August Review - Naomi Arnold

Freshly made Pasta and Leeky Streaky Cheeky Freaky

I have been thinking about how to review this meal since I arrived at the Fort two weeks ago, and now that I'm writing I have performance anxiety! Right, time to man up.

This was such an exciting dinner. I am all for a meal that you get to see made in front of you. Not only that, but Jops let me help too, which for the complete non-cooker that I am, made the experience totally exciting. (No really, I don't believe in cooking - i eat lite and easy most nights!). Pity I don't feel the same way about cooking in my own house.

I realised as I watched Jo and Sian roll the dough that I had never seen the 'pasta-making-process' before - it's actually a thoroughly enjoyable experience! Totally meditative.

Slight less on the 'zen scale' was the experience of Jops slicing her thumb while cutting the bacon. At least it was a meat dish.

I've never really had much to do with leek before - so I was a bit sceptical. However, it was awesome. Very salty (although I blame myself for having two helpings of parmesan!), and it gave it a great texture. The fresh pasta was AMAZING! I was so impressed that I was considering buying my own pasta maker (until I remembered that I don't believe in cooking). Fresh pasta is really soft and silky. Yummo.

We finished the meal off with ice cream and crushed kit-kats. Big mistake. We felt so sick.

If you're one of those people who actually cooks, I would highly recommend you give this one a whirl. Thumb chopping optional.