Just a couple of noshery observations...

I know which one you mean Mrs B, so I've put your latest post together with it 

What is a fillet of leeks    Does that just mean take the un-chewable and indigestible outer leaves off 

Mr G, where did you inadvertently go to see that on the menu?
A fillet is like a file only smaller!  You just get a sharp knife, cut off the roots and leaves, remove the tough outer layer then get a potato peeler to scrape any bits you've missed. Filleted carrots anyone? 

In hospital last year the food was inedible.  Got visitors to bring me food , thermos of soup, salad etc.  Toast not allowed for breakfast because it set the fire alarms of.

That's terrible - just at the time when you want people to eat nourishing meals. Medicines and machines that cost astronomical amounts so skimp  on a basic thing like food. 

When Mrs Growster spent several days in Pembury (Tunbridge Wells) hospital, the food was outstanding!

As she was 'out of it' most of the time, I had the lot, and was mightily impressed!

And it saved me cooking at home...