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But their ingenuity, mother wit and good common sense made them masters in their profession without the aid of measuring spoons and cups, modern equipment or science.
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Hannah Giorgis, Bon Appetit, 19 June 2018
Hannah Giorgis, Bon Appetit, 19 June 2018
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“Mother wit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mother%20wit. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
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