I was very fortunate to have met Phillippa Cheifitz in 2011 and was really excited when her book was published and I received a copy to review. Following on from that, Phillippa has answered my interview questions.
Who has been the most influential person in your life?
Alice Waters
What started you on the path of cooking?
My grandmother
Which three ingredients could you not live without?
Lemons, garlic and olive oil
Which of your kitchen tools would you take with you anywhere and everywhere?
A sharp knife, a stick blender and a microplane grater
Do you have any pet peeves in the kitchen?
No
Which meal is your all time favourite?
A meal at Alice Water’s Chez Panisse
Which restaurant would you visit over and over again?
Alice Water’s Chez Panisse
If you could only have one recipe book, which one would it be?
My very own Meals for a Month (David Philip)
If you could work alongside one chef for a day who would that be?
David Tanis
Which ingredient will you not eat or cook with?
I’m open to all.
What is on top of your bucket list?
A week in France cooking with Patricia Wells.
What is your food philosophy?
Keep it simple, keep it seasonal, make it delicious.
Any parting words for the readers?
Relax and enjoy cooking.
Disclosure: This interview with Phillippa Cheifitz was facilitated by Jean Fryer from Penguin Random House South Africa. This post is in line with my blogging policy.
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Hi Tandy, great interview, her book looks wonderful!
It has some great treasures in it!
Great interview, now I want to eat at Chez Panisse!
You are so lucky you can!
I think grandmothers seem to inspire a love of cooking, my own grandmother was my influence too. I love the look of the cover recipe! YUM!
Thanks for sharing,
Julie
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Thanks for the visit Julie, my grandmother was also a huge influence for me 🙂