Tag Archives: food

Great Oaks from Little Acorns

Posted on November 7, 2020 by stfleming

Q: How do you get a squirrel to like you?A: Act like a nut! Explanation: In English, the word nut can refer to foods such as pistachios, cashews, and walnuts. Squirrels love to eat nuts, especially acorns if there are oak … Continue reading →

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My Better Half

Posted on October 11, 2020 by stfleming

Q: What’s worse than finding a worm in your apple? A: Finding half a worm! Explanation: Imagine biting into an apple and finding a worm.  Yes, that is a very unpleasant thought because your apple is most likely not in very … Continue reading →

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Jam-packed

Posted on October 3, 2020 by stfleming

Q: Why was the baby strawberry crying?A: Because her parents were in a jam! Explanation: Jam is a type of food that is typically made of fruit.  Jam is usually spread on another food like bread or toast (like the way … Continue reading →

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A Can of Corn

Posted on September 26, 2020 by stfleming

Q: What did the baby corn say to the mama corn? A: Where is pop corn? Explanation: There are many types of families.  Some families, like the one in this joke, are made of a mom, dad, and baby.  Mom can … Continue reading →

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Uncomfortably Close

Posted on April 25, 2020 by stfleming

Q: What do you call a grilled cheese sandwich that gets right up in your face? A: Too close for comfort food! Explanation: Comfort food is food that makes you feel good, perhaps by reminding you of a special time, place, … Continue reading →

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Egg-cellent Spin

Posted on April 11, 2020 by stfleming

Q: How do you make a Chinese egg roll? A: Just give it a little push! Explanation: Many families will be celebrating Easter this weekend, so an egg joke seemed appropriate. A Chinese egg roll is a type of food served … Continue reading →

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Slip Sliding Away

Posted on March 7, 2020 by stfleming

Q: Why did the banana put on sunscreen? A: He didn’t want to peel! Explanation: The outside of a banana, the yellow part that you do not eat, is called the peel.  (The outside of an lemon is called a rind … Continue reading →

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The Cows Might Be Listening

Posted on February 1, 2020 by stfleming

Q: Why shouldn’t you tell secrets on a farm? A: Because the potatoes have eyes and the corn has ears! Explanation: Ah, yes- more food jokes! When you look at a potato, you will see it has small bumps sticking out.  … Continue reading →

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Bogged Down

Posted on November 4, 2019 by stfleming

Q: What is the difference between a pirate and a cranberry farmer? A: A pirate buries his treasure while a cranberry farmer treasures his berries! Explanation:  Cranberries are a sour fruit, related to blueberries, that are used to make cranberry sauce and … Continue reading →

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Cow Askew

Posted on January 16, 2019 by stfleming

Q: What do you call a cow with two legs? A: Lean meat! Explanation: For some reasons I find cows to be funny, like this joke. When something leans it is not quite straight up and down, it is a tilted like the … Continue reading →

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