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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Every day, whether I am teaching or entertaining - I absolutely love bringing different people and cultures together.
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My parents were there: in front of me, behind me, in the middle of my life at all times: reprimanding me, giving me confidence, teaching me valuable lessons, to help make me the man I am today.
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I credit my grandmother for teaching me to love and respect food. She taught me how to waste nothing, to make sure I used every bit of the chicken and boil the bones till no flavor could be extracted from them.
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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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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.
people
Most people cringe at the thought of a casserole.
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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.
love
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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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.
people
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 think the kitchen is the new garage. And I think for a guy that wants to go out and be an evolved person, he should know about his local favorite restaurant. He should know how to cook something.