Cooking is one of the strongest ceremonies for life. When recipes are put together, the kitchen is a chemical laboratory involving air, fire, water and the earth. This is what gives value to humans and elevates their spiritual qualities.

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"El amor no se piensa, se siente o no se siente."

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"I watch cooking change the cook, just as it transforms the food."

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"The kitchen is where we deal with the elements of the universe; it is where we come to understand our past and ourselves."

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"The true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart."

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"It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air."

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"That it shall not be just a day, But last a lifetime through, The miracle of Christmastime That brings God close to you."

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"Joy to the world, the Lord is come, let earth receive her King."

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"Christmas magic is silent. You don't hear it–you feel it. You know it. You believe it."

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