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William Alcott was an American author born on August 6, 1798, and died on March 29, 1859. He is known for his religious and moral writings, being one of the key figures in the 19th-century American religious revival movement.

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“Bread is a staple article of diet in theory, rather than in practice. There are few who are truly fond of bread in its simplest, most pure, and most healthful state.... Is there one person in a thousand who would truly enjoy a meal of simple bread of two days old?”

Persons Two States Enjoy Simple Practice Food Theory Thousand Pure Cooking Bread Diets Meals Culinary Articles Simplest Two Days Staples

Book:The Young Housekeeper: Or, Thoughts on Food and Cookery

Source: The Young Housekeeper: Or, Thoughts on Food and Cookery

“One word, in this place, respecting asparagus. The young shoots of this plant, boiled, are the most unexceptionable form of greens with which I am acquainted.”

Form Young Plant Vegetables One Word Asparagus

Author:William Alcott

“Every thing in human character goes to wreck, under the reign of procrastination, while prompt action gives to all things a corresponding and proportional life and energy.”

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Book:The Young Woman's Guide to Excellence ... Tenth Stereotype Edition

Source: The Young Woman's Guide to Excellence ... Tenth Stereotype Edition

“Strange that mankind should ever have used the mushroom. All the various species of this substance are of a leathery consistence, and contain but little nutriment. The condiments or seasonings which are added are what are chiefly prized. Without these, we should almost as soon eat saw dust as mushrooms.”

Should Littles Used Saws Mankind Strange Species Various Dust Substance Mushrooms Seasoning Condiments

Author:William Alcott

“Lettuce, greens and celery, though much eaten, are worse than cabbage, being equally indigestible without the addition of condiments. Besides, the lettuce contains narcotic properties. It is said of Galen, that he used to obtain from a head of it, eaten on going to bed, all the good effects of a dose of opium.”

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Book:The Young House-keeper: Or, Thoughts on Food and Cookery

Source: The Young House-keeper: Or, Thoughts on Food and Cookery

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Born: August 6, 1798
Died: March 29, 1859
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Quotes: 5

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The Young House-keeper: Or, Thoughts on Food and CookeryRelated source material

The Young Housekeeper: Or, Thoughts on Food and CookeryRelated source material

The Young Woman's Guide to Excellence ... Tenth Stereotype EditionRelated source material

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