Extra Quote: April, 1998

1. Multiple function gadgets will not perform any function adequately.

   Corollary: The more expensive the gadget, the less often you will use it.

2. The simpler the instructions (e.g., "Press here"), the more difficult it will be to open the package.

3. In a family recipe you just discovered in an old book, the most vital measurement will be illegible.

   Corollary: You will discover that you can't read it only after you have mixed all the other ingredients.

4. Once a dish is fouled up, anything added to save it only makes it worse.

5. You are always complimented on the item that took the least effort to prepare.

   Example: If you make "duck a l'orange," you will be complimented on the baked potato.

6. The one ingredient you made a special trip to the store to get will be the one thing your guest is allergic to.

7. The more time and energy you put into preparing a meal, the greater the chance your guests will spend the entire meal discussing other meals they have had.

The next Extra Quote is for May, 1998.
Be sure to examine the weekly quotes for this month:
April 1, 1998
April 8, 1998
April 15, 1998
April 22, 1998
April 29, 1998
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