You’ve being exiled to a private island, and your captors will only supply you with five foods. What do you pick?
As I am on a private island, I am assuming it is worth buying otherwise it wouldn’t be private. So my island is supplemented with tropical fruit and other items I can use at my leisure. I am also assuming that my captures are delivering me raw foods that I need to cook for myself or possibly them as well.
After serious consideration my five foods are:
- Flour – This I could cook over an open fire and turn it into damper, pizza base, pancakes, tortillas or a cake.
- Eggs – They too are versatile and can be used in various forms.
- Cheese – I love cheese in all its forms—especially vintage cheddar and feta.
- Greek yoghurt – I use this in many ways. Both as a sweet and savoury additive for meals and to cook in.
- Vegemite – Being an Australian I couldn’t be without this Aussie favourite. Full of vitamin B, it would help keep me well while awaiting my rescue. It may also save my food from being stolen, as anyone who isn’t Australian struggles to eat it.
While I am waiting for rescue, I will write a recipe book on the ways I find to use my 5 foods in combination with the foods I find on and around the island. The exciting thing is cooking will turn into a pleasure again as I have nothing but time to think about what i will make for each meal.