He who receives his friends and gives no personal attention to the meal which is being prepared for them, is not worthy of having friends.

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

Those truffled turkeys, of which the reputation and the price are still increasing, appear like beneficient stars, and make the eyes sparkle of all sorts of gourmands of every category, whilst their faces beam with delight and they themselves dance with pleasure.

The sense of smell, like a faithful counsellor, foretells its character.

A man who was fond of wine was offered some grapes at dessert after dinner. "Much obliged," said he, pushing the plate aside, "I am not accustomed to take my wine in pills."

The German Doctors say that persons sensible of harmony have one sense more than others.

Place a substantial meal before a tired man and he will eat with effort and be little better for it at first. Give him a glass of wine or brandy, and immediately he feels better: you see him come to life again before you.