Glenn Lindgren (born Glenn Michael Lindgren; February 9, 1955 - September 16, 2017) was a chef, food writer, and frequent guest on television and radio. He graduated from the University of St. Thomas in 1977. Lindgren was involved in the food, restaurant, and travel industries through the creation and management of four popular websites, as well as his establishment of Three Guys From Miami, an entertainment partnership promoting Cuban food and culture.[1]
Glenn Lindgren | |
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.jpg) Glenn Lindgren on the set of Tyler's Ultimate by Tyler Florence in Miami, 2002 | |
| Born | February 9, 1955 Minneapolis, MN |
| Died | September 16, 2017 Minnesota |
| Culinary career | |
| Cooking style | Cuban, Latin American, Spanish, Swedish |
Television show(s)
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Lindgren is the author of two popular cookbooks: Three Guys From Miami Cook Cuban and Three Guys From Miami Celebrate Cuban.
Professional career
editTelevision
editLindgren was featured in Keith Famie's Adventures: Miami and South Beach on the Food Network in 2002 and in Tyler's Ultimate: The Ultimate Paella on the Food Network in 2003. He also appeared in Christmas in America: Miami Noche Buena on the Food Network, which originally aired December 14, 2003. Lindgren also appeared on CBS Sunday Morning in 2005 and was featured in a Public television documentary, La Cocina Cubana: Secretos de Mi Abuela -- The Cuban Kitchen: My Grandmother's Secrets, which aired May 26, 2005.[2]
- Taste of America on the Travel Channel: Cuban Tamales. Original air date: June 21, 2005
- Three Guys From Miami Cook Cuban a cooking show on WPBT Public Television Miami
- Despierta América: Camarones con Arroz Amarillo Original air date: October 7, 2005
Radio
edit- The Splendid Table on National Public Radio.[3]
- All Things Considered on National Public Radio.[4]
- Several Appearances on Food & Wine Talk on WDNA Radio Miami
Personal life
editLindgren grew up in Minneapolis and first came to Miami in 1984, where he began his studies in Cuban and Latin cuisine.[5] He died while hiking in Minnesota.[6]
Books
edit- Three Guys From Miami Cook Cuban, 2004, ISBN 1-58685-433-X
- Three Guys From Miami Celebrate Cuban, 2006, ISBN 1-4236-0063-0
References
edit- ^ Miami Herald, “The Three Amigos” November 3, 2002.
- ^ "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About the Three Guys from Miami!". Archived from the original on 2015-03-21. Retrieved 2015-03-21.
- ^ "Error | the Splendid Table". Archived from the original on 2015-04-02. Retrieved 2015-03-21.
- ^ "'Three Guys' Bowl Pick? Sloppy Joes, Cuban Style". NPR.org. Archived from the original on 2016-11-22. Retrieved 2018-04-04.
- ^ Minneapolis Star Tribune, “iCuban site got party guys cooking” October 18, 2005.
- ^ "Obituary for Glenn Michael Lindgren". Star Tribune. Retrieved 2017-09-19.