Dish Sara Pascoe is bowled over by our minestrone soup
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Mar 18, 2026 
Sara Pascoe, comedian, writer and presenter known for stand-up and Zero Stars, drops by to gush about soup and her Take That obsession. Conversation hops from vegan minestrone and cooking tips to touring, coffee rituals and the new TV project. Lighthearted, food-focused and full of quirky fan stories.
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Sara's Take That Fandom Moment
- Sara Pascoe has an intense childhood fandom for Take That that felt life-defining when they split.
- She and her sister bunked off school and considered drastic actions, then later felt hopeful when the band reunited.
Soup And Mash Are Comfort And Utility Foods
- Sara Pascoe links soup, stew, and mash to comfort and hydration as practical reasons for her preferences.
- She treats soup as a convenient way to eat lots of vegetables and beans and mash as an intensely comforting texture-driven dish.
Pre-Show Panic Turned Into Gratitude
- Sara describes pre-show nerves followed by gratitude as a ritual to overcome stage anxiety.
- Twenty minutes before a gig she questions doing it, then reminds herself that audiences choose community and feels grateful.