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
affect cannot food issues
Without food, we cannot survive, and that is why issues that affect the food industry are so important.
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Egypt is the largest wheat importer in the world. In some part, this is due to irrigation issues and inhospitable climes. Egypt's dependence on wheat is also partially because for decades it has been cheaper to import wheat, corn, soy and barley from the U.S. than to grow it locally.
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We can all agree that government can't solve the obesity crisis alone. It's an ongoing issue that will require a collaborative effort across private and public sectors if we want to see some long-term success.
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As a chef and activist, I'm particularly concerned with food politics issues such as the farm bill.
government issues long
We can all agree that government cant solve the obesity crisis alone. Its an ongoing issue that will require a collaborative effort across private and public sectors if we want to see some long-term success.
real views issues
While I hold my own views, it's important not to get too wrapped up in individual candidates and personalities, but instead to focus on the real issues
aspect love whether
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.
appreciate creative criticism
Criticism is part of the creative man's journey, and I appreciate it.
city type
Each city should have its own type of restaurant.
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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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I've lived all over the world, but Harlem is very special to me, and when I decided to open a restaurant near my home, I didn't want it to be business as usual.
absolutely bringing love people teaching whether
Every day, whether I am teaching or entertaining - I absolutely love bringing different people and cultures together.
divides food good tastes
There shouldn't be an announcement that divides our food between what tastes good and what is good for us.
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I would love to take a cooking class from Gandhi. Maybe I could teach him how to cook, and he could teach me his message. I wouldn't mind learning how to make couscous from scratch from a North African woman, either.