He was a bold man that first ate an oyster.

They say fish should swim thrice * * * first it should swim in the sea (do you mind me?) then it should swim in butter, and at last, sirrah, it should swim in good claret.

Bachelor's fare: bread and cheese, and kisses.

Kitchen Physic is the best Physic.

This is every cook's opinion - no savory dish without an onion, but lest your kissing should be spoiled your onions must be fully boiled.

Bread is the staff of life.

He was a bold man that first eat an oyster.