food.
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Without food, we cannot survive, and that is why issues that affect the food industry are so important.
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I can take a lot of pride that I can launch cookbooks and there's an audience out there that supports that.
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I'm a big believer in the negligee, that nearly invisible screen standing between you and the object of your desire.
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While most individuals use the flesh of the coconut in their cooking, coconut water and oil are also known to have numerous health benefits.
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Pot lucks are fun, especially when you encourage your guests to bring dishes that represent their families or cultures.
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As an adopted person, once you find out about that 'other' side of yourself, it's almost like you find out who you really are.
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In the harrowing aftermath of Haiti's earthquake, one of the greatest needs became desperately clear: safe water.
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In Europe I couldn't be anything but a black cook working for somebody. My inspiration was to own, to be the chef.
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Eating vegetarian doesn't mean you have to eat boring, humdrum dishes.
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Hard work IS its own reward. Integrity IS priceless. Art DOES feed the soul.
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For many of us, clean water is so plentiful and readily available that we rarely, if ever, pause to consider what life would be like without it.
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I happen to love coconut, particularly for that sweet and crunchy texture it adds to any dish.
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The reasons for food insecurity are many and varied. But part of the problem is the global farming systems.
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I'm a firm believer that people find their own passions.
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Everyone's favorite breakfast dish can be prepared in a moment's time with just a few ingredients and minimum effort.
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It's fascinating when you're from another place, but you don't speak the language.
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You have to balance, but you can be aggressive as a chef. It benefits the food. You have to be passionate. You can't be angry cooking.
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I feel fortunate to be part of the cooking community. We learn from each other.
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I feel like there's a lot of tasks in cooking that I want to master, that I want to do better.
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Coconut is one of those love-hate ingredients.
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They say never trust a skinny chef, but the fact is, to stay healthy when you're a chef means you have to work twice as hard.
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Every time you use the word 'healthy,' you lose. The key is to make yummy, delicious food that happens to be healthy.
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I started cooking for the love of cooking, and I am going to keep cooking whether there's a celebrity aspect to it or not.
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In America, we are engaged in constant battle with food.
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If you get hungry mid-day, a banana is the best snack at your desk, after a workout, or in between classes. Fruit is a very good snack in general.
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I love chicken. But, like a lot of chefs and cooks, I get tired of preparing it the same way.
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My father loved to take us on historical vacations, and you should have seen the stares we received in East Berlin.
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When I get the chance to make my favorite breakfast on the weekend, I often choose to make pancakes.
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My family's journey is something I am very proud of - in front of me, behind me and every part.
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I want to make sure the cooking industry becomes more and more diverse.
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Childhood nutrition and healthy eating is a cause that is extremely close to my heart.
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Healthy can be the new good. Eating delicious should not be sacrificed because it's healthy.
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Oatmeal is a cheap and healthy breakfast.
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Each city should have its own type of restaurant.
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I learned at a young age what chasing flavors meant, and I've been doing that my whole life.
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Where is the stretch? Where is the perfect fit? Where does it make sense? You have to be a Baryshnikov.
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Let the fresh fruits and vegetables be your guide, and make something that will keep for the whole week.
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If you're cooking for someone important - whether it's your boss or a date - never try a new recipe and a new ingredient at the same time.
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Although I believe affection and romance should be shown all year around, it's always smart to have a good plan up your sleeve for Valentine's Day.
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Even before the earthquake in Haiti, only half the country's population had a source of safe drinking water.
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If it's done really well, you don't want big portions because you think, 'That was so fulfilling. I'm not stuffed. I feel great.'
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Every day, whether I am teaching or entertaining - I absolutely love bringing different people and cultures together.
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There shouldn't be an announcement that divides our food between what tastes good and what is good for us.
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Most people cringe at the thought of a casserole.
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Getting to a place of comfort can be uncomfortable.
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While I'm more of a soccer and tennis fan myself, I still enjoying catching some football games when I get the chance.
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I am many different things, and that is why I am so proud to be American.
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Simple ingredients can be used to make elegant dishes with just a little extra attention to detail.
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For me, brunch is such a versatile meal since you can play on both the sweet and savory in your dishes.
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Aside from the obvious chocolate cookies and ice cream, chocolate can be used in a variety of ways for desserts.
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The same ten dollars you spend on lunch is all it costs for City Harvest to feed 37 kids who are hungry. That's pretty astounding.
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Going meatless reduces our carbon footprint and helps us lead the way towards climate change.
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When you are already eating as cheaply and meagerly as possible, any raise in cost can quickly plunge you and your family into hunger.
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As a chef and activist, I'm particularly concerned with food politics issues such as the farm bill.
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I love Thanksgiving because it's a holiday that is centered around food and family, two things that are of utmost importance to me.
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The food business is very tough, but there's also a lot of love and very giving.
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