The Eatsdropper has to meet Nana for Shake-N-Bake

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Little Girl: "Mom, why are they called beefsteak tomatoes?"
Mom: "Because they're the eggs laid by cows."
Little Girl: "Nuh-uh!" *pause* "Really?"
Mom: "Yes, now put away that sugar cereal and grab the oatmeal. We have to meet Nana for Shake-N-Bake."

- Eatsdropped by Garrett at Save Mart

Man enters, eyeing the pork cuts available.
Dave Evans (farmer):
 "Would you like a cut?"
Customer: "Nothanks, I'm Jewish."

- Eatsdropped by Jen at Marin Sun Farms booth

Girlfriend, tasked with getting the largest free-range roaster, after being shown a gigantic 8-1/2 pound bird:
    "Do you have anything bigger than this?"
Meat counter guy (deadpan):
    "Yeah, they're called turkeys."

- Eatsdropped by Bruce at New Seasons Market (Portland, OR)

Man, speaking to two female companions:
    "That funkiness is the reason I like Pinot Noir. Some wines are just so pretty."

- Eatsdropped by Tea at Della Fattoria Cafe's Friday night dinner

Scraggly guy walking along sidewalk, to diner at outside table: "Excuseme, man, what day is today -- Tuesday? Wednesday? Friday?"
Diner: "Monday."
Guy: "Monday...?"

- Eatsdropped by yours truly at Cafe deStijl


One year ago today ... stupa dupa!

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