Quote of the day
It was our fault, and our very great fault—and now we must turn it to use.
We have forty million reasons for failure, but not a single excuse.
James Beard
Born: May 5, 1903
Died: January 21, 1985 (aged 81)
Bio: James Andrew Beard was an American cookbook author, teacher, syndicated columnist and television personality. Beard was a champion of American cuisine who taught and mentored generations of professional chefs and food enthusiasts.
Known for:
- The James Beard cookbook (1959)
- Fish cookery (1954)
- Hors d'oeuvre and canapés (1940)
- Beard on Bread (1973)