Books Quote by Robert Farrar Capon
““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.””
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.
Practice patience in the kitchen.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily meal prep
- home cooking
- culinary workshops
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does slow cooking affect your daily schedule?
- What benefits arise from cooking without rush?
Patience may not suit fast‑paced environments.