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
education food
Most of my education has been around food.
appreciate creative criticism
Criticism is part of the creative man's journey, and I appreciate it.
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Avocados have a creamy texture, making them a healthier replacement for ingredients like butter and mayo in recipes, though they do contain a surprisingly large amount of fat - a whopping 30 grams per medium-sized avocado.
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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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As a chef, I always have in mind how to properly feed the public, but at times it's easy to forget that some people have trouble even getting any food, much less adequate nutrition.
great portions
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.'
business food love
The food business is very tough, but there's also a lot of love and very giving.
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.
east historical received seen
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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It wasn't until I came to New York and started to see the African American community, but also the Ethiopian community here, and started to eat the food, started to understand the music. I said, you know, I got to go and understand the culture. So me and my sister went.
gave influence work
My father was a big influence - it was very important to him that we traveled, and he gave me my strong work ethic.
business decided harlem home lived near open special
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.
evolved favorite guy local wants
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.
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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.