Ep 6. Cardiff - Sophie
Come Dine With Me season 22 episode 6 takes us to the vibrant city of Cardiff where we meet Sophie, a Welsh-born teacher with a passion for cooking. Sophie is excited to show off her culinary skills and impress her guests with a menu inspired by her Welsh heritage.
The episode starts off with Sophie introducing herself and her lovely home, which sports a warm and rustic decor. Her guests include a self-proclaimed foodie, a Welsh rugby fanatic, an expressive drama teacher, and a fierce fashionista.
Sophie's menu starts off with a classic Welsh appetizer, laverbread cakes, made from seaweed found on the Welsh coast. Her main course is a hearty lamb stew, slow cooked to perfection with tender vegetables and fragrant herbs. To top it all off, Sophie serves a traditional Welsh dessert, bara brith, a delicious fruit cake filled with spices and soaked in tea.
As the guests arrive and get to know each other, the discussions turn towards Sophie's menu and her Welsh heritage. While some of the guests are excited to try new foods and learn about Welsh culture, others are skeptical and unsure if they will enjoy the unfamiliar flavors.
As dinner is served, the guests dig into Sophie's laverbread cakes. While some of the guests are pleasantly surprised by the taste and texture, others struggle to finish the dish. However, the lamb stew receives unanimous praise, with guests raving about its rich flavors and tender meat.
Throughout the episode, we see Sophie's passion for cooking and her attention to detail in crafting each dish. However, the pressure of hosting and serving up a full three-course meal begins to take its toll, and we see Sophie struggling to keep up with the demands of her guests.
As the night wears on, we see tensions rise as some of the guests become more outspoken and argumentative. However, Sophie's upbeat and positive attitude helps to keep the mood light, and she manages to diffuse any potential conflicts with her cheerful demeanor.
As dessert is served, the guests are treated to Sophie's delicious bara brith, which receives glowing reviews from everyone at the table. The episode ends with Sophie bidding farewell to her guests, happy to have shared a taste of her Welsh heritage with them.
Overall, Come Dine With Me season 22 episode 6 is a delightful journey into the world of Welsh cuisine, led by the warm and charming Sophie. While the guests may have had their reservations about some of the dishes, Sophie's passion for cooking and her cheerful nature made for an unforgettable evening of food and fun.
