Here’s the update with some chatter on getting to know us all a little better…Mandy, from The Complete CookBookhas written a couple more questions and here are my answers…

1.  What 5 items are always in your fridge?

Milk,classic stock cubes,a jar of capers,parmesan cheese,bottle of prosecco.

2.  What 5 items are always in your pantry ?

Tinned tomatoes, flour,cornflour,polenta,couscous.

3.  Do you write a grocery list or do you shop off the cuff?

I always write a shopping list..on my favourite note paper. My list is written on the back of a $100 Dollar bill…(printed notepad) you don’t know how many people stop me and take a second look….it’s only paper!

4.  What is the most used item/s in your kitchen?

I’m a cleaning/germ  freak, it would have to be the cleaning sponge/cloth.

5.  What do you have in your kitchen that may seem strange to other people?

Gosh, I would hope to think that I’m normal and that you wouldn’t find anything strange!

6.  If you were to enter a Come Dine With Me challenge, what would you cook?

Starter:  A tris of ravoli with different flavoured centres. Each centre a delicate surprise a burst of gusto!.

Mains:A beef filet mignon, medium rare, encased with proscuitto, a rosemary garlic butter. Served on a creamy, cheese cauliflower puree and a medley of coloured carrots (orange/purple)

Dessert: A slice of pineapple cheesecake with thinly sliced fresh glazed pineapple . Freshly brewed coffee and a lingering tawny port.

7.  If you could invite any 4 living people in the world to dinner, who would they be?

Actors Tom Hanks, Harrison Ford, actress, Julia Roberts ( she’s a beautiful lady and she’s a bucket of laughs and Kenny G.

8.  What is your favourite breakfast out?

Fresh fruit salad….I usually regret everything else I eat.

9.  What one condiment could you not be without?

Extra-virgin Olive Oil

10. Some people seemed to have a problem eating leftovers or reheated food, do you?

Oh, heavens no problem here, let a lasagna rest in the fridge 24 hours and see how better it tastes!

Have a great weekend, friends

Yvette…x