Quotes from Eliza Acton

It is not, in fact, cookery books that we need half so much as cooks really trained to a knowledge of their duties.

I love thee, as I love the calm Of sweet, star-lighted hours! I love thee, as I love the balm Of early jest 'mine flowers.

I love thee as I love the tone Of some soft-breathing flute Whose soul is wak'd for me alone, When all beside is mute.