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“Turkey is undoubtedly one of the best gifts that the New World has made to the Old.” quote by Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin
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“Turkey is undoubtedly one of the best gifts that the New World has made to the Old.”

Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin

About This Quote

Source Book: Physiologie du Goût by Jean Anthelme Brillat‑Savarin, 1825

Turkey is praised as a superior culinary contribution from the Americas to Europe.

In simple terms: Turkey is a great New World food gift.

Key Takeaway

Value and share cultural food exchanges.

Themes

food culture history exchange

Mood

appreciative nostalgic

Type

historical culinary

When to use this quote

  • holiday meals
  • restaurant menus
  • family recipes
  • culinary education

Key Concepts

cuisine globalization colonial exchange

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this view shape your food choices?
  • What other New World foods transformed Old World cuisine?
A Different Perspective

May overlook other foods’ contributions.

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