Sadness is more or less like a head cold - with patience, it passes. Depression is like cancer.
Barbara KingsolverRead
Once you start cooking, one thing leads to another. A new recipe is as exciting as a blind date. A new ingredient, heaven help me, is an intoxicating affair.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Cooking can lead to unexpected discoveries and excitement, similar to the thrill of a new romantic experience.
In this quote, Barbara Kingsolver illustrates the creative and spontaneous nature of cooking. She likens the experience of experimenting with new recipes and ingredients to the exhilaration found in starting a new relationship, suggesting that both can lead to joy, excitement, and a sense of adventure.
Themes
CookingRecipesIngredientsAdventureRomance
In practice
Example use cases
During a cooking class, I shared this quote to emphasize the excitement of trying new dishes.
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