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Tilia
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“Sex is good, but not as good as fresh sweet corn.”
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“Training is everything. The peach was once a bitter almond; cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education.”
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“Sharing food with another human being is an intimate act that should not be indulged in lightly.”
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“Cakes are like books: There are new ones you want to read and old favorites you want to reread.”
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“The fact is, I love to feed other people. I love their pleasure, their comfort, their delight in being cared for. Cooking gives me the means to make other people feel better, which in a very simple equation makes me feel better. I believe that food can be a profound means of communication, allowing me to express myself in a way that seems much deeper and more sincere than words. My Gruyere cheese puffs straight from the oven say 'I'm glad you're here. Sit down, relax. I'll look after everything.'
- Ann Patchett, "Dinner For One, Please, James”
― Alone in the Kitchen with an Eggplant: Confessions of Cooking for One and Dining Alone
- Ann Patchett, "Dinner For One, Please, James”
― Alone in the Kitchen with an Eggplant: Confessions of Cooking for One and Dining Alone
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