"I'm a decent cook; I'm a decent chef. None of my friends would ever have hired me at any point in my career. Period."

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Sauces comprise the honor and glory of French cookery. They have contributed to its superiority, or pre-eminence, which is disputed by none. Sauces are the orchestration and accompaniment of a fine meal, and enable a good chef or cook to demonstrate his talent.

— Curnonsky