Nigel Slater (1958) English food writer, journalist and broadcaster
The Guardian, London, In this month's OFM, Nigel, Slater, 2005-11-13, 2010-05-20 http://observer.guardian.co.uk/foodmonthly/story/0,,1637598,00.html,
“The true Amphitryon
Is the Amphitryon who gives dinner.”
— Molière
Le véritable Amphitryon,
Est l'Amphitryon où l'on dine.
Act III, sc. v
Amphitryon (1666)
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