Then Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentiles; and he did eat and drink, and rose up, and went his way: thus Esau despised his birthright.

to make the king a mess of pottage at his coronation; and so lately as the reign of Charles II.

Jog me once again, and I'll throw this whole mess of pottage into your face; cannot one stand quiet at the dresser for you.