Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin Art Quotations

Another novelty is the tea-party, an extraordinary meal in that, being offered to persons that have already dined well, it supposes neither appetite nor thirst, and has no object but distraction, no basis but delicate enjoyment.

The pleasure of the table belongs to all ages, to all conditions, to all countries, and to all areas; it mingles with all other pleasures, and remains at last to console us for their departure.

Cooking is one of the oldest arts and one which has rendered us the most important service in civic life.

Animals feed themselves; men eat; but only wise men know the art of eating