Bread Quote by Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin
“In the state of society in which we now find ourselves, it is difficult to imagine a nation which lived solely on bread and vegetables.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Gastronomy reflections, 1825
A society solely reliant on bread and vegetables is hard to imagine today.
In simple terms: Hard to picture a diet only of bread and veg.
Recognize the diversity of modern diets.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- culinary education
- dietary planning
- cultural studies
- food policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How have diets changed over centuries?
- What influences modern food choices?
May romanticize past simplicity.