"Give us this day our daily taste. Restore to us soups that spoons will not sink in and sauces which are never the same twice. Raise up among us stews with more gravy than we have bread to blot it with Give us pasta with a hundred fillings"
- Robert Farrar Capon
About this Quote
This quote is a plea for nutrition and nourishment. It is a call for range and abundance in our everyday meals. The speaker is requesting soups that are thick and hearty, and sauces that are unique and tasty. They are also asking for stews that are so filled with gravy that there is inadequate bread to soak all of it up. Finally, they are requesting pasta with a hundred different fillings, a meal that is full of taste and texture. This quote is a reminder that food is more than just nourishment, it provides pleasure and enjoyment. It is a suggestion that we ought to put in the time to value the variety of tastes and textures that food can provide.
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