In this live episode, Amelia Dimoldenberg joins for banter, food tattoos, mistaken identity at Christmas, bagels vs margarine, a surprise party mix-up, and hilarious pasta, ketchup, cheese, chicken nugget banter. Plus, a mayonnaise mix-up and playful dessert ranking.
Amelia Dimoldenberg prefers simple starters but finds them overrated, opting for a humble dip and humorous salad mishap.
The universal love for Pasta Pomodoro is discussed, ranging from best experiences in Japan to comical serving mishaps.
Amelia's unique cheese grating preference reveals a discreet portion control tactic and humorous diner-waiter interaction.
Deep dives
Amelia Demolden's Dream Menu Delight
Amelia Demolden describes her dream menu, highlighting her preferred starter, but admits she finds starters overrated. If pushed to choose, she settles for a humble dip, recalling an amusing story about serving a side salad resembling a hamster portion. Transitioning to her main course, she raves about the best Pasta Pomodoro experienced in Japan, contrasting it with a regrettable encounter in Cuba where the dish resembled Play-Doh.
Pasta Pomodoro Fanaticism Across Continents
The podcast delves into the universal love for Pasta Pomodoro, with guests expressing their obsession with the dish. Conversations span from the most exceptional version savored in Japan to comical tales of serving minuscule hamster-sized meals and oriental eateries that failed to impress. The enchanting allure of this pasta reigns supreme despite culinary misadventures.
Cheesy Grating Dilemma Unveiled
Amelia Demolden unveils her unique cheese grating dilemma, insisting on grating her cheese when dining out to control the portion size discreetly. The whimsical interaction between guest and waiter showcases the underlying embarrassment and etiquette nuances tied to condiment preferences, revealing a comedic yet relatable catering request.
The Joy of Chicken Nuggets
Chicken nuggets hold a special place as Amelia's dream side dish. She adores Morley's chicken nuggets but also appreciates McDonald's nuggets. Despite occasional happy meals, she sticks to six nuggets, reserving the rare 4-piece order for those days. Amelia enjoys the simplicity and consistency of nuggets over bone-in chicken pieces, emphasizing her preference for nuggets, especially when on the move.
Decadent Dessert Delights
Amelia's ultimate dessert indulgence revolves around Cabury chocolate pots with toppings like flakes, whispers, buttons, and Freddos. Expressing her love for the interactive element of tipping in the chocolate accompaniments, she ranks Cadbury buttons as her top choice followed by Crunchie bars. Amelia also recalls a surprising birthday bash where she shed tears over having only three desserts to share.