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" Into no department of life,” said he, “should indifference be allowed to creep—into none less than into the domain of cookery.” In modern families especially is this a very important problem. It is likely that more neurasthenics and downright homicidal maniacs have been formed by roast-on-Sunday, fish-on-Friday, than by any other social custom. And the same room for every meal, with the same pictures on the walls! Very dangerous. "

M.F.K. Fisher , The Art of Eating


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M.F.K. Fisher quote : Into no department of life,” said he, “should indifference be allowed to creep—into none less than into the domain of cookery.” In modern families especially is this a very important problem. It is likely that more neurasthenics and downright homicidal maniacs have been formed by roast-on-Sunday, fish-on-Friday, than by any other social custom. And the same room for every meal, with the same pictures on the walls! Very dangerous.