Bringing Professional Techniques and Fresh
Perspectives to Home Kitchens Everywhere
NEW
YORK, Oct. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OXO, an
award-winning consumer brand from the Home & Outdoor business
segment of Helen of Troy Limited
(NASDAQ: HELE), unveils the lineup for the fourth year
of its acclaimed Chefs in Residence program. This year, the program
features three distinguished culinary icons: Marcus Samuelsson, Bricia Lopez, and Dan
Kluger.
Through this program, OXO partners with renowned chefs to make
cutting-edge techniques and inspiring recipes more accessible to
at-home chefs, offering tips that enhance everyday cooking and make
creative use of pantry staples, using OXO's most innovative tools.
This year's lineup features three James
Beard award-winning chefs, all united by a shared mission of
bringing an elevated, yet accessible, culinary experience to your
kitchen.
The OXO Chefs in Residence program continues its tradition of
celebrating culinary expertise with a fresh, dynamic approach. This
year's content series, "Fresh Take with OXO Chefs in Residence"
addresses common consumer challenges such as convenience,
budget-friendly cooking, exploring global flavors, gaining
confidence in the kitchen, and minimizing food waste. Chefs Dan,
Marcus and Bricia share recipes that streamline meal prep, fuse
global flavors, and inspire culinary creativity with their favorite
award-winning OXO tools.
"The OXO Chefs in Residence program is all about celebrating
innovation in the kitchen," said Chef Marcus Samuelsson. "I'm excited to share my
recipes and techniques, and to show how OXO's award-winning
products can make cooking simple and enjoyable."
The content series highlights the individuality and unique
specialties of each chef. Look forward to recipes featuring Dan's
Barista-Style Drinks like his signature Coffee Marula-tini,
Bricia's iconic Tinga Tostadas or Marcus's "Nextovers" concept,
including Fried Chicken with Avocado Dip and Hot Honey, creatively
utilizing leftover ingredients reimagined and pantry staples.
"My goal is to highlight the rich traditions of Oaxacan cuisine
and demonstrate how easily these cultural flavors can be
incorporated into everyday meals," said Chef Bricia Lopez. "With OXO's tools, we'll explore
how to bring authentic, delicious tastes to kitchens
everywhere."
"Participating in the OXO Chefs in Residence program is an
incredible opportunity," said Chef Dan
Kluger. "OXO's innovation opens up the ability to create
delicious, restaurant-quality meals at home."
For exciting updates and cooking inspiration, follow the OXO
Chefs in Residence on the official OXO
website (www.oxo.com/chefs-in-residence),
YouTube (www.youtube.com/oxo), TikTok
(www.tiktok.com/@oxo_us), and Instagram channel
(www.instagram.com/oxo).
Meet OXO's New Chefs in Residence
- Marcus Samuelsson is the
renowned chef behind many restaurants worldwide, including Red
Rooster in Harlem (NYC) and
Overtown (Miami), Hav & Mar in
Chelsea (NYC), Metropolis at
PAC-NYC, Marcus Bar & Grille in
Atlanta, and its Live! flagship at
American Dream (NJ) and several MARCUS locations, including the
Bahamas, Montreal, and most recently, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Samuelsson was the
youngest to ever receive a three-star review from The New York Times. He has won eight James Beard
Foundation Awards and recently won a 2023 Emmy Award for the Short
Form Program "My Mark."
Additionally, Marcus has won numerous competition shows, including
Top Chef Masters and Chopped All-Stars, and appears regularly on
those franchises as a Judge. He also recently appeared as an Iron
Chef on Netflix's Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend. Samuelsson
is the author of multiple books including The New York Times bestselling memoir Yes, Chef and The
Rise: Black Cooks and the Soul of American Food.
- Follow Marcus Samuelsson on
Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
- Marcus's Favorite OXO Tools: OXO POP Containers, 11"
Balloon Whisk, Fish Turner, 3 Piece Angled Measuring Cup Set, 12"
Tongs With Silicone Heads, Precision Pour Glass Dispenser - 12 oz ,
Etched Ginger & Garlic Grater.
- Bricia Lopez is an esteemed
entrepreneur and cultural ambassador. She has become a pivotal
figure in the Los Angeles culinary
landscape. Through Guelaguetza, her family's James Beard Award-winning restaurant in
Koreatown, Bricia and her siblings have propelled Oaxacan cuisine
and culture to the forefront of the modern gastronomic scene. Her
influence extends beyond the kitchen, with The New Yorker hailing
her as the "Queen of Mezcal." In 2019, Bricia contributed to
launching Las Vegas' premier
mezcal bar, Mama Rabbit, housed within Park MGM. Her passion for
Oaxacan cuisine led to the publication of her first cookbook,
Oaxaca: Home Cooking from the
Heart of Mexico, in 2019. This
James Beard-nominated bestseller
garnered thousands of five-star reviews on Amazon. Bricia's second
cookbook, Asada, was released in spring 2023. Together with her
siblings, Bricia has also launched two direct-to-consumer brands, I
Love Micheladas™ and Guelaguetza™ Mole Starters. In 2020, Bricia
co-founded RE: Her, a non-profit dedicated to advancing and
empowering women restaurateurs. Bricia also shares her culinary
insights and love for Oaxacan culture through her newsletter,
From Oaxaca, where readers
can explore recipes, traditions, and the vibrant life of
Oaxaca. Bricia resides in
Los Angeles with her son and
daughter and frequently travels to Oaxaca to maintain her deep connection with
her cultural roots.
- Follow Bricia on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
- Bricia's Favorite OXO Tools: 3-Piece Silicone Spatula Set,
3.5 Cup Smart Seal Glass Rectangle Container, Garlic Press,
Soft-Handled Can Opener, Silicone Basting Brush, 2-Piece Cutting
Board Set, Non-Stick 12-Inch Frying Pan with Lid.
- Born and raised in NYC, Dan
Kluger grew up in a family where cooking always played a
major role. He studied Nutrition and Hospitality Management at
Syracuse University where he interned
at Danny Meyer's Union Square
café. After graduation, he worked his way up in the kitchen,
eventually becoming the first Chef de Cuisine at Table under Chef
Floyd Cardoz. Dan later served as
Executive Chef, hired by Tom
Colicchio, at The Core Club, transforming the "members only"
dining room experience. Dan joined Jean-Georges Vongerichten's team in 2008,
helping open restaurants in Arizona, Utah, DC, and New
York. As executive chef at ABC Kitchen and ABC Cocina, he
won the 2011 James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant, was named a
Food & Wine Best New Chef in 2012, and earned a 2014 James
Beard nomination for Best Chef NYC. Kluger was most recently
nominated as a 2024 James Beard Award semi-finalist for Outstanding
Chef. In 2016 Dan opened his first solo venture, Loring Place,
fulfilling a lifelong dream and showcasing the skills he had become
known for throughout his career. In Fall 2020, he released his
debut cookbook Chasing Flavor followed by the launch of the to-go
only grandma pizza concept, Washington Squares, in December 2020. He recently launched his third
project Greywind in 2023, located in Hudson Yards alongside an
adjacent bakery (The Bakery at Greywind) and cocktail bar
(Spygold).
- Follow Dan's social media on Instagram and Facebook.
- Dan's Favorite OXO Tools: Rapid Brewer, Conical Burr
Coffee Grinder - Matte Black, Steel Single Wall Cocktail Shaker,
Steel Angled Jigger, Classic Swipe Ice Cream Scoop, Precision Scale
with Timer, 3-Piece Silicone Spatula Set.
3-Piece Silicone Spatula Set
About Chefs in Residence
The OXO Chefs in Residence
program offers a captivating culinary experience that celebrates
creativity, innovation, and simplicity in the kitchen. Viewers can
look forward to engaging content, including behind-the-scenes
glimpses into the chefs' routines, and practical tips for enhancing
their cooking with OXO's award-winning tools.
About OXO
For over three decades, OXO has been a leader in innovative,
award-winning design, known for creating products that enhance
everyday life. Since launching the iconic OXO Good Grips Swivel
Peeler in 1990, OXO continues to challenge the status quo by
anticipating needs and crafting modern, functional tools that solve
everyday problems. Today, OXO offers a wide range of products
across multiple home categories including cooking, baking,
cleaning, storage, organization, coffee, and baby essentials. With
over 100 design awards worldwide, OXO's products are proudly
displayed in prestigious institutions like the Museum of Modern Art
and the Smithsonian Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum. As a
proud member of 1% for the Planet, OXO donates 1% of its annual
sales to environmental causes. Discover how OXO is making every day
better at www.oxo.com.
About Helen of Troy
Limited
Helen of Troy Limited
(Nasdaq: HELE) is a leading global consumer products company
offering creative products and solutions for its customers through
a diversified portfolio of well-recognized and widely trusted
brands, including OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Vicks, Braun,
Honeywell, PUR, Hot Tools and Drybar. The Company sometimes refers
to these brands as its Leadership Brands. All trademarks herein
belong to Helen of Troy Limited
(or its subsidiaries) and/or are used under license from their
respective licensors. For more information about Helen of Troy, please
visit www.helenoftroy.com.
Media Contacts:
OXO
Sylvia Lopez, PR Associate
Slopez@helenoftroy.com
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