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“Good food is always a trouble and its preparation should be regarded as a labour of love.” quote by Elizabeth David
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“Good food is always a trouble and its preparation should be regarded as a labour of love.”

Elizabeth David

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Cooking requires effort and love; it is not merely a casual task.

In simple terms: Cooking is work done with love.

Key Takeaway

Approach cooking as a labor of love.

Themes

food labor love

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

culinary emotional

When to use this quote

  • home cooking
  • restaurant kitchens
  • teaching cooking

Key Concepts

culinary art craftsmanship

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does love influence your cooking?
  • What tasks feel like labor of love?
A Different Perspective

May romanticize labor, ignoring practical limits.

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