Actor Nick Frost joins the hosts in the Dream Restaurant to talk about his love for food, his book 'A Slice of Fried Gold', and their experiences dining at Michelin star restaurants. They also discuss techniques for slow roasted pork and perfect roast potatoes, share cooking and food stories, imagine having cake at the front row of a show, and playfully discuss missing chocolates.
The speaker expresses admiration for the unique dish called meat fruit and the joy it brings them.
The speaker shares their ideal menu for a Sunday roast, highlighting the importance of perfectly roasted potatoes and their love for Yorkshire pudding.
The speaker describes their love for a heavily crumbled apple crumble dessert featuring caramelized apple chunks and a crunchy, buttery topping.
Deep dives
Dream Starter: Heston Blumenthal's Dinner Sips
For the dream starter, I would choose the sdips from Heston Blumenthal's restaurant, Dinner. It consists of carrots, Michael Caine potatoes, crackling pork belly, and delicious gravy. The combination of flavors and textures creates a tantalizing and satisfying dish.
Side Dish: Cheesy Leek Gratin
As a side dish, I would opt for a cheesy leek gratin. It's made with fresh leeks cooked with butter, salt, and pepper, topped with a rich cheese sauce consisting of strong cave-aged cheddar. Sprinkling some Parmesan on top, it's baked until golden and bubbling. The dish is a creamy, comforting accompaniment that pairs beautifully with any main course.
Dream Drink: Fanta Zero
My dream drink would be Fanta Zero. It has become a recent favorite of mine due to its refreshing and vibrant orange flavor without the overwhelming chemical taste. Whether it's Coke Zero or Fanta Zero, these zero sugar options provide a guilt-free and enjoyable beverage experience.
Dream Dessert: Heavily Crumbled Apple Crumble
For the dream dessert, I would indulge in a heavily crumbled apple crumble. This classic dessert features caramelized chunks of juicy apple spiced with cinnamon and sugar. The crumble topping is generously layered on top, creating a satisfying contrast between the soft fruit and the crunchy, buttery crumble. It's a timeless and comforting dessert that will surely satisfy any sweet tooth.
The speaker reminisces about their favorite restaurant dish
The speaker describes their love for a specific dish called meat fruit from a restaurant. They explain that it looks like an orange, but when cut open, it reveals a meaty interior. The speaker expresses their admiration for the dish's uniqueness and the joy it brings them. They also mention that it is part of the room service in a specific hotel.
The speaker discusses their favorite food items for a Sunday roast
The speaker shares their ideal menu for a Sunday roast. They mention slow roasted belly of pork with crispy crackling as the main dish. They also highlight the importance of perfectly roasted potatoes and the delight of Dutchman's dick, a type of carrot. Additionally, they express their love for Yorkshire pudding and mention their preference for having crumble as a dessert, specifically apple crumble with ice cream on the side.
Want anything from the shop? Nick Frost – star of ‘Shaun of the Dead’, ‘Hot Fuzz’ and ‘Spaced’ – joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. And a bromance begins…
Nick Frost’s new book ‘A Slice of Fried Gold’ is published by Bonnier on 28 September. Buy it here.