I'm ALL ABOUT FOOD! The only reason I chose wine tasting as a hobby, is - even though I'm absolutely crazy about wine - that baking & cooking was not an option! I enjoy slow-cooking e.g. Lamb Shanks in red wine & rosemary I enjoy Italian - good quality pasta without the heavy sauces. Give me olive oil, garlic and chilli and I'm happy! I love spicy foods so Chilli Con Carne, hot curries and Thai-inspired stir-fries are amongst my favourites to cook. Prawns and loads of it. My mother is an excellent cook. She makes the most divine beef pie in shortcrust pastry, superb baked chicken, the BEST roast potatoes. She even makes cabbage taste good. Lamb Shanks in red wine & rosemary. Linguine with creamy, garlic prawns. Lamb knuckle curry. Burnt brulee. Reduced fat version of mussels in creamy garlic sauce.