Quote of the day
Every human being, of whatever origin, of whatever station, deserves respect. We must each respect others even as we respect ourselves. This, as the sages of many lands have taught us, is a golden rule in individual and group, as well as international, relations.
Waverley Root

Born: April 15, 1903
Died: October 31, 1982 (aged 79)
Bio: Waverley Lewis Root was an American journalist and writer. Root authored the classic The Food of Italy on Italy and its regional cuisines.
Known for:
- The Food of France (1958)
- The Food of Italy (1971)
- The cooking of Italy (1968)
- Eating in America (1976)
- Contemporary French Cooking (1962)