“Soup is liquid comfort”
"Soup is liquid comfort" has appeared on a few lists of food quotations, but there is no obvious source of the saying. The term "liquid comfort" has long been applied to…
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“Soup is salad tea”
"Soup is salad tea" means that soup is something healthy to consume, like salad. "Soup is just salad tea" was posted on Twitter on February 13, 2015. "Soup is salad…
“Soup Nazi”
A November 1995 episode of the television situation comedy Seinfeld featured the "Soup Nazi." It was a fictional portrait of a real New York City soup man. 22 November 1995, Boston (MA)…
“Soup of the day implies another, possibly even seductive, soup of the night”
There is a "soup of the day" (soup du jour) served in many restaurants, but not "soup of the night" (soupe de la nuit; soupe du soir; soup du soir). "Soup of the…
“Soup of the Day implies that there is another dark and mysterious evening soup…Soup of the Night”
There is a "soup of the day" (soup du jour) served in many restaurants, but not "soup of the night" (soupe de la nuit; soupe du soir; soup du soir). "Soup of the…
“Soup of the Day: Whiskey”
"Soup of the Day: Whiskey" is a jocular bar sign that has been printed on many images. The "soup of the day" sign was posted on Twitter on May 22, 2009. "Soup of the Day -…
“Soup? You mean hot cracker sauce?”
Soup is often served with crackers. Should soup be called "cracker sauce"? "Soup is literally just sandwich/cracker sauce" was posted on "Soup is literally just…
“Soup’s on (the table)!”
"Soup's on!" is the timeless call that means that dinner's ready and everyone should come to the table. The longer phrase --"soup's on the table"…
“Sour cream is just savory yogurt”
Sour cream has been described as savory/savoury yogurt. "Sour cream is just savoury yogurt stop lying to yourself" was posted on Twitter by Danielle M. on February 8, 2015. "Sour…
“Sour cream is just savoury yogurt”
Sour cream has been described as savory/savoury yogurt. "Sour cream is just savoury yogurt stop lying to yourself" was posted on Twitter by Danielle M. on February 8, 2015. "Sour…
“Sour cream is the mayo of the taco”
Sour cream is to Mexican tacos as mayonnaise is to American sandwiches. "'Sour cream is the mayo of mexican food ' @MomoFlow" was posted on Twitter by Claptin’ Planet on…
“Sour cream is the mayonnaise of Mexican food”
Sour cream is to Mexican tacos as mayonnaise is to American sandwiches. "'Sour cream is the mayo of mexican food ' @MomoFlow" was posted on Twitter by Claptin’ Planet on…
“Sour cream is the mayonnaise of the taco world”
Sour cream is to Mexican tacos as mayonnaise is to American sandwiches. "'Sour cream is the mayo of mexican food ' @MomoFlow" was posted on Twitter by Claptin’ Planet on…
“Sourdough starter implies the existence of a sourdough ender”
Sourdough bread has a "sourdough starter," but is there a "sourdough ender"? "You can take your sourdough starter. I'm a sourdough ender. *nom nom nom*" was…
“Southerners don’t measure seasonings. We just sprinkle and shake”
Many people don't measure the ingredients when they cook. "I don't measure a thing when I cook. I just sprinkle and add stuff until I hear the spirit of my ancestors whisper…
“Southerners saying ‘sweet Jesus’ implies the existence of umami Jesus, spicy Jesus, sour Jesus”
"Sweet Jesus!" is an exclamation. It does not imply other flavors of Jesus, but there are jokes. "You know what I like better than Sweet Jesus? that would be Sweet 'n' Sour…
“Soy sauce in Spanish means ‘I am sauce’”
The Spanish word "soy" means "I am." "Thought of the moment: 'soy sauce' is almost Spanish for 'I am sauce'" was posted on Twitter by Adam Polonski…
“Soy to the World” (soy + Joy to the World)
"Joy to the World" is an English Christmas carol, written by English minister and hymnwriter Isaac Watts in 1719, "Soy to the World" is a pun that has been printed on many…
“Space cowboys imply the existence of space cows”
A "space cowboy" is someone who smokes marijuana (and gets "spaced out"). "Don't Space Cowboys have -er- Space Cows?" is a joke that was posted on the newsgroup…
“Spaghetti is just alphabet soup in cursive”
Some long noodles can look like cursive writing. "I think #Ramen noodles are alphabet soup in cursive. #eatyourwords #tomemmons" was posted on Twitter by Tom Emmons on August 31, 2012,…