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And nearer as they came, a genial savour
Of certain stews, and roast-meats, and pilaus.
Things which read more

And nearer as they came, a genial savour
Of certain stews, and roast-meats, and pilaus.
Things which in hungry mortals' eyes find favour.

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Of herbs, and other country messes,
Which the neat-handed Phillis dresses.

Of herbs, and other country messes,
Which the neat-handed Phillis dresses.

by John Milton Found in: Cookery Quotes,
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The vulgar boil, the learned roast, an egg.

The vulgar boil, the learned roast, an egg.

by Alexander Pope Found in: Cookery Quotes,
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She would have made Hercules have turned spit, yea, and have
cleft his club to make the fire too.

She would have made Hercules have turned spit, yea, and have
cleft his club to make the fire too.

by William Shakespeare Found in: Cookery Quotes,
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If your slave commits a fault, do not smash his teeth with your
fists; give him some of the read more

If your slave commits a fault, do not smash his teeth with your
fists; give him some of the (hard) biscuit which famous Rhodes
has sent you.

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"Very well," cried I, "that's a good girl; I find you are
perfectly qualified for making converts, and so read more

"Very well," cried I, "that's a good girl; I find you are
perfectly qualified for making converts, and so go help your
mother to make the gooseberry bye."

by Oliver Goldsmith Found in: Cookery Quotes,
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A cook should double one sense have: for he
Should taster for himself and master be.

A cook should double one sense have: for he
Should taster for himself and master be.

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Her that ruled the rost in the kitchen.

Her that ruled the rost in the kitchen.

by Thomas Heywood Found in: Cookery Quotes,
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Heaven sends us good meat, but the devil sends us cooks.

Heaven sends us good meat, but the devil sends us cooks.

by David Garrick Found in: Cookery Quotes,
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