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Elizabeth Bishop - Lines Written In The Fannie Farmer Cookbook
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[Given to Frank Bidart] 


You won`t become a gourmet cook 
By studying our Fannie`s book— 
Her thoughts on Food & Keeping House 
Are scarcely those of Lévi-Strauss. 
Nevertheless, you`ll find, Frank dear, 
The basic elements  are here. 
And if a problem should arise: 
The Soufflé fall before your eyes, 
Or strange things happen to the Rice 
—You know I love to give advice. 

                Elizabeth
                Christmas, 1971 
          

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P.S. Fannie should not be underrated; 
She has become sophisticated. 
She`s picked up many gourmet tricks 
Since the edition of `96.
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