Brillat-Savarin
Dr.
D'Aigrefeuille
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Mme
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The Physiology of Taste; Or, Transcendental Gastronomy
by Brillat-Savarin
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My doctor just told me I need to lose 40 pounds or I'm looking at diabetes and heart problems. The thing is, I LOVE food. Cooking is my hobby, eating out is my social life, and wine is my way of unwinding. I've tried diets before. They make me miserable. I spend all day thinking about what I can't eat. Food stops being pleasurable and becomes the enemy. I lose 15 pounds, feel deprived and joyless, then gain back 20. My wife says I need to learn "moderation." My doctor says I need to treat food as "fuel, not entertainment." But food IS entertainment to me—it's culture, connection, art. Can I save my health without killing my joy? Or do I have to choose between a longer life and a life worth living? — Foodie Facing Mortality in Miami
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I am hosting a dinner party for six people next Saturday, and the dietary restrictions are giving me a major headache. One guest is strictly vegan, another has a severe gluten allergy (Celiac), and a third person hates mushrooms and eggplant. I really wanted to make a lasagna, but doing three different versions seems like a nightmare for my small kitchen. I need a main course idea that feels fancy enough for a celebration but naturally accommodates everyone without relying on 'fake meats' or overly processed substitutes. Does anyone have a foolproof crowd-pleaser recipe that fits all these criteria so I don't have to cook separate meals?
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