Shabbos is the wellspring of all blessings – both material and spiritual – for the upcoming week.  We must therefore accord much more honor to Shabbos than to the weekdays.  Since the mitzvah of Shabbos is the source of blessing for the upcoming week, we should sanctify it in the best possible manner with the most delectable food and drink. ~ Divrei Menachem

The way we preapre the special Shabbos dishes – from shopping to baking to tasting the food – is a clear indication of how we honor Shabbos. ~ R’ Dovid Meisels