Alice Waters Quotes
My mother made a lot of things because she thought they'd be healthy for us. There were some very unfortunate experiences with whole wheat bread and bananas. I always tried to get rid of that sandwich and eat one of my friends' lunches.
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She was deeply passionate about the sacred feminine.
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I think I sound like Barry White.
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Producing in-depth, thoughtful, well-reported journalism is difficult and expensive.
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My mother made a lot of things because she thought they'd be healthy for us. There were some very unfortunate experiences with whole wheat bread and bananas. I always tried to get rid of that sandwich and eat one of my friends' lunches.
