It’s an irritating reality that many places and events defy description.
ANTHONY BOURDAINFood had power. It could inspire, astonish, shock, excite, delight and impress. It had the power to please me .
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Under ‘Reasons for Leaving Last Job’, never give the real reason, unless it’s money or ambition.
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Writing anything is a treason of sorts.
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There’s something wonderful about drinking in the afternoon. A not-too-cold pint, absolutely alone at the bar – even in this fake-ass Irish pub.
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And chicken is boring. Chefs see it as a menu item for people who don’t know what they want to eat.
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Garlic is divine. Few food items can taste so many distinct ways, handled correctly. Misuse of garlic is a crime, Please, treat your garlic with respect.
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Food had power. It could inspire, astonish, shock, excite, delight and impress. It had the power to please me .
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If you’re twenty-two, physically fit, hungry to learn and be better, I urge you to travel – as far and as widely as possible. Sleep on floors if you have to. Find out how other people live and eat and cook. Learn from them – wherever you go.
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Luck is not a business model.
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The idea of America is a mutt-culture, isn’t it? Who the hell is America if not everybody else?
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Don’t touch my dick, don’t touch my knife.
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Our movements through time and space seem somehow trivial compared to a heap of boiled meat in broth, the smell of saffron, garlic, fishbone, and Pernod.
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Context and memory play powerful roles in all the truly great meals in one’s life.
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I know what I want. I want it all. I want to try everything once.
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To me, life without veal stock, pork fat, sausage, organ meat, demi-glace, or even stinky cheese is a life not worth living.
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You have to be a romantic to invest yourself, your money, and your time in cheese.
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