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From "A guide to modern cookery" by Escoffier, A. (Auguste)
Auguste Escoffier
Author of the cookery guide and a renowned chef.
Core Belief
"Good cooking is about using the finest materials, exercising scrupulous care, and constantly evolving to meet the changing demands of society."
Worldview
Escoffier views the culinary world as a constantly evolving art form that needs to adapt to modern life, while still respecting the fundamental principles established by past masters like Carême.
Personality
Escoffier seems confident, authoritative, and deeply passionate about the art of cookery. He's meticulous in his instructions and concerned with both the practical and aesthetic aspects of food preparation.
In Their Own Words
"If the art of Cookery in all its branches were not undergoing a process of evolution... the present work would have no raison d’être."
"Stock is everything in cooking, at least in French cooking. Without it, nothing can be done."
"Novelty! It is the prevailing cry; it is imperiously demanded by everyone."
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