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“We ought to know about our culinary past. Food and identity is terribly important ... I don't mean we should go out and eat historic dishes, but we should know what makes us different ... self-confident nations have that sense of where they come from.”

Quote by Tom Jaine

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Tom Jaine, born in 1943, is a British writer known for his works in the fields of history, culture, and travel. His writing is celebrated for its thorough research and vivid narrative style, and has garnered high praise from both academic circles and general readers. more

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