Budget Dinner Pro Gifts

"Yes, I remember you. I recommend the house Merlot. It goes well with a bad tip."

"Ten Dollars?! I can't eat that." Bob was on a strict low-cost diet.

"Hi. What kind of wine goes with fruit salad?"

"I recommend number five if you have only $20 so that you can still leave a tip."

"And finally the chef's surprise - the check!"

'I knew we should have brought your Marigolds, dear!'

'Would you care for a drink while your food is being defrosted?'

AS about Today's Specials' - 'Whatever didn't sell yesterday.'

"What wine goes well with £5.52p?"

'Don't overdo the mustard, sir -- we're trying to control costs around here.'

"We make all our cupcakes with love, which is way cheaper than real vanilla."

'We're having leftovers again. Don't worry, I shaved off all the fuzzy parts. I'm going to knit you a sweater.'

"It's a new way to stretch leftovers. Saw it in Homeopathy Now."

'How will my turkey turn out his year?'

"Tell your chef I'd like something for a refined and cultured palate. For under ten bucks."

Deep in the heart of the one-star restaurant district...'Guess what you're eating buffet!'

Todays Special: Beans on Toast #2.50 (use of tin-opener 10- extra. . .)

A butcher's counter is divided between 'delicious,' 'not bad' and 'edible.'

"Hey, how about putting some cheese on this cheeseburger?" "OK, but it'll cost ya."

"Once again the correct answer is 'I don't know.'"

'What price range did you have in mind?'

Price and serving size: A guide.

"Well if bread's free, and gravy's free, how about bread and gravy?"

Curry for Breakfast.

"Did I mention that I'm invited to Danny's for supper?"

'The lower-priced items contain genetically-modified foods not yet approved for human use.'

'Eat it while it's still £6.50.'

"It's exactly how Jamie Oliver would make it if he couldn't afford half the ingredients either!"

'What's affordable tonight?'

'Letting you pick up the check will help you stay on your diet.'

'It's half as good as our $10 special.'

'Sorry about dinner, honey...ever since your dad was laid off work we've been trying to figure out new ways to make dinner.'

"I've discovered a great way to diet...I just look at the price of food and I lose my appetite!"

'I think we might attract a better type of customer if we raised our standards a little.'

"Why did you tell them we are vegetarians?