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Quotes about Feminine Viands

"A woman should never be seen eating or drinking, unless it be lobster, salad and champagne. The only true feminine and becoming viands"
Byron

“the disappearance of hot hors-d'oeuvre was the result of the excessive development of women's skirts.”
Baron Leon Brisse (1813-1876)

“Those who underestimate the feminine sex where culinary matters are concerned forget their high level of achievement which has earned them the accolade of cordon-bleu.  It is impossible to bring more skill and delicacy, more taste and intelligence to the choice and preparation of dishes than women have brought.”
Eugene Briffault (1799-1854) ‘Paris a table’ (1846)

“Blessed relief for Mother and the other women in the household!”
Heinz slogan when it introduced its commercial version of ketchup in 1876.