“Man is what he reads.” – Joseph Brodsky
Feb 11, 2026
“The price of greatness is responsibility.” – Winston Churchill
Feb 10, 2026
“The happiest people seem to be those who have no particular cause for being happy except that they are so.” – William Inge
Feb 9, 2026
“The rose and the thorn, and sorrow and gladness, are linked together.” – Saadi
Feb 8, 2026
“We love life, not because we are used to living but because we are used to loving.” – Friedrich Nietzsche
Feb 7, 2026
100 years ago today, one of the most iconic chefs in the modern era, Paul Bocuse, was born. Bocuse is credited with many things, and it's difficult to summarize his accomplishments and legacy but to name a few, he has been named "Chef of the Century," holds the record for consecutive yearly 3-star awards by Michelin at his restaurant, l'Auberge du Pont de Collonges (55-years) and had his name placed upon what is sometimes considered the unofficial world's best chef award, the "Bocuse d'Or," or "Golden Bocuse". He is credited with the formulation of the French nouvelle cuisine, which is less opulent and calorific than the traditional cuisine classique, and stresses the importance of fresh ingredients of the highest quality. READ some of his classic dishes... (1926)
