“Right now, Harlem is delicious. On the corner of 125th and Frederick Douglass Avenue, I turn my head south and see Little… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
I feel fortunate to be part of the cooking community. We learn from each other. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
I want to make sure the cooking industry becomes more and more diverse. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Most cultures traditionally link food and spirituality directly with periodic restrictions and celebrations punctuating the year. Abstinence from particular foods or full-on… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Clean water and access to food are some of the simplest things that we can take for granted each and every day.… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
I don't distinguish the music I listen to from great music - it's just music. There shouldn't be an announcement that divides… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
I love chicken. But, like a lot of chefs and cooks, I get tired of preparing it the same way. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
The dialogue and conversation about food is everywhere - television, chat rooms, social media outlets and among everyday conversations. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Cooking is in an honest profession where you cannot hide and let others do the work for you. You have to show… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
In Ethiopia, food is often looked at through a strong spiritual lens, stronger than anywhere else I know. It's the focal point… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Pasta isn't just for Italian food anymore. Now there are tasty pasta recipes found in Asian cuisine, and it's emerging as a… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
It wasn't until I came to New York and started to see the African American community, but also the Ethiopian community here,… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Without food, we cannot survive, and that is why issues that affect the food industry are so important. — 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
What makes Harlem special is that at any given time, food seekers can not only find food deeply rooted in Southern, Latin… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
I always suggest something fast and simple so you have more time to share with friends; and when we think of the… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Every time you use the word 'healthy,' you lose. The key is to make yummy, delicious food that happens to be healthy. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
I had a long-lasting love affair with the flavors from Japan and the hustling New York street vendors. And, of course, a… — 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
Being an Ethiopian-born, Swedish-raised chef, there's nothing traditional about my Thanksgiving spread. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Here's a thought: what if we ban the word 'healthy food' from our culinary vocabulary? I'm not talking about banning foods that… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Cooking with your kids and engaging them in hands-on activities are two ways to begin to educate children about the healthy eating,… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
The opportunity here in the U.S. is so unique because we are so diverse, with so many different cultures living together. Christians,… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
I cannot stress a greater importance than to teach the young generation about the risks of unhealthy eating. A great way to… — 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
