Quotes by Elizabeth David

About Elizabeth David:

Elizabeth David was a British cookery writer who, in the mid-20th century, strongly influenced the revitalisation of the art of home cookery with articles and books about European cuisines and traditional British dishes.
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To eat figs off the tree in the very early morning, when they have been barely touched by the sun, is one of the exquisite pleasures of the Mediterranean.

Elizabeth David

Everyday holds the possibility of a miracle.

Elizabeth David

Writing doesn't come easily to me. It gets more and more difficult.

Elizabeth David

I'm very interested in my new kitchen equipment shop. I've started it with two friends.

Elizabeth David

I don't copy recipes without trying them out. I don't reprint without trying them again.

Elizabeth David

An awful lot of people think it's easy to lift recipes out.

Elizabeth David

Author Bio

  • NameElizabeth David
  • DescriptionBritish cookery writer
  • BornDecember 26, 1913
  • DiedMay 22, 1992
  • ProfessionChef
  • AwardsCommander Of The Order Of The British Empire