From philosophers to actors, from celebrated authors to swift footed sportsman – everyone has something to say about food. Here is a selection of 10 food related quotes we enjoyed… not because we like to sound intellectual or to make a statement … just because… we love food!

“You don’t need a silver fork to eat good food.” -Paul Prudhomme

“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.” -J.R.R. Tolkien

“People who love to eat are always the best people.” – Julia Child

“One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating.” – Luciano Pavarotti

“When a man’s stomach is full it makes no difference whether he is rich or poor.” – Euripides

“The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly and lie about your age” – Lucille Ball

“There is no sincerer love than the love of food.” -George Bernard Shaw

“It’s easy to impress me. I don’t need a fancy party to be happy. Just good friends, good food, and good laughs. I’m happy. I’m satisfied. I’m content.” – Maria Sharapova

“What I say is that if a man really likes potatoes, he must be a pretty decent sort of fellow.” – A. A. Milne

“Humour keeps us alive. Humour and food. Don’t forget food. You can go a week without laughing.”
― Joss Whedon