A pig resembles a saint in that he is more honored after death than during his lifetime.

- Irma S. Rombauer

The soufflé is considered the prima donna of the culinary world. The timbale is her more even-tempered relative. On closer acquaintance, both become …

- Irma S. Rombauer

Nothing stimulates the practiced cook's imagination like an egg.

- Irma S. Rombauer

Dried peas and beans, being rather on the dull side, much like dull people respond readily to the right contacts.

- Irma S. Rombauer

May your rice never burn,' is the New Year's greeting of the Chinese. 'May it never be gummy,' is ours.

- Irma S. Rombauer

Correct the seasoning' - how that time-tested direction stimulates the born cook!

- Irma S. Rombauer