"Choking on a first date would definitely be bad manners," Ernie said with a chuckle. "I promise, no dying today."
He went back to eating - tentatively this time just in case - and nodded at Theodore's question. "At least it's the one me Mum likes best, so I've probably made it so many times I could do it in my sleep. I like to try new recipes all the time, though. Seems everyone has a favourite, and it's nice to make it around their birthdays or other occasions."
Which reminded him, in a way, that Christmas was coming soon enough - he'd have to get started thinking on gifts if he didn't want to end up running around at the last minute.