20 random facts vaguely connected with me

[kalypso_v]

matildabj tagged me to do this. I'd been sort-of thinking about it for a few days, since mistraltoes suggested I could do just five facts instead of 20, and I'd got up to three things. But I've had to cheat a lot by breaking some of them down to get to 20. It took about 20 minutes, but I'm definitely not tagging 20 people; most of my friends seem to have done it,

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[kalypso_v]

Break the cauli into florets and steam them, but not for too long - let it be once you can jab it with a sharp knife.

Make a white sauce by melting a knob of butter, stirring in a spoonful of flour, then adding milk in small quantities and stirring until you have a smooth and creamy sauce. Grate as much cheese as you think you can fit in, add to sauce and stir in. You may add various other flavourings, such as mustard (especially whole-grain), sherry, or even turmeric if you're that way inclined.

Pour sauce over florets.

[altariel]

Love, love, love cauliflower cheese.

[snowgrouse]

Yum. How much is a knob of butter, in grams?

*is hungry already*

[kalypso_v]

Oh, I'm pretty vague about actual quantities in white sauce, I must have known 30-odd years ago but now I just stick some in and see what works. Try 50 grams.

[snowgrouse]

*Glances at large pot*

*Glances at fridge*

*Decides to go shop for some cauliflower and butter NOW*

*Curses Finland for not having double cream in the shops, damn it, a good sauce needs double cream*

[kalypso_v]

If you've got a good enough cheese, it doesn't really matter!