Quote by Emily Post
To the old saying that man built the house but woman made of it a

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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Bread is like dressed, hats and shoes — in other words, essential! – Emily Post

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Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter what fork you use. – Emily Post

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Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter which fork you use. – Emily Post

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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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The man with meat seeks fire. – Nigerian proverb #bbq

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Rice is born in water and must die in wine. – Italian Proverb

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Food is so primal, so essential a part of our lives, often the mere sharing of recipes with strangers turns them into friends. – Terri Guillemets [Composed early 2006, when I was keen on recipezaar.com, before

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Random Quotes

Whenever you argue with another wiser than yourself in order that others may admire your wisdom, they will discover your ignorance. – Saadi

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I kept thinking, Somebody has to make a food show that is actually educational and entertaining at the same time… a show that got down to the why things happen. Plus, I hated my job – I didnt think it was very worthwhile. – Alton Brown

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There is a drowsy state, between sleeping and waking, when you dream more in five minutes with your eyes half open, and yourself half conscious of everything that is passing around you, than you would in five nights with your eyes fast closed and your senses wrapt in perfect unconsciousness. – Charles Dickens

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Humor can be an incredible lacerating and effective weapon. And that is the way I use it. – Carl Hiaasen

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