The time has come to recognize that food, how we produce it, process it, package it, sell it, cook it and eat it, is as important as any other issue.
Jose AndresRead
Dorado Beach's rich history provided amazing inspiration to put forward a bold menu celebrating the legacy of the people and cuisine that shaped this unique destination and to push me to share some of my own stories.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on how the rich history of a place can inspire creativity and personal storytelling.
In this quote, Chef Jose Andres expresses how the vibrant history of Dorado Beach ignites his creativity in crafting a menu that honors the culinary traditions and legacy of the local people. He conveys the idea that by connecting with a place's past, one can find inspiration not only to create but also to share personal narratives that resonate with that cultural backdrop.
Themes
InspirationHistoryCuisineLegacyStorytelling
In practice
Example use cases
During a cooking class, one might quote this to encourage students to draw from local traditions.
More from Jose Andres
All quotes βPeople ask me in Europe, when they do interviews... they ask me, 'Well, how does it feel to be a cook in a country that doesn't know how to eat?' It always touches a nerve, because Europe and the world think that America is no more than bad hot dogs and bad burgers.
Jose AndresRead
As immigrants, we understand better than most that to be an American is a privilege that conveys not just rights but responsibilities.
Jose AndresRead
My family and I cook at home almost every day together. The kitchen is the central and most important room in the house; it's a great way for us to connect. We love going to the farmer's market on Sundays as a family and choosing the ingredients together.
Jose AndresRead
Spain is a fascinating mix of people, languages, culture and food, but if there is one thing all Spaniards share, it's a love of food and drink.
Jose AndresRead
When I came to El Bulli, right away I knew I was becoming part of something incredible. It was like watching the Big Bang happening right in front of me.
Jose AndresRead
Similar quotes
We have to inspire people and give them a sense of hope. We need to bring people along, not ridicule and tear them down.
Masai UjiriRead
In this world you've a soul for a compass_x000D_ _x000D_ And a heart for a pair of wings_x000D_ _x000D_ There's a star on the far horizon_x000D_ _x000D_ Rising bright in an azure sky_x000D_ _x000D_ For the rest of the time that you're given_x000D_ _x000D_ Why walk when you can fly?
Mary Chapin CarpenterRead
'May the Force be with you' is charming but it's not important. What's important is that you become the Force - for yourself and perhaps for other people.
Harrison FordRead
When we create the right kind of identity, we can say things to the world around us that they don't actually believe makes sense. We can get them to do things that they don't think they can do.
Bryan StevensonRead
When one takes action for others, one's own suffering is transformed into the energy that can keep one moving forward; a light of hope illuminating a new tomorrow for oneself and others is kindled.
Daisaku IkedaRead
I feel very privileged to hear how somebody used to run around stickin' people up and stealing cars, and now they're gettin' their life back together... I just love the stories. The stories of the fallen world, they excite us. That's the interesting stuff.
Denis JohnsonRead