A few thoughts for my companions 'round the kitchen table:

Spread the table and contention shall cease.
    —English proverb

This night I hold an old accustom'd feast,
Whereto I have invited many a guest,
Such as I love; and you, among the store,
One more, most welcome, makes my number more.
    —William Shakespeare

All's well that ends with a good meal.
    —Arnold Lobel ( American writer and illustrator)

After a good dinner one can forgive anybody, even one's own relations.
    —Oscar Wilde

There is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and drink.
    —Bible, Old Testament

They eat, they drink, and in communion sweet
Quaff immortality and joy.
    — John Milton, Paradise Lost

Take thine ease, eat, drink and be merry.
    —Bible, New Testament, Book of Luke

Fools make feasts and wise men enjoy them.
    —John Clark

Their tables were stor'd full, to glad the sight
and not so much to feed on as delight.
    —William Shakespeare

He that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
    —Bible, Proverbs 15:15

Dear Moore,
I have a breakfast of philosophers tomorrow at ten punctually. Muffins and metaphysics; crumpets and contradiction. Will you come?
    —an invitation to a friend from Sydney Smith (1771–1845); English clergyman and essayist

Great is the meal which brings together people who are distant to each other.
   —Babylonian Talmud

Pull up a chair, y'all!
    —Elmer