Emeril Lagasse
Emeril Lagasse
Emeril John Lagasse is an American celebrity chef, restaurateur, television personality, and cookbook author. He is a regional James Beard Award winner, known for his mastery of Creole and Cajun cuisine and his self-developed "New New Orleans" style. However, he is perhaps most notable for having appeared on a wide variety of cooking TV shows, including the long-running Food Network shows Emeril Live and Essence of Emeril. On those shows he pioneered several catchphrases he is associated with, including "Kick...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionChef
Date of Birth15 October 1959
CityFall River, MA
CountryUnited States of America
A lot of parents ask me how to get kids to eat more vegetables. The first thing I say is that it starts from the top.
I love to teach, and I am thrilled that so many people want to learn from me. My job is really an art form. I must say I still am shocked at how many people, regardless of their age, want to learn to cook. TV has added so much for me. It has added such a dimension for me, it is wonderful.
I love it all, because it's all real.
I'm just fortunate that now I have an audience of people on the show who don't have to pretend they have smell-o-vision. We're actually feeding these people. I'm putting my reputation on the line as an artist, as a chef.
The most interesting thing I've ever heard about myrself that isn't true is that I'm not a nice guy.
The most interesting thing I've ever heard about myrself that isn't true is that I'm not a nice guy.
Spice is life. It depends upon what you like... have fun with it. Yes, food is serious, but you should have fun with it.
Spice is life. It depends upon what you like... have fun with it. Yes, food is serious, but you should have fun with it.