Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster Ep 293: Stacey Dooley
May 14, 2025
Stacey Dooley, a presenter, author, and actor known for her work in ‘2:22: A Ghost Story’ and her book ‘Dear Minnie’, joins the hosts for a lively chat. They dive into funny food mishaps, Stacey’s insights on motherhood, and engaging stories from Disneyland. The group debates starters versus desserts with comedic flair and shares favorites like puttanesca pasta. Adding to the humor, they discuss the joys of family dinners amid parenting challenges, all wrapped up with Stacey’s book recommendation, making it a delightful listen!
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Motherhood Letters Inspire Book
- Stacey Dooley wrote 'Dear Minnie', a book featuring letters from diverse mothers to their children, offering varied experiences of motherhood.
- She aimed to avoid being too earnest, reflecting on her relatively straightforward pregnancy and birth.
Oat Milk Tea Addiction
- Stacey exclusively drinks sparkling water and builder's tea with oat milk, despite frequent unavailability of oat milk.
- She highlighted an amusing experience at Millwall cafe where oat milk was not available.
Anchovies on Toast Delight
- Stacey loves anchovies on toast from Copenhagen, considering it the perfect starter and prefers thick, luxurious anchovies.
- She finds homemade anchovies on toast less satisfying and dislikes floppy toast.