Getting to know you series -1

Posted on August 15, 2013 by thecompletebook

I came across my posts for Getting To Know You Better the other day and thought it would be nice to revive the idea. No rules to play along, no having to tag anybody, just join in if you want to or if you haven’t already. This really is a lovely way to get to know a bit more about each other. Simply copy the questions and fill in your answers on your blog. 🙂 Please link back to this post so I don’t miss out on your answers.

1. What is your favourite non-alcoholic drink?

Tea

2. What is your favourite alcoholic drink?

Seems I am enjoying red wines of late – just as well as a glass of red is so much healthier than a G&T

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 – I’m sure a lot of you know this already

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 parsley

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.

I’m looking forward to your answers. 😀

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43 thoughts on “Getting to know you series -1”

Sally on August 15, 2013 at 07:12 said:

Can’t believe you don’t like rhubarb. I’ve never owned a slow cooker or a pressure cooker either.

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- thecompletecookbook on August 15, 2013 at 14:36 said:
  
  I know, quite strange I am! So pleased I am not the only human being who has never owned a slow cooker or pressure cooker. Have a super day Sally. 🙂 xo
  
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theonlycin on August 15, 2013 at 07:43 said:

Tnks Mandy, I remember doing this, will be interesting to see how many of my answers are still the same. I also love pressed tongue and have never cooked it 🙂 xxx

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- thecompletecookbook on August 15, 2013 at 14:36 said:
  
  I look forward to reading your new and or same answers Cindy. Have a lovely afternoon. 🙂 xo
  
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Debbie on August 15, 2013 at 08:58 said:

1. What is your favourite non-alcoholic drink?

Tea

2. What is your favourite alcoholic drink?

Honey Jack Daniels or white wine

3. What is your favourite food?

A really awesome Mushroom strogonoff

4. What is your least favourite food?

Meat LOL

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

Im a vegetarian so everyone thimks my food choices are wierd

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

Chocolate sheet cake

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?

Between 5 and 6 pm

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

A Magimix…I want a pink one…or orange

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

Its just food…Chill

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

Mushroom Strogonoff

12. What is the easiest meal you can cook?

Omelette

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

Basil, Thyme and Rosemary

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

Celery seeds

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

Boiled eggs, wraps, salad, sarmies,wine

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- thecompletecookbook on August 15, 2013 at 14:40 said:
  
  Hi Debbie, thank so much for joining in the fun – loved reading your answers and I would enjoy a picnic with you any day. Have a lovely weekend ahead. 🙂
  
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Angie@Angie's Recipes on August 15, 2013 at 13:19 said:

Noticed that you too enjoy soya and tea :-))

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- thecompletecookbook on August 15, 2013 at 14:40 said:
  
  Couldn’t live without either of them Angie. Have a super day. 🙂 xo
  
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Tandy | Lavender and Lime on August 15, 2013 at 14:50 said:

Lovely getting to know a bit more about you!

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- thecompletecookbook on August 15, 2013 at 15:05 said:
  
  Thanks Tandy. Have a lovely afternoon. 🙂 xo
  
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Judy @Savoring Today on August 15, 2013 at 15:59 said:

Fun! I will have to join in … I like the questions you’ve chosen. Surprising that you’ve never owned a slow cooker. I own one, but it is neglected at best, I think it’s because I prefer browned food more than soft, all mixed together food. 😉 Great idea here.

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- thecompletecookbook on August 15, 2013 at 17:22 said:
  
  Fantastic Judy, I am so pleased you are going to join in the fun. I cannot wait to see your pots with your answers. have a super day. 🙂 xo
  
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- thecompletecookbook on August 15, 2013 at 17:31 said:
  
  Thanks so much for joining in the fun again Cindy! I can’t wait to dash over to read your answers. 🙂 xo
  
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ChgoJohn on August 15, 2013 at 22:00 said:

What? No tripe? Now I have to re-plan my entire menu for your visit. The original was tripe-themed. Glad you started this exercise. I know better now than to serve tripe. I guess I’ll go with Plan B, rhubarb. Wait a minute …

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- thecompletecookbook on August 16, 2013 at 09:27 said:
  
  Um, John, you see, um, well, I cannot come visit until after you have made tripe and rhubarb – tell you what I will eat the rhubarb with a smile on my face just so long as I don’t have to eat the tripe – now that is a great compromise, right? *breathes deep* 🙂 xo
  
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  - ChgoJohn on August 16, 2013 at 13:36 said:
    
    You’ve called my bluff! I hate rhubarb more than you apparently, because I could never agree to eat any of it. You’re a savvy traveler, aren’t you?
    
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    - thecompletecookbook on August 16, 2013 at 13:56 said:
      
      Aah, I see, now the truth comes out hey… We shall have to discuss this matter further while making ravioli and risotto lessons. 😀 xo
      
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My Inner Chick on August 16, 2013 at 00:17 said:

FUN))) learning more about you, Mandy…..oh, except the tongue! OHHhh, does it taste you back?

Xxxxx LOVE.

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- thecompletecookbook on August 16, 2013 at 09:28 said:
  
  Bwahahahaha – oh my the thought it putting me off eating tongue now. Have a beautiful weekend dear. Seems I will be snuggling under the covers this weekend with the cold weather. 🙂 xo
  
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Hotly Spiced on August 16, 2013 at 03:51 said:

I just read Cin’s responses to these questions. Like you, I have never owned a pressure cooker or a slow cooker and I too, enjoy red wine! xx

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- thecompletecookbook on August 16, 2013 at 09:30 said:
  
  Seems there are a lot more people who haven’t owned a pressure cooker or slow cooker than I realised. Maybe one day we can enjoy a glass of red together. Have a super weekend. 🙂 xo
  
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cecilia on August 16, 2013 at 14:47 said:

I don’t think trip and rhubarb would make a nice pie. Lovely questions. Are there paper copies of your book Mandy so i can buy one? only because I keep having to come back to the site to look things up, it is time I had your recipes on my counter! c

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- thecompletecookbook on August 16, 2013 at 15:23 said:
  
  Hee hee – oh what a thought – tripe and rhubarb in a pie – makes me like them even less C!
  What an honour that you want to buy one of my books – yes I do still have paper copies. I will send you and email with all the details. Please send me back your address so I can post it to you. You will have to be a wee bit patient with the postal service though – it seems to be somewhat slow. Thanks again C, very special of you to buy a copy. 🙂 xo
  
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chef mimi on August 17, 2013 at 17:08 said:

I did it! http://chefmimiblog.com/2013/08/17/getting-to-know-you/

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- thecompletecookbook on August 18, 2013 at 16:43 said:
  
  Fantastic Chef Mimi, thank you so much for partaking in the fun. I’m heading over right away to read your answers. Have a super week ahead. 🙂 xo
  
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Raymund on August 18, 2013 at 10:19 said:

Wow we both love crabs, such a delicious sea creature

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- thecompletecookbook on August 18, 2013 at 16:46 said:
  
  I couldn’t agree more Raymund. Have a super week ahead. 🙂
  
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Karen on August 18, 2013 at 20:30 said:

I’m enjoying your revival. What I’m surprised about is that parsley is one of the three herbs most people have picked. I grow it in my garden but it wouldn’t be in my top three favorites but is seems I’m in the minority. 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on August 19, 2013 at 10:10 said:
  
  Thanks Karen, glad you like the revival. Parsley from a visual point finish a meal off for me, even if it doesn’t add flavour. Have a beautiful week ahead. 🙂 xo
  
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Kristy on August 18, 2013 at 21:54 said:

What fun Mandy! I remember the last one you did and I enjoyed that too. It is a fun way to get to know people. 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on August 19, 2013 at 11:30 said:
  
  It’s always nice to revisit a few fun posts. Have a super week Kristy. 🙂 xo
  
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Chica Andaluza on August 19, 2013 at 18:24 said:

Loved this! Sorry it took me so long to get here. I’d find it hard to pick one favourite food but I think crab is somewhere up in the top 10! Just packing away my tripe and rhubarb pate recipe as I guess we won’t be needing it 🙂

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Mike Vogler on August 20, 2013 at 06:32 said:

What a fantastic idea! I’ve seen these Getting To Know You email messages at work between friends but I never thought of putting that on a blog! Great thinking on your part!! 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on August 20, 2013 at 10:09 said:
  
  HI Mike. Welcome and thanks for stopping by. Glad you like the idea – I have 2 more instalments. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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Tammy on August 21, 2013 at 14:06 said:

I love reading the answers here! I never know what to take to a picnic and these are great ideas.

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- thecompletecookbook on August 21, 2013 at 14:26 said:
  
  Hi Tammy, lovely of you to stop in. I’m sure if you had to ask me in a weeks time again, I may like to pack in something different for a picnic. Have a lovely day. 🙂 xo
  
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Purely.. Kay on August 21, 2013 at 20:52 said:

This sounds like so much fun. I definitely agree with your picks for a picnic. It was fun getting to know you Mandy 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on August 22, 2013 at 09:17 said:
  
  Thanks Kay! I will save a spot on the blanket for you for our picnic. Have a beautiful day. 🙂 xo
  
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- thecompletecookbook on August 22, 2013 at 09:19 said:
  
  Awesome! So happy you played along Kristy. I am heading off to read your answers. Have a beautiful day. 🙂 xo
  
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emmabarrett1508 on August 27, 2013 at 15:09 said:

Hello. I really like your blog and I have completed one of these getting to know you questionnaires on my own food blog. I think it is a fantastic idea. I originally saw it on Chef Mimi’s website. If you would like to read it please visit http://www.surreyKitchen.wordpress.com. Thanks. Emma.

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- thecompletecookbook on August 27, 2013 at 16:15 said:
  
  Hi Emma, welcome and thanks for stopping by. I am thrilled that you have taken part in the fun of the Getting To Know You series. I am heading over to your blog to read your answer right away. Have a super day. 🙂 xo
  
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