Though may have served the plot line actually did not ring true as of course it would not just have been a matter of the recipes but of the cooking as well. So he could have well continued and remained successful if it were not for his pride. And if you look at the closing episodes I believe he appears once again serving soup to those attending the trial. Such a wonderfully written show - funny but making statements as well. With wonderful characters such as this immediately memorable. We were not afraid to laugh at ourselves and are foibles and "correctnesses" back then.