Getting to a place of comfort can be uncomfortable. Marcus Samuelsson More Quotes by Marcus Samuelsson More Quotes From Marcus Samuelsson I happen to love coconut, particularly for that sweet and crunchy texture it adds to any dish. Marcus Samuelsson texturecoconutssweet People might not protest for overtly political or social causes, but when they can't feed themselves and their family, they will take to the streets. Marcus Samuelsson politicaldarkpeople People come up to me all the time and ask how I stay the way I am, and it's no secret. The first lesson a chef needs to learn is how to handle a knife; the second is how to be around all that food. Marcus Samuelsson knivessecretpeople Where is the stretch? Where is the perfect fit? Where does it make sense? You have to be a Baryshnikov. Marcus Samuelsson fitperfectdoe Larousse Gastronomique has always been the first and last word on classic European techniques and recipes. I love that it has expanded its reach to cover world cuisines and modern culinary innovations, making it more indispensable than ever. Marcus Samuelsson innovationtechniqueworld In Africa, you have no clean water, but you have good food options. In Harlem, everyone can shower and get fresh water, but you often have bad food options. Marcus Samuelsson cleangood-foodwater America has been very open to immigrants in terms of laws, getting loans - it has been helping immigrants more than it's been helping African Americans in starting a small business. That's key, whether you're starting a restaurant or a laundromat. Marcus Samuelsson keyslawamerica I love Europe, but we are still struggling with that kind of development. First of all, we don't have a smart conversation about the difference between an immigrant and a refugee. A refugee can't go back. An immigrant is someone - I chose to move to America. And I also have the option of saying hey, didn't work out, I can move back. That's a completely different story than someone who is locked in. Marcus Samuelsson smartstrugglemoving In Europe I couldn't be anything but a black cook working for somebody. My inspiration was to own, to be the chef. Marcus Samuelsson blackinspirationeurope Chocolate is one of the world’s most beloved discoveries, and when we need a quick boost of energy and endorphins, chocolate is the go-to treat. Marcus Samuelsson chocolateenergydiscovery In Ethiopia, where I was born, all the cooks are women. When I grew up in Sweden, my mom and my grandmother did predominantly all the cooking. Then I changed to restaurant kitchens, where all of a sudden there were just more men than women, and I always thought that was weird. Marcus Samuelsson grandmothermomfood Thanksgiving is one of my favorite American traditions. I quickly picked it up when I moved to the U.S. from Sweden. Marcus Samuelsson swedenmy-favoritetradition I love Thanksgiving because it's a holiday that is centered around food and family, two things that are of utmost importance to me. Marcus Samuelsson holidaythanksgivingtwo Weekends are sacred for me. They're the perfect time to relax and spend time with family and friends. Marcus Samuelsson merelaxfamilytime Every time you use the word 'healthy,' you lose. The key is to make yummy, delicious food that happens to be healthy. Marcus Samuelsson loseyoutimefood Not only are pasta dishes delicious, but they are also great, easy options for a quick dinner during a busy weekday. Marcus Samuelsson greatdinnerbusyeasy The reasons for food insecurity are many and varied. But part of the problem is the global farming systems. Marcus Samuelsson farminginsecurityproblemfood While some people may think being a chef only entails making enticing dishes and pushing the culinary boundaries, being a part of the food industry involves much more. Marcus Samuelsson thinkfoodpeoplechef Like all food, whether you're talking about Persian food, or Chinese food, or Swedish food, it's always a reflection of wars, trading, a bunch of good and a bunch of bad. But what's left is always the food story. Marcus Samuelsson goodyoureflectionfood Let the fresh fruits and vegetables be your guide, and make something that will keep for the whole week. Marcus Samuelsson yoursomethingwillvegetables
