Category Archives: Shakespeare on Food

French Fries & Strange Flesh

Posted on August 4, 2015 by jimmie

Knowing that flattery is the infantry of negotiations, Octavian, on meeting Antony after a long time, starts the conversation by recounting, for the benefit of the audience, one of Antony’s feats, the fame of which reached even Rome, “…on the … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare and McDonald in Vietnam

Posted on March 9, 2014 by jimmie

“…on the Alps It is reported thou didst eat strange flesh, Which some did die to look on …” (Antony and Cleopatra, act 1, sc. 4) The corporate US media reported, with thinly disguised pride, that the McDonald franchise has … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare, Nostalgia, a Tiramisu and an Italian Restaurant

Posted on March 2, 2014 by jimmie

“… dainty bits Make rich the ribs, but bankrupt quite the wits.” (Love’s Labours Lost, act 1, sc. 1) Amidst the mist of business, war and folly, compounded in the subjects of recent articles, the following  “news, which is indeed … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare on the Benefits of Wine, Laughter and a Sense of Humor

Posted on September 11, 2012 by jimmie

“…nor a man cannot make him laugh; but that’s no marvel, he drinks no wine.” (King Henry IV, part 1 act 4, sc. 3) Tips for Use. Comment on anyone impervious to humor or chide a first-time or born-again teetotaler. … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare on Bad Food and Bad Restaurants

Posted on July 10, 2012 by jimmie

“… thy food is such As hath been belched on by infected lungs.” (Pericles act 4, sc. 6) Comments. Excellent line to describe your disgust with a particularly bad restaurant, “Their food is such as hath been belched on by … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare on Those Who are Thick with It

Posted on July 9, 2012 by jimmie

“…his wit is as thick as Tewkesbury mustard!” (King Henry IV p2, act 2, sc. 4) Comments.  Excellent comeback especially appropriate for people who think of themselves as being witty when they are not.  One such category is that of … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare on the Benefits of Wine

Posted on June 26, 2012 by jimmie

“A good sherris-sack hath a two fold operation in it. It ascends me into the brain; dries me there all the crude, dull and foolish vapours which environ it: makes it apprehensive, quick, forgetive, full of quick, nimble, fiery and … Continue reading →

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April Showers, Love, Food for Love all in Sonnet #75

Posted on April 29, 2012 by jimmie

“So are you to my thoughts as food to life, Or as sweet-seasoned showers are to the ground” (SON 75) Tips for Use.  Excellent line for a card or a romantic declaration. It is true that the Sonnet as well … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare and Remedies against Bad Breath

Posted on April 27, 2012 by jimmie

“And most dear actors, eat no onion, nor garlic, for we are to utter sweet breath.” (Midsummer Night’s Dream act 4, sc. 2) Tips for Use. You both are at dinner and the waiter suggests or praises a savory dish … Continue reading →

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Say No to Fast Food

Posted on February 6, 2012 by jimmie

“…on the Alps 
It is reported thou didst eat strange flesh,
 Which some did die to look on:” (AC.1.4) Tips for use. A good reason for not eating fast food. You can quote the observation about Antony. Or you could … Continue reading →

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