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“Food is "everyday"-it has to be, or we would not survive for long. But food is never just something to eat. It is something to find or hunt or cultivate first of all; for most of human history we have spent a much longer portion of our lives worrying about food, and plotting, working, and fighting to obtain it, than we have in any other pursuit. As soon as we can count on a food supply (and so take food for granted), and not a moment sooner, we start to civilize ourselves.”

Quote by Margaret Visser

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Margaret Visser

Margaret Visser is a British writer born on May 11, 1940. Her works primarily focus on food, culture, and history, known for her in-depth research and unique perspective. more

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