Name: Annie Hadley.
Age: 47.
Occupation: Chef and owner of Coffee Oasis.
Who is/are the most important person/people in your life: My husband and two boys.
What was your childhood ambition: A career in food.
What is your fondest memory: Helping my Dad on the farm.
What is your favourite album: Anything with ‘80s music.
What is your favourite movie: Star Wars Episode lV.
What is your favourite book: Stephanie Alexander’s recipe books.
If you could invite three people over for dinner, dead or alive, who would they be: My Dad, Patrick Swayze and Barack Obama.
What is your favourite holiday destination: Australia.
What is your speciality in the kitchen: Creating dishes.
What is your favourite scent: Apple.
What is your favourite meal and drink: Lamb rump steak with mashed potatoes and red pepper sauce, and a Strongbow.
What do you think you’ll be doing 10 years from now: Cooking for people, hopefully grandchildren.
What do you want to be remembered for: Empathy.
What is your life motto: Never give up!