Foodie Strategists Gifts

"I knew a breakfast meeting would be a mistake."

'Men order. . . women shop.'

''Food miles' is a big issue, so I'm reducing the distance my food travels by moving my fridge into the living room.'

"OK, duty roster for today: Ken is to scout for entrees, Tim for mains and of course, Tina for desserts..."

"I hope you're not using any of the canned food I so diligently stockpiled.

'Well, if you're going to order 'left wings' and I'm going to order 'right,' maybe we should just order burgers instead.'

Sushi Train Spotters

I am to blame.

"As your attorney, I advise you to assign blame, question motives, attack the media, THEN send your steak back to the kitchen."

'Guys! The turnovers are KILLING us!'

'If you're happy to demand feed we'll get along just fine.'

"The chef recommends the most expensive dish on the menu."

'All our family's creativity is channelled into finding ways to gain weight.

"What would you suggest as a dinner strategy?"

"Genetic engineering has made us disease resistant."

'I'll take the rest of this in a doggy bag.'

"Something with enough depth to taste like success to me and shame to him."

Joe's Bar and Grill and Focus Group.

"Rain or shine, me and you can do fondue!" "I'm ready for some yum!"

'Please have the bouncer throw me out before the dessert course.'

"It may not be the lowest cal, but it's low enough cal for me."

'If I eat three more pieces of meat and three more spoonfuls of peas, I want three puddings after!'

'I'll let your people go, but making kosher box lunches for them is out of the question!'

"The crab Florentine is excellent, but the rack of lamb has limited downside risk.''

"The specials I didn't order sound so much better when you describe them to other people."

"Ordering groceries online can be unpredictable."

Roger wouldn't prepare any meal without first consulting his pie chart.

"Coco, stop eating your food properly and play with it like your brothers!"

"I'm warning you - peas and carrots are gateway vegetables."

Linda sets a pick, allowing Dave a clear path to the last doughnut.

"Wood-oven-toasted rosemary focaccia or traditional baguette?"

The velcro ties were in place. The lobstermen would have no idea what hit them.'

"It's bad to sleep on a full stomach..."

'I would go with salmon on this one.'

'Dad's teaching me about the all-you-can-eat buffet line and how to get the most out of each trip.'