When it becomes a revolutionary act to eat real
“When it becomes a revolutionary act to eat real food, we are in trouble.”
Quotes
This is a collection of quotes about food by people familiar to the culinary world and not.
I’m a simple hillbilly
“I’m a simple hillbilly. I don’t like eating modern, industrialized, fast food. I grew up eating home-cooked food. So when I’m traveling abroad, like when I recently received a six-month writing fellowship to Iowa in the U.S., I like to cook my own food.”
As women we understand our bodies and there’s
“As women, we understand our bodies, and there’s a blossoming that occurs. We’re hungry for gourmet meals instead of the fast food. We bring to life a more expansive understanding of life, ourselves, and others. We are more generous and assertive.”
Simply by starting to cook again you declare your
“Simply by starting to cook again, you declare your independence from the culture of fast food. As soon as you cook, you start thinking about ingredients. You start thinking about plants and animals and not the microwave. And you will find that your diet, just by that one simple act, that is greatly improved.”
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I think you’ve got to keep it simple keep it fresh
“I think you’ve got to keep it simple, keep it fresh. Stay away from all that processed stuff, read the labels.”
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Like I said before your body is not a temple it’s
“Like I said before, your body is not a temple, it’s an amusement park. Enjoy the ride.”
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Eating is so intimate
“Eating is so intimate. It’s very sensual. When you invite someone to sit at your table and you want to cook for them, you’re inviting a person into your life.”
Eating is always a decision nobody forces your hand
“Eating is always a decision, nobody forces your hand to pick up food and put it into your mouth.”
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There is no one on earth who knew you from the day you
“There is no one on earth who knew you from the day you were born; who knew why you cried, or when you’d had enough food; who knew exactly what to say when you were hurting; and who encouraged you to grow a good heart. When that layer goes, whatever is left of your childhood
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