James Beard's Quotes

I believe that if ever I had to practice cannibalism, I might manage if there were enough tarragon around.

I don't like gourmet cooking or 'this' cooking or 'that' cooking. I like good cooking.

Food is our common ground, a universal experience.

Too few people understand a really good sandwich.

A gourmet who thinks of calories is like a tart who looks at her watch.