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In France, Paul explained, good cooking was regarded as a combination of national sport and high art, and wine was always served with lunch and dinner. "The trick is moderation," he said.

In France, Paul explained, good cooking was regarded as a combination of national sport and high art, and wine was always served with lunch and dinner. "The trick is moderation," he said.

Approximate author period: c. 1935 AD · modern

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Julia Child
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Approximate author period: c. 1935 AD · modern
Approximate author-period evidence for Julia Child: documented activity in 1935. Wikidata Q214477, inspected 2026-10-08. Not a quotation composition date or independent verification of attribution. Source: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q214477 (accessed 2026-10-08).
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