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“It is possible to ruin a chicken in the cooking of it, but not easily. Short of burning it or letting it get dried out, you can hardly go wrong.”

Quote by Jo Coudert

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Jo Coudert is a renowned author whose works have gained widespread popularity. The exact birth and death years are unknown. more

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