- The Plate
José Andrés Interviews Fellow Chef Michel Nischan
My friend Michel Nischan is just one of those people. A chef, author, restaurateur and CEO, Michel has lead a life dedicated to others, and as a chef for more than 30 years, he has worked tirelessly to feed people healthy and wholesome meals. Growing up on a farm in Illinois, he has an astonishing appreciation for agriculture and for those who work the land. Michel’s connection to farming and food has given him the natural ability to make meals that are not only delicious, but good for us, too. He was also one of the first to really ask questions about where his food comes from and how it was grown, years before it became the news.
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