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Every day, whether I am teaching or entertaining - I absolutely love bringing different people and cultures together. (Marcus Samuelsson)
We know so much about the European food story, and we're getting to know about the American food story; but we know so little about the African food story. View quote
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The food business is very tough, but there's also a lot of love and very giving. View quote
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Between the ages of six and nine, my palette was taking shape as well as my identity as a chef. It was then that I learned the difference between salty, sweet, sour and even spicy. View quote
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I had a long-lasting love affair with the flavors from Japan and the hustling New York street vendors. And, of course, a life-changing return to Ethiopia has made huge impacts on my life in food. View quote
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As an adopted person, once you find out about that 'other' side of yourself, it's almost like you find out who you really are. View quote
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In the harrowing aftermath of Haiti's earthquake, one of the greatest needs became desperately clear: safe water. View quote
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The dialogue and conversation about food is everywhere - television, chat rooms, social media outlets and among everyday conversations. View quote
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My parents were there: in front of me, behind me, in the middle of my life at all times: reprimanding me, giving me confidence, teaching me valuable lessons, to help make me the man I am today. View quote
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I want people to understand my journey and to be inspired by that. You can be an immigrant, and if you work really hard, you can have your own restaurant. View quote
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The holidays are my favorite time of year! Christmas was always one of the biggest celebrations in Sweden, and I look forward to the festivities each year. (Marcus Samuelsson)
I learned at a young age what chasing flavors meant, and I've been doing that my whole life. View quote
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Thanksgiving is probably my favorite holiday - it's a day that's American to the core and it's a day that's all about what and how we eat. View quote
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There has long been a debate in the aid community and in Africa about how to most effectively help situations of poverty in developing nations and underprivileged communities. View quote
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I want to make sure the cooking industry becomes more and more diverse. View quote
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Even just a few spices or ethnic condiments that you can keep in your pantry can turn your mundane dishes into a culinary masterpiece. View quote
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I think it's very expensive to not eat healthy. Eating healthy is the only affordable option we have left. View quote
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Cooking turkey every year doesn't have to be monotonous - I want people to always mix it up using different spices and preparations. View quote
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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 are pretty crystal clear, because of being adopted, being born in Ethiopia, being adopted to Sweden. View quote
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I love Thanksgiving because it's a holiday that is centered around food and family, two things that are of utmost importance to me. View quote
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I'm a firm believer that people find their own passions. (Marcus Samuelsson)
I think that if you grind your spices and keep them in small batches, you can use them in endless ways. The key thing is to have a spice mill or a coffee grinder, and to keep your spices cold and in tightly lidded boxes. View quote
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I love using rice as a flour; I'll grind roasted rice and dip fish in that. It gives a beautiful, crunchy texture. View quote
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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. View quote
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Most of my education has been around food. View quote
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