Combination Quote by Gail Simmons
“Find combinations of flavors you love and buy the best quality ingredients you can afford. Your food is only going to be as good as the sum of its parts, like anything else.”
About This Quote
Source TV Show: Dinner Party, Season 1, Episode 3, 2010
Quality ingredients and thoughtful flavor pairings determine the overall success of a dish, just as components determine outcomes in other areas.
In simple terms: Good parts make a good whole.
Choose quality and match flavors well.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- home cooking
- restaurant menu planning
- food blogging
- meal prepping
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide which flavors complement each other?
- What compromises are you willing to make for budget?
Even with great parts, execution can still fail if techniques are poor.