Quotes about Food

“The weather is the worst. I lived many years in Lisbon and then went to Monaco, places that are similar in terms of weather and food. In Manchester, it's eight or nine months of cold, and that makes a difference, but apart from that, I'm really enjoying the city.”

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

“I think the biggest thing is clean as you go. Wash all your knives, cutting boards, dishes, when you are done cooking, not look at a sink full of dishes after you are done. Cleaning as you go helps keep away cross contamination and you avoid having food borne bacteria.”

“My best friend was Aboriginal. She taught me about 'bush tucker' - the food of the land, the different things you could eat if you got lost in the bush, like grasses and berries. There's this tree called the billygoat plum - the fruit is quite nice.”

“I eat whatever I want, junk food included.”

“The need for connection and community is primal, as fundamental as the need for air, water, and food.”

“Being a Punjabi, it is very hard to say this, but Punjabi food is very overrated.”

“Food is a lens for culture.”

“I like to say, 'Chop suey's the biggest culinary joke that one culture has ever played on another,' because chop suey, if you translate into Chinese, means 'tsap sui,' which, if you translate back, means 'odds and ends.'”

“Ultimately, the perfect meal is when those things come together - circumstance, the food, ambiance, and you're with the person that you want to be with.”

“Vietnamese food has probably been saved from the mass market because most people never master the sauces and condiments that must be added to the food, at the table, for its glories to become apparent. It's too much trouble, and a lot of people don't like asking for help, especially if the interaction involves some linguistic awkwardness.”

“I'll eat anything. I love food in general. I love traditional Mexican, carne asada. Just meat, beans, rice, and some good salsa.”

“Food is a lot of people's therapy - when we say comfort food, we really mean that. It's releasing dopamine and serotonin in your brain that makes you feel good.”

“Go for the girl who can eat a proper meal. If she's passionate about food, you'll most likely be fortunate in other venues.”

“I will never forget experiencing Venice for the first time. It feels like you are transported to another time - the art, music, food and pure romance in the air is like no other place.”

“The reasons for food insecurity are many and varied. But part of the problem is the global farming systems.”

“Food is everything. Food, friends, family: Those are the most important things in life.”

“Sometimes we should express our gratitude for the small and simple things like the scent of the rain, the taste of your favorite food, or the sound of a loved one's voice.”

“That's a big goal of mine, to try and grow as much of my own food as possible.”

“I only like food without color, like potatoes, bread, and pasta.”

“Food is not rational. Food is culture, habit, craving and identity.”