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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Source
The Sea Close By
Medium
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Language
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Time
1953 1950s 20th century
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Speaker
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Author

William Shakespeare
Genre
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Statement Type
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Language
English
Time
1595 1590s 16th century
Era
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Authentication Score 2
Original Citation

Shakespeare, William. Richard II. 9 Dec. 1595, The house of Edward Hoby, Westminster, London, England, UK, act 1, sc. 3.

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