EmailI can’t stand the thought of waiting all day for my last meal, so I’d have to make it breakfast. Growing up, breakfast wasn’t very exciting but, having travelled and seen the different things you can eat at the start of the day, it’s become my favourite meal.
I rarely get time to myself, so I’d get up early. A life spent working in restaurants has got me used to early starts. It’d be great to go for a swim, too.
I prefer something quite savoury in the morning, so I’d choose Thai fried rice, made with leftovers, probably chicken or tofu. I like the idea of leaving the world with a clean fridge! I’d make it with brown rice though, because I love the nuttiness, and the crispy bits that stick to the bottom of the pan. I first ate this when I was backpacking around Thailand, so it brings back fun memories.
I don’t get cooked for very often at home, so I think I’d keep it that way and make the rice myself. It might sound boring, but I’m a real homebody; I love quick family meals with my wife and my daughters, so the idea of eating breakfast on a sun-dappled terrace in Sydney is wonderful.
I’m not a pancake eater, but my daughters are. So I’d let them make some with Nutella and Marshmallow Fluff. I think it’s disgusting – I really hope they will grow out of it one day – but I would do it to make them happy. Being cooked for by anyone you love is the best feeling.
To drink? I’d start with a cup of builder’s tea, then move on to coffee. It’s just such an important ritual in my day. To me, luxury is alone time reading the newspaper with a good cup of coffee.
I’d ask my daughter to play violin instead of listening to music. After five years of practising, she’s just got her Grade 1. What can I say? We’re not a musical family, so it’s been a hard road getting there!
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