Tell me about a meal from your childhood that your family thought of as healthy or good for you.

A natural way to answer

We had porridge most mornings growing up. My dad said it would set us up for the day, and he wasn't wrong — it kept us full until lunch. I've gone back to eating it now, actually.

Key phrases to use

• whip up — to make a meal or dish quickly and easily“She can whip up dinner in twenty minutes.”
• set us up — to give you energy and prepare you well for what's ahead“A good breakfast sets you up for the day.”
• tuck in — to start eating something with enthusiasm“Everyone tucked in the moment the food arrived.”
• brought us all together — made a group of people feel close and united“Those Sunday meals brought us all together.”