Culinary Magicians Pillows

Wow. That was a lot faster. (Published originally on October 20, 2011.)

'I sent out for everything.'

Tartine

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

Come dine with me!

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

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

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

"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'

Ice Cream Surgeon

The wonderful world of cheese.

A slice of bread walks a tightrope between slots on the toaster.

'This is one of our most recent vintages!'

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

Hungry child

Pi Ala Mode.

'He's trying to put some magic into my recipes.'

"Maybe if we added some pumpkin spice?"

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

"I just finished your manuscript and I found the ending delicious."

Children's Feast.

'He made an excellent jelly.'

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

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

Wok. Don't Wok.

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

'Needs salt!'

"Compliments to the chef! Pass it on."

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

'I hope you like this, dear. I got the recipe from Gordon Ramses, latest cookery hieroglyphics.'

Benihana style of cooking.

His New Grillfriend

Filet minion