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“The feet-on-the-stove stance of this book is a deliberate attempt to cure myself, and anyone else who will listen, of the nasty habit of worrying the world to pieces like a terrier with a rag. What we are up to here is not the hasty shaking loose of a culinary result, but a patient rumination on…” quote by Robert Farrar Capon
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““The feet-on-the-stove stance of this book is a deliberate attempt to cure myself, and anyone else who will listen, of the nasty habit of worrying the world to pieces like a terrier with a rag. What we are up to here is not the hasty shaking loose of a culinary result, but a patient rumination on cooking itself. There are more important things to do than hurry.””

Robert Farrar Capon

About This Quote

Source Book: The Book of the Cook, Robert Farrar Capon, 1990

Encourages mindful cooking, rejecting frantic worry, treating cooking as thoughtful meditation.

In simple terms: Cook slowly, avoid anxiety.

Key Takeaway

Practice patience in the kitchen.

Themes

mindfulness patience culinary art

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical practical

When to use this quote

  • daily meal prep
  • home cooking
  • culinary workshops

Key Concepts

meditation slow cooking stress reduction

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does slow cooking affect your daily schedule?
  • What benefits arise from cooking without rush?
A Different Perspective

Patience may not suit fast‑paced environments.

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