Meal times

I’m a slow eater. I’ve always taken my time.

My wife, by contrast, is an Olympian. More often than not, I’ve barely started eating than she’s ready to move on. But I take my time. In that respect, I might be irritating, but I’m determined to savour whatever’s on my plate. Taking my time. And right now, in lockdown, we both have lots of that.

But old habits die hard. I still finish a poor second. I’m OK with that.

But I’m not OK with everything disappearing from the table before I’ve a chance to get it on my plate!