Punning Gourmet Gifts

Beef Wellingtons

"Dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, onion bagel with Nutella and cream cheese, dirt, dirt, dirt..."

'I'll have the bacon and hay wrap.'

'Why, thank you. When they started the vineyard five generations ago, I heard they were shooting for freakin' awesome.'

"Everybody's doing quinoa—at least Kamut still has a nice grainier-than-thou quality."

Wordplay: Rabbit Punch.

"The pompano poached in parchment is very alliterative tonight."

Stand back - while I whip something up

'I enjoyed the deviled ham, the deviled eggs and the devil's food cake, but we need a menu more in tune with our mission.'

Lemon beelzebub for table 666

'Coool! What's that called? 'Suicide bomber chicken'?'

Frisbee dog catching pizza dough

Salvador Deli

'It's all made by stateless people, wanderers, nomads, whose only anchor is cheese.'

'I add the juice of one bottle of brandy.'

"But I ordered death by chocolate."

"If you tasted like a Umami, where would you be hiding?"

Pizza Fencing

'These are exquisite! You simply must give me your recipe.'

'Don't give up hope - Anthony Bourdain is bound to show up sooner or later.'

'Just let it go, kid... You knew this line of work has its risks.'

Christmas canape?

Famous Side Dish Trials. The Cabbage Case. Now, tell the jury what happened after the chef pulled out his knife …. (Sob) It was a SLAWter!

You complimented the chef on his dumplings-now he wishes to return the compliments!

I've decided to take your advice and try something other than tea. What changed your mind? It occurred to me that if I try something you suggested, I may find that I detest it. I may hate it with every fiber of my being. It may even make me feel sick. AND THEN I'LL GET TO BLAME YOU! Always happy to help. (This cartoon was originally published on 2014-02-12).

"It's true escargot will add calories to the meal, but very slowly."

Me, I'd pair ketchup with a box of red, but I'd pair mustard with a box of white. Hot dogs.

'What...and you take the plunge to call this a gourmet restaurant??!'

Rodin's Thinker in front of refrigerator.

Frying sausages by the sea.

"We're in for a real treat tonight. Freddy's preparing his blackened swordfish."

I'm still hungry. Go back four seconds.

'Our food has the top Michelin rating.' 'The food or the tyre?'

"Is there another table that isn't so close to the bathroom?"

'You're not going to eat that alone are you?'