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“If time, so fleeting, must like humans die, let it be filled with good food and good talk, and then embalmed in the perfumes of conviviality.”

Quote by M. F. K. Fisher

Book:The Art of Eating

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The Art of Eating

This book delves into the intricate world of culinary techniques, exploring the art of preparing and enjoying food. It examines the cultural and historical aspects of eating, offering insights into the diverse ways in which food is consumed across different societies and times. more

Author

M. F. K. Fisher

M. F. K. Fisher, an American renowned food writer, was born on July 3, 1908, and passed away on June 22, 1992. Her works are known for their deep exploration of the relationship between food and human emotions, culture, and society. more

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“Between the ages of twenty and fifty, John Doe spends some twenty thousand hours chewing and swallowing food, more than eight hundred days and nights of steady eating. The mere contemplation of this fact is upsetting enough.”

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“It is impossible to think of any good meal, no matter how plain or elegant, without soup or bread in it”

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