Good food is always a trouble and its preparation should be regarded as a labour of love.

Elizabeth David

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Topic

Cooking Food

Author

Elizabeth David

Medium

Cookbook

Language

English

Time

1951 1950s 20th century

Occupation

Food writer Writer

From

United Kingdom Europe

Authentication Score 3

Citation

David, Elizabeth. French Country Cooking. John Lehmann, 1951, introduction.

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Medium
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Genre
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Language
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Time
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Original Citation

Shakespeare, William. Henry IV, Part 2. The Lord Chamberlain's Men, c. 1597, The Theatre, London, England, UK, act 2, sc. 1.

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