11.   Clean snap peas under cold running water, shake off excess water and place in a bowl with the cheese, cherry tomatoes, onion and basil.

12.   Construction crews worked around the clock once the weather cleared to pump the excess water from the site.

13.   Cool the kale under running water, then drain again and squeeze to remove excess water.

14.   Dip chilled glass rim in water, shake off excess water, then dip rim into sugar.

15.   Discard excess water in the saucer.

16.   Drain in a colander, rinse with cold water and shake out any excess water.

17.   Drain porcini, squeeze out excess water and finely chop.

18.   Drain and squeeze lightly to remove excess water.

19.   Drain leeks well, pressing them in a dish towel to remove any excess water.

20.   Drain the bread and squeeze out the excess water.