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I've never really had a problem with people.

Emeril Lagasse

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Emeril Lagasse
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: October 15
Businessperson
Chef
Non-Fiction Writer
Restaurateur
Fall River
Massachusetts
Problem
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Never
People

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Food that's beautiful to look at seems to taste better than food that isn't.
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I make some of my best recipes with a simple homemade stock. Keep shrimp shells stored in a plastic bag in the freezer. When you have almost a gallon-bag full, you can make a stock in 30 minutes that you can use in soups and sauces. You can then freeze the stock in ice-cube trays.
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Get up every day and try a little harder than the day before.
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The cool thing is that now that people have made this evolution where cooking is cool, people are doing it on weekends, they're doing their own challenges. It's back to cooking. And it's real cooking.
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Soups are a great way to introduce a lot of vegetables to kids. Stir-fries, too, because they contain so many different shapes and colors.
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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 with it.
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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 cook, you understand life and how serious it is. There comes a point where there's got to be a better balance.
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I think many cooks are afraid of undercooked meats. A good thermometer is a cook's best friend.
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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.
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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 in the morning or in a mixture of fruit or in your oatmeal or even in your cereal.
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Books make great gifts because they expand your horizons and keep you cooking.
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The most interesting thing I've ever heard about myrself that isn't true is that I'm not a nice guy.
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Many of my staff have been with me for over 20 years. I have a great team, and I make sure they feel respected and appreciated.
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Start with a clean grill. Keep it clean by brushing with a wire brush after preheating, and again after cooking. Make sure to oil your grates and your food before putting it on the grill to keep it from sticking.
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Mom ran the house, so we grew up Portuguese.
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In order to be big, you have to think big. If you think small, you're going to be small.
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Those other 10 o'clock shows that come on, all you get from them is headaches and nightmares when you go to bed! At least we give you food, know what I mean?
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We'll be going to the fish market and a farmer's market this afternoon to get what we need to make and eat dinner as a family. I'm trying to expose my kids to going to a farmers market or the fish market and learning what that's all about.
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Everyone needs a mentor.
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I wouldn't ask any of my employees to do anything I wouldn't do. And I work as hard, if not harder than the rest of the staff, to set an example. I also believe in giving my employees a lot of room to be creative and to express themselves.
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