Burgundy makes you think of silly things; Bordeaux makes you talk about them, and Champagne makes you do them.

The sense of smell explores; deleterious substances almost always have an unpleasant smell.

The Lord hath created medicines out of the earth, and he that is wise will not abhor them.

Seating themselves on the greensward, they eat while the corks fly and there is talk, laughter and merriment, and perfect freedom, for the universe is their drawing room and the sun their lamp. Besides, they have appetite, Nature's special gift, which lends to such a meal a vivacity unknown indoors, however beautiful the surroundings.

The number of flavors is infinite, for every soluble body has a peculiar flavor, like none other.

The most indispensable qualification of a cook is punctuality. The same must be said of guests.

Those from whom nature has withheld taste invented trousers.