[Now that is more of the response he's used to getting to his cooking, no matter how hard she's trying to sound enthusiastic. It only makes Alistair more amused - he knows exactly how bad he is.]

Hmmm, I'm trying to picture it and it's not a good look I have to say.... [Wait, did he just say he was-] That came out wrong. Please don't get mad!

[He holds up his hands defensively, still grinning cheerfully.]