Fannie Farmer

“One of the first requisites in all cooking is cleanliness; not only should all utensils be scrupulously clean, but the cook herself, in person and dress.”

“With the culinary department of life, as with every other, the higher the aim the more intelligent must be the conviction, and the more accurate the knowledge, by which it is supported.”

“Good cooking is the basis of true economy.”

“Exact measurements are absolutely necessary to insure the best results.”

“A correct measurement is in every instance given 'level'.”

“Progress in civilization has been accompanied by progress in cookery.”

“Cookery is the art of preparing food for the nourishment of the body.”

“Food is anything which nourishes the body.”