Talking about Comfort Food
Sally is having an interview with the famous cook, Nigella Lawson, who is talking about her
favourite foods…
Sally: I’m going to ask you the question that you’ve probably been asked a thousand times. If
you had to choose, what would you say your favourite food is?
Nigella: You’re right, lots of people do ask me that and they’re usually surprised at the
answer…
Sally: Well, what is it?
Nigella: Well, it might sound silly, with all the fantastic dishes around nowadays, but I really
love a good old-fashioned English breakfast!
Sally: Really? You mean with fried eggs, bacon, tomatoes, and mushrooms?
Nigella: That’s right - I told you that you’d be surprised! I don’t know what it is, but as soon
as I smell the bacon cooking and hear the fat sizzling in the pan, it makes me feel warm
inside!
Sally: I suppose it’s the comfort food thing, isn’t it?
Nigella: Oh, absolutely! When we were little, my mum used to make it for us as a special
treat. I remember cold and rainy Sunday mornings when I used to stay in bed later than usual
savouring that lovely smell…
Sally: Wonderful memories I suppose…
Nigella: Yes, of course, and we’d all sit round the table together eating our breakfast
together… It was lovely!
PHRASAL VERBS
Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example sentence | Categories |
|---|---|---|---|
To come across
something
| To find something unexpectedly. | He came across a nice, little restaurant while he was walking through the town. | Entertainment and Food |
To check out |
|
| Entertainment and Food |
To eat out | To eat in a restaurant. | When I lived in France, I used to eat out every weekend. | Entertainment and Food |
To polish something
off
| To finish eating food or doing work quickly |
| Entertainment and Food |
To snack on something
| To eat small amounts of food between meals | If you eat breakfast in the morning, you’re less likely to snack on biscuits. | Entertainment and Food |