It has been said that "the destiny of nations depends on the manner in which they are fed;" and a great Gastronomist exclaims, "Tell me what kind of food you eat, and I will tell you what kind of man you are."
"The Book of Household Management"
Mrs. Isabella Beeton
1886. The Gastronomist from whom we have already quoted, has some aphorisms and short directions in relation to dinner-parties, which are well deserving of notice:-Let the number of your guests never exceed twelve, so that the conversation may be general.
"The Book of Household Management"
Mrs. Isabella Beeton