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 Copy Share Image
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… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Just like keeping a healthy diet is important to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, eating the right foods is just as important for… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
While some people may think being a chef only entails making enticing dishes and pushing the culinary boundaries, being a part of… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
As a chef, I always have in mind how to properly feed the public, but at times it's easy to forget that… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
I love cookbooks for completely different reasons. I love 'The Harry's Bar Cookbook' and Marco-Pierre White's 'White Heat' for their feel. For… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
I get so tickled when that pilot happens to be an African American because I rarely see that. The same is true… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
As a chef and activist, I'm particularly concerned with food politics issues such as the farm bill. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Being an Ethiopian-born, Swedish-raised chef, there's nothing traditional about my Thanksgiving spread. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
People come up to me all the time and ask how I stay the way I am, and it's no secret. The… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Between the ages of six and nine, my palette was taking shape as well as my identity as a chef. It was… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
You have to balance, but you can be aggressive as a chef. It benefits the food. You have to be passionate. You… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
I am a chef through and through. Everything I do - whether it is cooking for kids in Harlem or cooking in… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
They say never trust a skinny chef, but the fact is, to stay healthy when you're a chef means you have to… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
You know that old expression "It's not whether you win or lose; it's how you play the game". That line was definitely… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Taking dishes straight off the restaurant's menu and putting them into a cookbook doesn't work, because as a chef you have your… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
As a chef, I could not wash my hands - nor clean pots, pans, utensils, meats or produce, nor make soups and… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Criticism is part of the creative man's journey, and I appreciate it. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
We can all agree that government cant solve the obesity crisis alone. Its an ongoing issue that will require a collaborative effort across private… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
While most individuals use the flesh of the coconut in their cooking, coconut water and oil are also known to have numerous health benefits. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
For many sports fans, the onset of fall only means one thing: It's football season! — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
There are so many times there could have been a left turn instead of a right turn in all people's lives. I think mine… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
I'm lucky to live in New York, a city that offers so many options for lunch. I can pick up dumplings from a Midtown… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite American traditions. I quickly picked it up when I moved to the U.S. from Sweden. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Although I believe affection and romance should be shown all year around, it's always smart to have a good plan up your sleeve for… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
I would love to take a cooking class from Gandhi. Maybe I could teach him how to cook, and he could teach me his… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
I get so tickled when that pilot happens to be an African American because I rarely see that. The same is true when I… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
It's key to know which essential foods will keep you going and help your body recover after hard work. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
