Marcus Samuelsson
Marcus Samuelsson
Marcus 'Joar' Samuelsson is an Ethiopian-born, Swedish-raised chef and restaurateur...
NationalityEthiopian
ProfessionChef
Date of Birth25 January 1970
CityAddis Ababa, Ethiopia
CountryEthiopia
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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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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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When I ride the subway back and forth, sometimes I look at the other passengers and wonder if any of them are children who have been adopted or parents who have adopted.
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Certain foods are good for preparing your body for an intense workout and giving you the energy you need to endure it. Others are great for after exercising to help you maintain calorie burning, build muscle, and prevent cramping.
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I don't have memories of Ethiopia as a child. I didn't learn about Ethiopian culture until after I moved to New York and started meeting people from the Ethiopian community.
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Most people cringe at the thought of a casserole.
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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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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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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'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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I feel fortunate to be part of the cooking community. We learn from each other.
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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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The opportunity here in the U.S. is so unique because we are so diverse, with so many different cultures living together. Christians, Jews, Hindus, Muslims and Buddhists, all with their own connections to the spiritual aspects of food and with lessons that we can learn from each other.
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For centuries, soup kitchens have been a way for local communities to offer a way of support, both nutritional and emotional to their less lucky neighbors.