As a chef and activist, I'm particularly concerned with food politics issues such as the farm bill. Marcus Samuelsson activistbillchef Change image and share on social
Being an Ethiopian-born, Swedish-raised chef, there's nothing traditional about my Thanksgiving spread. Marcus Samuelsson bearchefethiopian Change image and share on social
Cooking with your kids and engaging them in hands-on activities are two ways to begin to educate children about the healthy eating, and kick start the important task to help change how the younger generation looks at food and nutrition. Marcus Samuelsson activitybeginchange share on social
Here's a thought: what if we ban the word 'healthy food' from our culinary vocabulary? I'm not talking about banning foods that are considered healthy. I'm talking about changing the way we think about food overall. Marcus Samuelsson banchangeconsider share on social
My father was a big influence - it was very important to him that we traveled, and he gave me my strong work ethic. Marcus Samuelsson bigethicfather Change image and share on social
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. Marcus Samuelsson confidencefrontgive Change image and share on social
I credit my grandmother for teaching me to love and respect food. She taught me how to waste nothing, to make sure I used every bit of the chicken and boil the bones till no flavor could be extracted from them. Marcus Samuelsson biteboilbone share on social
While eating gluten-free may help you lose weight initially because it eliminates baked goods, one has to be smart when choosing replacement options because the gluten-free versions often have the same number of calories. Marcus Samuelsson bakecaloriechoose share on social
In Ethiopia, food is often looked at through a strong spiritual lens, stronger than anywhere else I know. It's the focal point of weddings, births and funerals and is a daily ceremony from the preparation of the meal and the washing of hands to the sharing of meals. Marcus Samuelsson birthceremonydaily share on social
Weekends are sacred for me. They're the perfect time to relax and spend time with family and friends. Marcus Samuelsson familyfriendperfect Change image and share on social