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Quote by Calvin Trillin
The most remarkable thing about my mother is that for thirty years

The most remarkable thing about my mother is that for thirty years she served the family nothing but leftovers. The original meal has never been found. – Calvin Trillin

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We all know funny people who cant get it down on the page – even funny writers who cant get it down on the page. – Calvin Trillin

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When it comes to Chinese food I have always operated under the policy that the less known about the preparation the better. A wise diner who is invited to visit the kitchen replies by saying, as politely as possible, that he has a pressing engagement elsewhere. – Calvin Trillin

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To the old saying that man built the house but woman made of it a “home” might be added the modern supplement that woman accepted cooking as a chore but man has made of it a recreation. – Emily Post

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My mom said the two most important kitchen utensils are attached to your arms… you cannot mix up meatballs with a wooden spoon, get in there, get your fingers dirty! – Rachael Ray, Rachel Ray Show, original airdate October 25th 2007

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There is no sight on earth more appealing than the sight of a woman making dinner for someone she loves. – Thomas Wolfe

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Instead of deadlines and dread, my home now smells like strawberry-apple bread and joy. I should bake more often. – Dr.SunWolf, professorsunwolf.com

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