Mindful Diner Gifts

'Troubled about eating meat? Ethicist on the premises.'

"I'm running late—some people were waiting for my table so I had to take my sweet time."

"I think this may be an appropriate moment to say a few words in memory of the animals we've slaughtered for our pleasure."

Man Eating Minimalist Meal

'What are you eating now?'

"How's everything here? Let's start with your earliest childhood memories."

As I say, local produce, locally produced; all our meats tonight come form our local meat processing plant.

"For drinks or dinner?"

'Fish has mercury, meat has e-coli, veggies have pesticides, desserts cause obesity...so we'll have the health-concious nothing for dinner' special.'

Mind, Body, Spirit (and Food Court).

'I've told you time and again, if you didn't east so fast, you wouldn't swallow so much flotsam.'

"Namasteak"

Weight Loss Counselor, out for a 400 calorie lunch.

"Young man, the world is your oyster, but for God�s sake avoid peanuts, soy, milk, eggs, wheat, fish, tree nuts, and chocolate."

'Before you order, perhaps you'd like to discuss your food issues with our eating therapist.'

"Sorry no half portions - at least that's the quantum theory."

"Croissants? Donuts? Chocolate? Good price, madame! Good price!"

"Sugar, trans fats, and an adorable dead baby lamb. Cash back?"

"Strictly organic ingredients section or Russian roulette with genetically modified foods section?"

'I'm eating less and drinking less, yet I'm still merry!'

Woman in Restaurant has Menu and Calorie Counter.

'No booze, no red meat, easy on the carbs...I've given up living so I can live longer.'

"Oh, I listen to my body at meal time, but the messages aren't clear because its mouth is full!"

"I'm here to warn you, do not eat both slices of cake – you're going to want one tomorrow."

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

'Too much information! I prefer not knowing my lobster's name was Sigmund.'

"I'll get the onion soup... it's the only thing on the menu that I don't know why it's bad for me!"

'Eat in moderation, Drink in moderation. Be merry whenever you want.'

"Always eat your broccoli."

"But doc, I can't understand what my body is telling me. It's mouth is always full!"

A worm sits in comfort as he has just eaten 4 apples by himself...

'These are my dieting glasses. They magnify the food so I think I'm eating more than I really am.'

'What I meditate on is we have rice and tea for lunch, and in the west they have burgers, fries and shakes.'

'Don't rush me. I'm adding up the calories!'

'When it comes to our Boef flambe safety is paramount.'