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Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings was an American author renowned for her works set in the Florida Everglades. Her novel 'The Yearling' earned her the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1939. Born on August 8, 1896, Rawlings passed away on December 14, 1953.

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Famous Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Quotes

“Two elements enter into successful and happy gatherings at table. The food, whether simple or elaborate, must be carefully prepared; willingly prepared; imaginatively prepared. And the guests - friends, family or strangers - must be conscious of their welcome.”

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Author:Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

“The best fish in the world are of course those one catches oneself.”

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Book:Cross Creek Cookery

Source: Cross Creek Cookery

“Food imaginatively and lovingly prepared, and eaten in good company, warms the being with something more than the mere intake of calories. I cannot conceive of cooking for friends or family, under reasonable conditions, as being a chore.”

Company Conditions Cooking Mere Prepared Reasonable Calories Chores Good Company

Book:Cross Creek Cookery

Source: Cross Creek Cookery

About the Author

Born: August 8, 1896
Died: December 14, 1953
Known for: Author
Quotes: 66

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