Family Cook Hero Mugs

"Mum, the milk's trying to escape!"

Come dine with me!

'I think the salmon is thoroughly smoked.'

'Progress of a bookshelf'

"You do like octopus?"

"I'm sorry, Ms. Cole is busy balancing family and career. Can I take a message and have her call you back?"

"The dryer giveth and the dryer taketh away."

You're the puff in my pastry!

'Like death by salad.'

"O young, naive one...you must know the golden rule of the kitchen. To avoid the mother of all disrespects...never criticize the cooking of a family elder."

"Tia Carmen, is it okay if my study group meets here tomorrow?"

'Congratulations, dear! Your home cooked dinner was so good you'd think it was an expensive frozen entree!'

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

"Tia Carmen's not happy unless she can send people away with a plate of leftovers for the road."

Party time.

PREPARING A POMEGRANATE FOR DUMMIES

"Maybe the unseen hand of the market will change the diaper."

"I thought the cake came out awfully dense."

"It's time you took a vacation, John. I said to 'marinate'... not 'palpate' the liver!"

"Can I multi-task? As a single mom I'm both the bread-winner and bread-baker!"

"....And then chuck the whole lot in the dustbin and phone for a take-away."

'Caw blimey!'

"I thought we'd eat out on the patio for a change."

"'Well done' lulled him into complacency."

Miracle Mom #5,293

Roasted

'I hope you all like stuffing.'

'Hurry up you guys! I'm about to serve dinner!'

The household cavalry

Instant Gratification Cafe.

"Was there a photo in the recipe book? I'd love to see what it's meant to look like."

"Why, Mr. Larsen! We were about ready to give up on you."

'Dinner will be ready soon -- the submarine sandwiches are soaking now.'

'Look! It's superwoman...and all her assistants!'