"You are positively the best cook in seven counties, Mother!"

"My wife, on the other hand, is one of the best cooks in the county," he told them.

"These are not the 100 best cooks in America," she said.

"I know you're not the best cook in the world, Mom, but are you making lids for dinner?"

I think she is the best cook for miles around.

I know he's the best cook for thirty miles, but that's not saying much when there's no competition.

Then a more serious thought struck him: I'm the best cook in these parts.

Graves is the best cook of the four, and often plays dinner host to all.

"Not even the best cook in the world can do very much with porridge."

What do you say, kids, isn't your mother the best cook in the world?