Flavors Fanatic Gifts

Paul Bocuse caricature

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

The Busy Gardener

Counting ribs

'Why, of course I remember our first date -- I had filet mignon, potatoes au gratin, sauteed....'

"I want something that will make Richard Burton sit up and take notice."

Woman pouring perfume into her bath.

Florabation - '..mmm...It must be spring!'

'Needs salt!'

Cats and gardens.

"If the economy's ground to a halt, we can help by carrying on shopping."

"I forgot to take a pic of the tacos."

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

'I'm sure M'lady will appreciate the mashed potatoes. Our chef uses only grass-fed single-udder butter.'

'Before you come with me, tell me...does this robe look a little rumpled to you? I don't think the dry cleaners got the creases out, do you?'

Harsh Mellows.

"Yes, we have blue cheese. Do you want it in electric, sky or navy blue?"

A shop selling "Ice-cold Vodka" in 31 flavors.

"I hope you won't repent afterwards, Vicar, It's a devilishly hot vindaloo!"

Ice Cream Dreams.

'Have you no common scents?!'

"You got maybe one that smells like cheese blintzes frying?"

"Hmm...I LOVE chocolate chip ice cream...!"

"Bob takes everything with a grain of salt...and pepper...and garlic..."

"I'll have the barbecued half-pounder, with all the ramifications."

"But everyone else gets to market their own personal scent!"

CAUTION: Creative genius at work

"Now, in contrast to the last olive oil you tasted, this one is infused with sixty-five more dollars."

"I'm not saying your after shave smells bad, but.. maybe you should use one mosquitoes don't like so much!"

"Nice try, Mom, but I'm going to go with a caterer."

Roses

Some scents are nonsense.

"Pistachio almond—that's the buyout."

And then in Italy. . . "But I really don't like bubblegum gelato."

"I detect a subtle bouquet of money."