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Emeril Lagasse

(1959) Restaurateur United States

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Emeril Lagasse is a restaurateur from the United States, best known for Essential Emeril.

Quick Facts About Emeril Lagasse

Born: October 15, 1959
Nationality: United States
Profession: Restaurateur
Notable works: Essential Emeril

About Emeril Lagasse

Emeril John Lagasse III is an American chef, restaurateur, television personality, cookbook author, and National Best Recipe award winner for his "Turkey and Hot Sausage Chili" recipe in 2003. He is a regional James Beard Award winner, known for his mastery of Creole and Cajun cuisine and his self-developed "New New Orleans" style. He is of Portuguese descent on his mother's side while being of French heritage through his father. He is the father of Chef E.J. Lagasse.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Quotes by Emeril Lagasse · Page 3

My Food Network shows, 'Emeril Live' and 'Essence of Emeril,' are not in production right now, but I wouldn't say that I'm…

Enjoy

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A lot of parents ask me how to get kids to eat more vegetables. The first thing I say is that it…

Ask me

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I think you have to be careful with spices. Kids' palates can be very delicate, and they might not like things overspiced.…

Baby

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When I cook with my son, I might chop vegetables and have fun with different shapes. Cooking is a way to teach…

Cooking

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Spice is life. It depends upon what you like... have fun with it. Yes, food is serious, but you should have fun…

Depends

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I've always been known for bold flavors and rustic cooking, but there is another side to me. As you evolve as a…

Balance

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Being a food show and being me, I always kicked it up a notch, which means I would always elevate the spice…

Always

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I've always done food that can work in a set time frame. The message I'm trying to get across is, it doesn't…

Done

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I'm working harder than ever now, and I'm putting on my pants the same as I always have. I just get up…

Every day

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I started cooking when I was about 10. I have memories like when I was 6 or 7 with my mom, and…

Cooking

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Cooking is so popular today because it's the perfect mix of food and fun.

Cooking

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If you don't follow your dream, who will?

Dream

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I can't tell you enough about cinnamon. Cinnamon is an awesome spice to use and it goes great with something like apples…

Apples

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It's okay to play with your food.

Food

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Get up every day and try a little harder than the day before.

Every day

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Everyone needs a mentor.

Mentor

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My philosophy from day one is that I can sleep better at night if I can improve an individual's knowledge about food…

Food

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When I first decided to open a restaurant, I was turned down by several banks. It was the late 80's and many…

Decided

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I guess I feel that I was following my instincts, and at the same time being guided by the best. I became…

Cake

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Scatter soaked hardwood chunks over your coals for a quick and easy way to add a smoky nuance to your grilled foods.

Add

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I had a fierce curiosity about this food thing.

Curiosity

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I think many cooks are afraid of undercooked meats. A good thermometer is a cook's best friend.

Best

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You go to a restaurant in the States and kids have these game boards at the table. You don't see that in…

Boards

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The world has changed, and it's almost been 11 years. I have 975 employees. I have six restaurants. We haven't opened any…

Changed

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I think all kids need snacks. Mine are fruit machines. I give them things like apple slices, berries and melon. Do I…

Apple

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