Lior lev sercarz biography of donald
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The love of spices once sent ships sailing halfway around the globe —and spices still play an essential role in cuisines around the world. Lior Lev Sercarz, the self-proclaimed "King of Spices," is a standout when it comes to seasoning: His spice blends have graced the kitchens of famous chefs and at-home cooks alike.
"Spices are one of the most important things in the culinary world, but also in the world. Because it's a rare ingredient … that touches everybody," Sercarz said. "To me, it was a happy place, because it connected me all the time to food."
That connection has led to a very successful business. Sercarz's blends -- which can include up to 23 herbs and spices -- are sought after by some of the world's most famous chefs, including Eric Ripert and Daniel Boulud. Boulud describes Sercarz as "very passionate, very serious, very committed" — and at the same time, an "artist."
His blends, which range from fruity to floral, piney to pungent, are eve
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Q&A with Chef Lior Lev Sercarz
Your life has been really action-packed with travel and adventure. When did you decide that you were going to be a chef?
I travelled in South America for a year. I cooked a lot. I became the designated cook for the group, in fact. Everyone else went everywhere and saw things they were “supposed” to see, and I just cooked. I obsessed over the markets, the variety of vegetables and proteins, and that’s what made me start to think that I should potentially pursue cooking as a career. The exploration part of it was what was and still is to me the big driver of my love of food. Some people get it from home, but for me, I had a need to look for what else was out there. What haven’t I tried yet? What haven’t I cooked yet? I travel for food. It’s how I’m able to meet people and discover. It’s also beyond food—it’s the culture, the history, it’s humankind.
When was the last time you tried something new that really blew your mind?
On a trip to Indi
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Lior Lev Sercarz
Chef Lior Lev Sercarz, classically trained and world-traveled, has been making his signature spice blends and French biscuits beneath the La Boîte brand since 2006. New York-based La Boîte is a global spice brand for professional chefs, culinary enthusiasts, and home cooks featuring single and crafted spice blends sourced from farmers and producers from around the world. La Boîte’s unique, high-quality spice blends transform any dish from everyday into unforgettable.
Lior has collaborated with culinary icons and artisans known as the “Spice Masters” to create unique spice blends and products, each telling its own story and designed to take the culinary experience to new heights of deliciousness. From crafted blends and single-origin spices, specialty pantry items and culinary gifts, to biscuits and chocolates, Lior and the La Boîte grupp are continuously crafting and curating products to inspire and transform.
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