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Isabella Beeton, born on March 12, 1836, and died on February 6, 1865, was an English author renowned for her cookbooks. Her work 'Beeton's Book of Household Management' had a profound impact on British domestic cooking in the 19th century.

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Famous Isabella Beeton Quotes

“Dine we must and we may as well dine elegantly as well as wholesomely.”

Wells May Food Cooking Culinary Dine

Book:Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management: Abridged Edition

Source: Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management: Abridged Edition

“The white Aylesbury duck is, and deservedly, a universal favourite. Its snowy plumage and comfortable comportment make it a credit to the poultry-yard, while its broad and deep breast, and its ample back, convey the assurance that your satisfaction will not cease at its death.”

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Book:Mrs Beeton's Household Management

Source: Mrs Beeton's Household Management

“It is to be regretted that domestication has seriously deteriorated the moral character of the duck. In a wild state, he is a faithful husband.....but no sooner is he domesticated than he becomes polygamous, and makes nothing of owning ten or a dozen wives at a time.”

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Author:Isabella Beeton

“The kitchen is the great laboratory of the household, and much of the 'weal and woe' as far as regards bodily health, depends on the nature of the preparations concocted within its walls.”

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Author:Isabella Beeton

About the Author

Born: March 12, 1836
Died: February 6, 1865
Known for: Author
Quotes: 17

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Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management: Abridged EditionRelated source material

Mrs Beeton's Household ManagementRelated source material

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