To become a good cook is to know yourself, and I, at this point, know myself. I know myself, and I know the cook I want to be and the cook I am striving to be.
Marcus SamuelssonRead
I'm engaged in food on so many levels, and I love that. So my work, my craft, is around food, and writing is one aspect of it; communicating a narrative, cooking online is one aspect of it; solving the food chasm that we have in Harlem and finding a farmers market is another one, and all of them are equally exciting for me.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects the author's deep passion for food and its various facets, including cooking and community engagement.
Marcus Samuelsson expresses his multifaceted relationship with food, highlighting its significance in his life and career. He values the narrative aspect of cooking and writing as tools for communication and community connection, emphasizing how each element of his work contributes to addressing food accessibility challenges in Harlem, showcasing his commitment to both culinary arts and social issues.
Themes
FoodPassionCommunityCookingWriting
In practice
Example use cases
During a cooking class, I shared a quote about food to inspire participants to connect through cooking.
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