Culinary Illusionist Gifts

"Behold! As I transform this family size frozen lasagna into a meal for one."

'A little piece of advice, Verl. . . cut your sandwich loaf on a diagonal . . . that way people will think they're gettin' more.'

"My mom really works at keeping my lunches interesting!"

"That's cheese sauce, or as mom likes to call it...'Broccoli Helper.'"

Magicking Food

Tartine

"I was with you right up to the cumin."

A woman standing beside a stove full of steaming pots and pans.

'I think the salmon is thoroughly smoked.'

"Just bring me something that's going to look good on social media."

"I know you didn't order the snails, sir. They're complimentary with the salad."

Every barbecue has its winners and losers.

'Progress of a bookshelf'

'Mildred-thy milk runneth over!'

Ice Cream Surgeon

The wonderful world of cheese.

"That's it. We’re toast."

Soup of the month.

'This is one of our most recent vintages!'

"You said the cauliflower is locally grown – would you elaborate?"

Pi Ala Mode.

Children's Feast.

"I'm afraid the challah got a little burnt this week."

'He made an excellent jelly.'

"Maybe if we added some pumpkin spice?"

Wok. Don't Wok.

'I'm going to make a batch of my ginger biscuits.'

'But Mom, I like potatoes in their jackets.'

"You're lost. This is Mom's apple pie."

'Needs salt!'

"Compliments to the chef! Pass it on."

"Mommy's going to teach you how to make a hamburger."

His New Grillfriend

'You realize we're only having three people over...'

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