Bon Appetit Quiz

[Mancunian]

Can anyone help please help with no. 39
Mona Lisa proves too much for me to swallow. Thanks.

[Mancunian]

To methyl

Thanks very much for that.

[smouse]

Its supposed to be a food or drink so its lost me
you've thanked them so presume you know something I dont which isnt hard

[Mancunian]

To smouse.

I did think the same as you, but was thanking methyl for responding to my question. Just can't fathom this one at all. But grateful for any response.

[Polly1958]

Semolina - not quite an anagram but almost

[Mancunian]

Polly1958

Thought you had hit the nail on the head but its unfortunately a nine letter word I need. But thanks.

[Ternigapp]

39. Artichoke

[smouse]

brilliant
thanks from me

[smouse]

Any thoughts on
Consumption might help your figure, part of it anyway (10)

[Mancunian]

Ternigapp

Many thanks from me also. been puzzling over that for weeks.
No. 10 Have seen shortbread put forth but not sure.

[Mancunian]

Smouse

No.10 have seen shortbread put forth, as stated below I'm not sure if its right.

[Mancunian]

Smouse

Or even below. Getting the order mixed up.

[Mancunian]

Smouse
Think i'm losing the plot

[smouse]

dont see that but as yet have nothing better will keep thinking and come back if I get an answer

[Ternigapp]

Mancunian + smouse - you're welcome.

sorry can't help with no 10, got all but that one - wondering about blancmange or digestives but neither fully fit the clue!

[Mancunian]

Still puzzling no. 10
I wonder if it could be water something ie cress