Hunger is the best cook.

What it means

Plain food tastes wonderful after real work. Appetite earned is better than any sauce. Work first and the meal takes care of itself.

The source

"Hunger is the best cook." This German proverb is recorded in Wander, Deutsches Sprichwörter-Lexikon (1867-80), “Hunger” 77. Translated from the original German by Spartan Surfers.

"Hunger ist der beste Koch; mag er's nicht, so isst er's doch."

Original German, Wander, Deutsches Sprichwörter-Lexikon (1867-80), “Hunger” 77. Text read at zeno.org.

Who said it

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Questions

What does "Hunger is the best cook." mean?

Plain food tastes wonderful after real work. Appetite earned is better than any sauce. Work first and the meal takes care of itself.

Who said "Hunger is the best cook."?

German proverb. Source: Wander, Deutsches Sprichwörter-Lexikon (1867-80), “Hunger” 77.

What is the original German?

Hunger ist der beste Koch; mag er's nicht, so isst er's doch. Translated from the original German by Spartan Surfers.

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"Hunger is the best cook." (German proverb, Wander, Deutsches Sprichwörter-Lexikon (1867-80), “Hunger” 77, translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/hunger-is-the-best-cook