Getting to know each other 1

Posted on July 29, 2011 by thecompletebook

Instead of a recipe post today, I thought it would be nice to get to know a bit more about each others culinary likes and dislikes. I won’t be tagging anybody but it would be great if you would copy the questions and fill in your answers on your blog – just for a bit of fun. 🙂 Please link back to me so I don’t miss out on your answers.

1. What is your favourite non-alcholic drink?

Tea

2. What is your favourite alcoholic drink?

Gin and Tonic with lots of lemon and a good crispy cold Chardonnay

3. What is your favourite food?

Crab

4. What is your least favourite food?

Tripe and rhubarb

5. What do you eat that others think is really weird?

Cold pressed tongue – albeit that I have never cooked it before

6. What is your favourite thing to cook/bake?

Anything in cupcake form – savoury or sweet

7. If you could only chose one, would it be sweet or savoury?

Savoury

8. What time do you usually eat your dinner during the week?

By the latest 7pm

9. What kitchen item/s have you never owned?

A pressure cooker and a slow cooker

10. What tip would you give to a newby cooker / baker?

Relax, it will still be edible; well most of the time.

11. What is the best vegetarian dish you have eaten?

Roast Vegetables

12. What is the easiest meal you can cook?

Syrup and Soy Chicken

13. If you could only grow 3 herbs in your garden, what would you grow?

Coriander (cilantro), thyme and basil

14. What would you use as a substitute for salt?

Soy sauce

15. What 5 items would you pack for a quick and easy picnic or day out?

Boiled eggs, chicken wings, grapes, tea and water.

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45 thoughts on “Getting to know each other 1”

Cindy on July 29, 2011 at 08:19 said:

Love it Mandy, will do it over the weekend. (We also have early weekday dinners.)

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- thecompletecookbook on July 29, 2011 at 11:38 said:
  
  Yay, so pleased you are going to be doing it. Have a happy weekend. 🙂
  
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Kay aka Babygirl on July 29, 2011 at 09:09 said:

Oh this definitely sounds like fun. I’ve answered most of these questions already but I think I have a way I can twist it on Saturday. Great post.

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- thecompletecookbook on July 29, 2011 at 11:38 said:
  
  That’s great Kay, I look forward to what you put together. Have a happy weekend. 🙂
  
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Tandy on July 29, 2011 at 10:12 said:

thanks for this – my post will go up on Sunday 🙂 I also love crab, but we don’t get it here! Have a great weekend

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- thecompletecookbook on July 29, 2011 at 11:39 said:
  
  Yay, so pleased you will also be doing this – I look forward to seeing your answers. Have a happy weekend. 🙂
  
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chicaandaluza on July 29, 2011 at 11:41 said:

Good to know more about you – but how to pick just ONE favourite food 😦 Had to smile – dinner here in Spain is about 10.30pm. Took me a while to get used to it!

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- thecompletecookbook on July 29, 2011 at 12:15 said:
  
  Maybe you could pick one group of food 😉 I remember you mentioning about the late eating – guess we would get used to it if we had to. When we were invited out on the island by the French, we used to have a snack before going because they also eat extremely late – when you go for dinner you arrive at 20h30 for 21h00 and then the first course would usually be served around 10pm and dessert just before midnight. Pete and I are ready for bed before the first course. hee hee. Have a happy weekend. 🙂
  
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Nami | Just One Cookbook on July 29, 2011 at 12:40 said:

Hi Mandy – how fun! I’m still on vacation so I’m checking this via iPhone and I can’t join this fun event, but I loved reading more about you!!

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- thecompletecookbook on July 29, 2011 at 13:21 said:
  
  Hi Nami, I appreciate you taking the time out while you are away to leave a comment, thank you. I am looking forward to hearing about your fun time with your Mom. Have a happy weekend. 🙂
  
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Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide on July 29, 2011 at 17:28 said:

How fun, definitely with you on No. 7 and no tripe here either.

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- thecompletecookbook on July 29, 2011 at 18:54 said:
  
  Savoury will always win over sweet. Glad you enjoyed the read. Have a happy weekend. 🙂
  
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yvette on July 29, 2011 at 17:37 said:

Hi Mandy, I’m also travelling at the moment but will do my best to join in over the weekend.Have a great one! x

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- thecompletecookbook on July 29, 2011 at 18:56 said:
  
  Hi Yvette, enjoy the rest of your travels – look forward to hearing all about it as well as reading your answers too. Have a happy weekend. 🙂
  
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My Inner Chick on July 29, 2011 at 19:57 said:

Mandy,
Loved getting to know you better.
The herbs are my fave, too 🙂 xxxxxxx

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- thecompletecookbook on July 30, 2011 at 10:40 said:
  
  Thanks Kim – I should posts like this more often – need to think up a few more questions first. 😉 Have a happy weekend. 🙂 xo
  
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Tes on July 29, 2011 at 20:48 said:

Mandy, this is so great. I will do it on Sunday night because we are going to the beach this weekend 🙂 Have a beautiful weekend!

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- thecompletecookbook on July 30, 2011 at 10:40 said:
  
  So glad you going to do it Tes, it is great fun. I am looking forward to seeing your answers. Have a happy weekend. 🙂
  
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joshuafagans on July 30, 2011 at 06:55 said:

Fun idea. Sorry to hear that you are swearing off of rhubarb though. Strawberry with rhubarb is one of my favorite combos on the planet.

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- thecompletecookbook on July 30, 2011 at 10:41 said:
  
  Hmm, I wonder if adding strawberries into the mix might make me change my mind? Do you make it into a pie? Have a happy weekend. 🙂
  
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ChefMom on July 30, 2011 at 18:44 said:

It’s funny before Miss A was born I would have said savoury all the way. Since she was born…I have a sweet tooth like I never had before. 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on July 31, 2011 at 12:41 said:
  
  That’s incredible Kristy – tell you what, going forward, I will enjoy savoury for you. 🙂
  
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mamastephf on July 30, 2011 at 18:47 said:

Hey Mandy; hope things have settled in well at home. Have missed seeing you around! 🙂 This is a fun idea and I enjoyed getting to know more about you.

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- thecompletecookbook on July 31, 2011 at 12:43 said:
  
  Hi MamaSteph, nice of you to stop by and thanks for your concern – things are mostly in place and back up and running now – just waiting on a new oven that is on order. Glad you enjoyed the read. It’s always fun doing these kinds of posts. Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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Angie's Recipes on July 30, 2011 at 19:58 said:

Great to know more about you through those fun questions.
Have a great weekend!
Angie

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- thecompletecookbook on July 31, 2011 at 12:43 said:
  
  Thanks Angie – glad you enjoyed the read – think I should do another one of these soon. Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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- thecompletecookbook on July 31, 2011 at 12:43 said:
  
  Thanks so much for taking part. 🙂
  
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rsmacaalay on July 31, 2011 at 12:50 said:

You love crabs! I love them as well but for me any seafood is nearly on the top of my list.

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- thecompletecookbook on July 31, 2011 at 13:54 said:
  
  I must admit Raymund all seafood is also top of my list. Have a happy Sunday. 🙂
  
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Rita on August 2, 2011 at 19:40 said:

I love it, Mandy! I absolutely want to do it! Don’t you really like rhubarb?!?! I love it. I’ve just published a rhubarb post, but I’m afraid you won’t appreciate it… 😛

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- thecompletecookbook on August 3, 2011 at 10:07 said:
  
  Hi Rita, I am thrilled that you are going to do it, thank you! Hmm, the rhubarb thing is a mystery as everybody in my family loves it as does Pete. Maybe I will brave up and give it another try when it’s in store again. Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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- thecompletecookbook on August 3, 2011 at 18:08 said:
  
  Thanks again for taking part in the fun Yvette. 🙂
  
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ChannonD @ everdayexoticcooking.com on August 10, 2011 at 23:13 said:

Thanks to you and Tes for inspiring me to post again. I answered your quiz on my blog today.

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- thecompletecookbook on August 11, 2011 at 15:48 said:
  
  Hi Cannon, welcome and thanks for stopping by. I am thrilled that my quizz got you inspired to do a post again. 😀 I am looking forward to reading your answers. Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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Fired Up Cooking SA on August 14, 2011 at 18:26 said:

I enjoyed getting to know a little more about you 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on August 15, 2011 at 08:05 said:
  
  Thanks so much Linda, I really appreciate you taking the time to catch up on all my posts. 😀 Have a happy week. 🙂
  
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Leeswammes on November 20, 2011 at 12:23 said:

Thanks for the idea – I did the questionnaire today too.

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- thecompletecookbook on November 20, 2011 at 13:27 said:
  
  Fantastic, thanks so much for taking part in the fun. Heading over right away to read through your answers. 🙂
  
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Julie Goucher on November 20, 2011 at 16:31 said:

Great post. Inspired by Judith at Lesswammes I did the post today too!

http://anglersrest.blogspot.com/2011/11/weekend-cooking-cooking-and-me.html

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- thecompletecookbook on November 21, 2011 at 07:53 said:
  
  Fantastic! Thanks so much for taking part Julie. I look forward to reading your answers. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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