Funny Cooking Quotes

Enjoy reading this collection of funny cooking quotes which may bring a smile to your face. Remember, food must be enjoyed, so enjoy these lines curated by the Nowily review team.

• A party without cake is just a meeting. — Julia Child

• I don’t even butter my bread. I consider that cooking. —Katherine Cebrian

• There is such a buildup of crud in my oven there is only room to bake a single cupcake. —Phyllis Diller

• The two biggest sellers in any bookstore are the cookbooks and the diet books. The cookbooks tell you how to prepare the food, and the diet books tell you how not to eat any of it. —Andy Rooney

• It’s so beautifully arranged on the plate—you know someone’s fingers have been all over it. —Julia Child commenting on nouvelle cuisine

• When compelled to cook, I produce a meal that would make a sword swallower gag. —Russell Baker

• Life is too short to stuff a mushroom. —Storm Jameson

• The most remarkable thing about my mother is that for thirty years she served the family nothing but leftovers. The original meal has never been found. —Calvin Trillin

• I prefer my oysters fried; that way I know my oysters died. —Roy G. Blount, Jr.

• God sends meat and the devil sends cooks. —Thomas Deloney (1543-1600)

• There is no sincerer love than the love of food. —George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)

• I was 32 when I started cooking; up until then, I just ate. — Julia Child

• The most dangerous food is wedding cake. —American proverb

• Poets have been mysteriously silent on the subject of cheese. —G. K. Chesterson (1874-1936)

• Recipe For Chili: Put a pot of chili on the stove to simmer. Let it simmer. Meanwhile, broil a good steak. Eat the steak. Let the chili simmer. Ignore it. —Allan Shivers, former governor of Texas

• Nachman’s Rule: When it comes to foreign food, the less authentic the better. —Gerald Nachman

• Isn’t there any other part of the matzo you can eat? —Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962) after having eaten matzo ball soup three times in a row

• No one is lonely while eating spaghetti. —Robert Morley

• A louse in the cabbage is better than no meat at all. —Pennsylvania Dutch proverb

• I will not eat oysters. I want my food dead—not sick, not wounded—dead. —Woody Allen

• The only time to eat diet food is while you’re waiting for the steak to cook. — Funny cooking quote by Julia Child

• We didn’t starve, but we didn’t eat chicken unless we were sick, or the chicken was. —Bernard Malamud (1914-1986)

• Eating an artichoke is like getting to know someone really well. —Willi Hastings

• When men reach their sixties and retire, they go to pieces. Women go right on cooking. —Gail Sheehy

• Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four essential food groups: alcohol, caffeine, sugar, and fat. —Alex Levine

• In Mexico we have a word for sushi: bait. —Jose Simon

• Part of the secret of success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside. —Mark Twain (1835-1910)

• I prefer Hostess® fruit pies to pop-up Pop-Tarts® because they don’t require so much cooking. —Carrie Snow

• You know why the French hate us? They gave us the croissant. And you know what we did with it? We turned it into a croissandwich. —Denis Leary

• The trouble with eating Italian food is that five or six days later you’re hungry again. —George Miller

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Cooking Quotes From Literature That Will Inspire You in the Kitchen

For when you need that little extra kick to bake that treat, cook that meal, or try something entirely new, take a read through these fun cooking quotes curated by the Nowily review team.

“Every meal should be a small celebration”—Fannie Farmer

“Households that have lost the soul of cooking from their routines may not know what they’re missing: the song of a stir-fry sizzle, the yeasty scent of rising dough, the painting of flavors onto a pizza before it slides into the oven.”—Barbara Kingsolver

“There is a most serious need to remember who we are so that we may assist other people in remembering who they are. Ethnic cooking in our time is not ‘in’ just because it tastes good. It is historical and meaningful on its own.”—Jeff Smith

“A recipe is a story that ends with a good meal.”—Pat Conroy

“Cooking is not a science but an art, mistakes are okay, messes are fine—the pleasure is in the creating and the sharing of the result.”—Lori Pollan

“Baking is a craft that makes you want to do it again and again… the repetition gives a warming satisfaction that comes from the familiar comfort of doing something well.”–Ken Forkish

“Everyone has a story and a recipe. We cherish them because they are our reinventions. There is a rich diversity in our cuisine that is defined by our never-ending search for reinvention.”—Edward Lee

“We’re invigorated by meals that taste of love and heritage. The pursuit of good food has become a hobby that richly nourishes us while allowing us to nourish others.”—Rick Bayless

“The memories of what we ate as a child form a sort of patriotism that lasts throughout our life. Now, call your grandmother and ask for those recipes you have been meaning to get, and we can get started on tasting our spirit of patriotism.”—Jeff Smith

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Quotes about cooking with love

There’s cooking, and then there’s cooking with passion, creativity, and love. Below is a collection of quotes curated by the Nowily review team about cooking from the heart that will make you look at food in a whole new light.

“Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all.”

– Harriet Van Horne

“A recipe has no soul. You as the cook must bring soul to the recipe.”

– Thomas Keller

“Cooking is like painting or writing a song. Just as there are only so many notes or colors, there are only so many flavors—it’s how you combine them that sets you apart.”

– Wolfgang Puck

“If you are a chef, no matter how good a chef you are, it’s not good cooking for yourself; the joy is in cooking for others. It’s the same with music.”

– will.i.am

“Cooking with kids is not just about ingredients, recipes, and cooking. It’s about harnessing imagination, empowerment, and creativity.”

– Guy Fieri

“Real cooking is more about following your heart than following recipes.”

– Unknown

“Cooking is at once child’s play and adult joy. And cooking done with care is an act of love.”

– Craig Claiborne

“So when people ask me, ‘What do you think of Michelin?’ I don’t cook for guides. I cook for customers.”

– Gordon Ramsay

“Cooking is not difficult. Everyone has taste, even if they don’t realize it. Even if you’re not a great chef, there’s nothing to stop you understanding the difference between what tastes good and what doesn’t.”

– Gerard Depardieu

“Cooking requires confident guesswork and improvisation—experimentation and substitution, dealing with failure and uncertainty in a creative way.”

– Paul Theroux

“The only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking, you’ve got to have a what-the-hell attitude.”

– Julia Child

“Cooking demands attention, patience, and above all, a respect for the gifts of the earth. It is a form of worship, a way of giving thanks.”

– Judith B. Jones

We’d love to know if any of these quotes resonated with you and your approach to cooking and baking. And if you have a quote you’d like to share, lay it on us!

Whether you prepare food for yourself, friends, family, or customers—or maybe someone cooks for you—remember, cooking from the heart will give your meal that little something extra.

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Quotes for you and your kids on the benefits of healthy eating

Enjoy the quotes below curated by the Nowily review team. We hope they inspire you to eat well…even when you don’t want to.

“Nutrition is the only remedy that can bring full recovery and can be used with any treatment. Remember, food is our best medicine!” ~Bernard Jensen

“Health is like money, we never have a true idea of its value until we lose it.” ~Josh Billings

“Healthy is merely the slowest rate at which one can die.” ~Unknown

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away” ~Proverb

“Processed foods not only extend the shelf life, but they extend the waistline as well.” ~Karen Sessions

“Don’t eat anything your great-grandmother wouldn’t recognize as food.” ~Michael Pollan

“Eating a high-nutrient diet actually makes you more satisfied with less food, and actually gives the ability to enjoy food more without overeating.” ~Joel Fuhrman

“Healthy eating is a way of life, so it’s important to establish routines that are simple, realistically, and ultimately livable.” ~Arthur Agatston

“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” ~Jim Rohn

“Mainstream medicine would be way different if they focused on prevention even half as much as they focused on intervention…” ~Anonymous

“Our bodies are our gardens – our wills are our gardeners.” ~William Shakespeare

“Health is not simply the absence of sickness.” ~Hannah Green

“Today, more than 95% of all chronic disease is caused by food choice, toxic food ingredients, nutritional deficiencies and lack of physical exercise.” ~Mike Adams

“Sorry, there´s no magic bullet. You gotta eat healthy and live healthy to be healthy and look healthy. End of story.” ~Morgan Spurlock

“By choosing healthy over skinny you are choosing self-love over self-judgement.” ~Steve Maraboli

“When walking, walk. When eating, eat.” Rashaski · Zen Proverb

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The Most Famous And Greatest Food Quotes Of All Time

Start getting hungry with these great food quotes from some of the most famous foodies of all time, curated by the Nowily review team.

“If you’re afraid of butter, use cream.” -Julia Child

“First we eat, then we do everything else.” -M.F.K. Fisher

“Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first.” -Ernestine Ulmer

“Age and glasses of wine should never be counted.” -Unknown

“In wine there is wisdom, in beer there is strength, in water there is bacteria.” -David Auerbach

“Wine and cheese are ageless companions, like aspirin and aches, or June and moon, or good people and noble ventures.” -M.F.K. Fisher

“You don’t need a silver fork to eat good food.” -Paul Prudhomme

“I have made a lot of mistakes falling in love, and regretted most of them, but never the potatoes that went with them.” -Nora Ephron

“The only time to eat diet food is while you’re waiting for the steak to cook.” -Julia Child

“I cook with wine. Sometimes I even add it to the food.” -W.C. Fields

“We all eat, and it would be a sad waste of opportunity to eat badly.” -Anna Thomas

“A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand.” -Barbara Johnson

“People who love to eat are always the best people. – Julia Child”

“My doctor told me I had to stop throwing intimate dinners for four unless there are three other people.” -Orson Welles

“The secret of success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside.” -Mark Twain

“It’s difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a homegrown tomato.” -Lewis Grizzard

“There is no sincerer love than the love of food.” -George Bernard Shaw

“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” -Virginia Woolf

“If you really want to make a friend, go to someone’s house and eat with him… the people who give you their food give you their heart.” -Cesar Chavez

“My weaknesses have always been food and men — in that order.” – Dolly Parton

“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.” -J.R.R. Tolkien

“Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all.” -Harriet van Horne

“He was a bold man that first ate an oyster.” – Jonathan Swift

“Food is symbolic of love when words are inadequate.” -Alan D. Wolfelt

“Vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread and pumpkin pie.” -Jim Davis

“All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast.” -John Gunther

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Fun quotes for fans of food

Foodies unite! You will love these funny quotes curated by the Nowily review team about the joys of food and cooking.

Anything is good if it’s made of chocolate. – Jo Brand

I’m not gaining weight. I’m retaining food.

I followed my heart and it led me into the fridge.

I just stepped on a cornflake. Now I am officially a cereal killer.

FOOD – eat it quickly or you will have to share it.

COOKIES make the world a better place!

All you need is LOVE and a cup of COFFEE.

When the waitress asked if I wanted my pizza cut into four or eight slices, I said, ‘Four. I don’t think I can eat eight. – Yogi Berra

Kitchens are made for bringing families together.

Nothing brings people together like good food.

The most remarkable thing about my mother is that for 30 years she served nothing but leftovers. The original meal has never been found. – Calvin Trillin

The most indispensable ingredient of all good home cooking: love for those you are cooking for. – Sophia Loren

Sandwiches are wonderful. You don’t need a spoon or a plate! – Paul Lynde

Good food is all the sweeter when shared with good friends.

Marry the one who gives you the same feeling you get when you see food coming at a restaurant.

The speed at which I can prepare food during a commercial break is amazing..!!

You don’t need a silver fork to eat good food. – Paul Prudhomme

Food is your body’s fuel. Without fuel, your body wants to shut down. – Ken Hill

A good food is mouthwatering when you see it and finger licking when you eat it.

PROMISE and PIE-CRUST are made to be broken. – Jonathan Swift

I wish my stove came with a Save As button like Word has. That way I could experiment with my cooking and not fear ruining my dinner. — Jarod Kintz

Ways to my heart: Buy me food, Make me food, Be food.

Cooking makes life happy.

The trouble with eating Italian food is that five or six days later, you’re hungry again. – George Miller

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Julia Child Quotes: The Woman, The Wisdom

Julia Child was known for her quick wit and memorable one-liners, and here are a few of her verybest curated by the Nowily review team. Bon appetit!

“The only time to eat diet food is while you are waiting for the steak to cook.”

“I was 32 when I started cooking; up until then, I just ate.”

“A cookbook is only as good as its poorest recipe.”

“Celebrity has its uses. I can always get a seat in any restaurant.”

“Drama is very important in life: You have to come on with a bag. You never want to out with a whimper.”

“I don’t believe in bottled salad dressing… why should you have it bottled? It’s so easy to make. And they never use very good oil.”

“Fat gives things flavor.”

“I don’t think about whether people will remember me or not. I’ve been an okay person. I’ve learned a lot. I’ve taught people a thing or two. That’s what’s important. Sooner or later the public will forget you, the memory of you will fade. What’s important is the individuals you’ve influenced along the way.”

“You don’t have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces—just good food from fresh ingredients.”

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Quotes About the Joy of Cooking from the Heart

If you love cooking then you will love these quotes curated by the Nowily review team on the very topic. Chefs, enjoy!

“Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all.” – Harriet Van Horne

“A recipe has no soul. You as the cook must bring soul to the recipe.” – Thomas Keller

“Cooking is like painting or writing a song. Just as there are only so many notes or colors, there are only so many flavors—it’s how you combine them that sets you apart.” – Wolfgang Puck

“If you are a chef, no matter how good a chef you are, it’s not good cooking for yourself; the joy is in cooking for others. It’s the same with music.” – will.i.am

“Cooking with kids is not just about ingredients, recipes, and cooking. It’s about harnessing imagination, empowerment, and creativity.” – Guy Fieri

“Cooking is at once child’s play and adult joy. And cooking done with care is an act of love.” – Craig Claiborne

“So when people ask me, ‘What do you think of Michelin?’ I don’t cook for guides. I cook for customers.” – Gordon Ramsay

“Cooking is not difficult. Everyone has taste, even if they don’t realize it. Even if you’re not a great chef, there’s nothing to stop you understanding the difference between what tastes good and what doesn’t.” – Gerard Depardieu

“Cooking requires confident guesswork and improvisation—experimentation and substitution, dealing with failure and uncertainty in a creative way.” – Paul Theroux

“The only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking, you’ve got to have a what-the-hell attitude.” – Julia Child

“Cooking demands attention, patience, and above all, a respect for the gifts of the earth. It is a form of worship, a way of giving thanks.” – Judith B. Jones

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The best cocktail books to have for your next party

If you are looking for some great cocktails to mix up at your next party, then look no further than these books curated by the Nowily review team.

“Batched & Bottled: Cocktails to Make Ahead” by Max and Noel Venning

The brothers behind Three Sheets bar in London are to thank for this guide to the perfect home party – one where you don’t spend all your time shaking while others are having fun. With 50 recipes that can be pre-made, served straight or left to age, it provides plenty of inspiration for anyone interested in the craft.

“The Modern Cocktail: Innovation + Flavour” by Matt Whiley

Written by the bartender behind Scout in London, this guide to cocktail making at home is divided by spirit, with more than 60 recipes taking in everything from gin to bourbon. Including advice about glassware and equipment, it’s a perfect manual for anyone trying to make cocktails from scratch.

“The Savoy Cocktail Book” by Harry Craddock

This seminal book was first printed in 1930, and it is still as relevant today as it was then. Drafted by arguably the world’s most legendary bartender Harry Craddock – he who operated the bar at The Savoy in London for 20 years – features the recipes and stories behind the drinks that now populate the ‘classics’ list at nearly every bar in the world.

“The Complete Home Bartender’s Guide: Tools, Ingredients, Techniques and Recipes for the Perfect Drink” by Salvatore Calabrese

The best-selling cocktail book of all time by ‘The Maestro’ Salvatore Calabrese – the man behind London’s The Donovan Bar – has over 780 recipes for home mixology. It is written in an easy-to-understand manner with full explanations of the kit required to produce each well-structured and perfectly composed drink.

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The best cookbooks to have now

If you are looking for some cooking inspiration this weekend, look no further than these books curated by the Nowily review team.

“Bread is Gold” by Massimo Bottura

Penned by one of the world’s leading authorities on Italian food – chef Massimo Bottura of Best of the Best Hall of Famer Osteria Francescana in Italy – this book will help you create great meals no matter what’s in your pantry. Bottura’s idea is that extraordinary meals can be crafted even from ingredients that are often considered waste, and with over 150 recipes, you’ll be sure to find something for you.

“The Noma Guide to Fermentation” by René Redzepi and David Zilber

Anyone lucky enough to have dined at Noma – No.2 in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2019 – knows that chef René Redzepi is passionate about fermentation. With the 100 recipes in this guide, you will soon become a master of this technique that is healthy and perfect for transforming the perishable ingredients in your home into durable new components.

“Tu Casa Mi Casa: Mexican Recipes for the Home Cook” by Enrique Olvera

Enrique Olvera’s first home-cooking book is a collection of the 100 recipes closest to the chef’s heart – authentic, sumptuous Mexican dishes that you will soon want to make every night of the week. The chef behind Pujol in Mexico City even included step-by-step photographs, making this an excellent choice for beginners and expert cooks alike.

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