Monday, September 19, 2011

M.F.K. Fischer on gastronomical perfection

(Photo courtesy of my lovely sister)

"Gastronomical perfection can be reached in these combinations: one person dining alone, usually upon a  couch or a hill side; two people, of no matter what sex or age, dining in a good restaurant; six people*, of no matter what sex or age, dining in a good home."
- M.F.K. Fisher in An Alphabet for Gourmets

*I personally might argue that eight is an equally magical number, but then again, who am I to argue with the M.F.K.?

2 comments:

  1. and here i am eager to get full use of my dining room table that seats 10...

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  2. Agreed! Who doesn't love being surrounded by 5 (or 7) of your favorite people and favorite foods?

    P.S. Sarah takes a lovely picture!

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