National treasure Carol Vorderman talks about her career and her new book. The hosts discuss their love for sparkling water with lime juice and their preference for long lunches. They also share stories about plate smashing, their dream meal, and their love for scallops and onions. The chapter covers their dining preferences and a funny scarf story.
Carol Vorderman's go-to drink for a long lunch is sparkling water with fresh lime juice.
Carol Vorderman's ideal meal includes free scallops with garlic butter and onions as a starter.
Deep dives
Long lunches, Bianca Jagger, and the magician's tablecloth trick
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss their love for long lunches, recount funny stories of their lunches with Richard Whiteley, and reminisce about encounters with celebrities like Bianca Jagger. They also mention Carol's preference for a sparkling water with a jug of fresh lime juice as her go-to drink, and her love for scallops and garlic butter as a starter. The hosts engage in witty banter and share anecdotes about their experiences with food and entertainment.
Carole Vorderman's Long Lunch
Carole Vorderman describes her ideal long lunch, starting with sparkling water and fresh lime juice. She chooses Margaux red wine throughout the meal. For starters, she opts for free scallops with garlic, butter, and onions served in their shells. The second starter is butterfly big prawns. The sides include lovely tomatoes and red onions, as well as mashed potatoes and sprouts with salt, pepper, and butter. Carole prefers to microwave her sprouts and enjoys them with curry sometimes. She loves sprouts and has them often. She pairs the meal with a bottle of Bollinger champagne. For dessert, Carole selects a unique afternoon tea experience with dry ice. The spread includes a mini Eaton Mess, a mini trifle, a lemon meringue, and a Viennese whirl dipped in chocolate. Carole allows her friend, Jules, to have a Viennese whirl. The dessert is accompanied by dry ice for added flair. The meal ends with a big tablecloth trick before heading out to the pub.
Highlights from Carole Vorderman's Conversation
Carole Vorderman shares anecdotes about her stepfather, Italian food nights, and kitchen memories. She talks about her dislike for cooking, her success on a baking show, and her love for trifles. The conversation also touches on phrases like 'big fat, fuck-off prawns', and 'retro spanky pudding'. Carole discusses the performance aspect of food presentation and the joy of long, relaxed lunches. The hosts also promote Carole's new book, 'Perfect 10 Quiz Book', and mention their own upcoming projects.