Culinary Virtuoso Gifts

Lobster a la Riseholme!

"He looks so natural."

Tartine

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

Counting ribs

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."

"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'

The wonderful world of cheese.

Ice Cream Surgeon

'This is one of our most recent vintages!'

Allotment

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

Pi Ala Mode.

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

'He made an excellent jelly.'

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

Children's Feast.

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

Wok. Don't Wok.

'You wouldn't happen to be sitting on my entry to the straightest runner bean competition?'

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

"Compliments to the chef! Pass it on."

His New Grillfriend

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

Filet minion

'So glad you could make our vegetarian BBQ.'

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

"Our fresh seasonal hand-crafted brews contain a full serving of spring vegetables."

Our farmer brought fresh beans, tomatoes, corn and squash this week. Nice. You should have bought into the farm share. I've got my own farmer. Mine's cheap. Mine's cheaper. Thanks, mom. You can't take more zucchini?

A Day In The Kitchen

Party time.

"Really! How many 'How to Survive the Festive Season' articles does one man need?"