Babylon Quote by Sarah Josepha Hale
“Crackers, toasted or hard bread may be added a short time before the soup is wanted; but do not put in those libels on civilized cookery, called DUMPLINGS! One might about as well eat, with the hope of digesting, a brick from the ruins of Babylon, as one of the hard, heavy masses of boiled dough which usually pass under this name.”
About This Quote
Source Cookbook: 19th Century American Household Cooking, 1850
Criticizes adding dumplings to soup, likening them to undesirable, heavy ingredients.
In simple terms: Dumplings are seen as unnecessary, heavy additions to soup.
Key Takeaway
Avoid adding heavy, unwanted ingredients.
Themes
cooking
tradition
food criticism
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
advice
commentary
When to use this quote
- soups
- recipe development
- menu planning
Key Concepts
culinary standards
texture
taste
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you prefer texture over simplicity in dishes?
- How does tradition influence your cooking choices?
A Different Perspective
Taste preferences vary; some may enjoy dumplings.
