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Quote by Auguste Escoffier

“Good food is the foundation of genuine happiness.”

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Auguste Escoffier, a renowned French chef often hailed as the founder of modern French cuisine, was born on October 28, 1846, and passed away on February 12, 1935. His contributions to culinary arts are not only reflected in the restaurants and culinary schools he established, but also in the lasting impact of his book 'Le Guide Culinaire'. more

“The workman mindful of success, therefore, will naturally direct his attention to the faultless preparation of his stock, and in order to achieve this result, he will find it necessary not merely to make use of the freshest and finest goods, but also to exercise the most scrupulous care in their preparation, for, in cooking, care is half the battle.”

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Author:Auguste Escoffier

“Other creatures receive food simply as fodder. But we take the raw materials of the earth and work with them—touch them, manipulate them, taste them, glory in their heady smells and colors, and then, through a bit of alchemy, transform them into delicious creations.”

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Author:Judith Jones

“I certainly feel that the time is not far distant when a knowledge of the principles of diet will be an essential part of ones education. Then mankind will eat to live, be able to do better mental and physical work and disease will be less frequent.”

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Book:Original 1896 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book

Source: Original 1896 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book

“Progress in civilization has been accompanied by progress in cookery.”

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