( it doesn't matter that it doesn't answer the question, they're talking, and the conversation is flowing. that's a great start, and hopefully she'll relax soon enough and feel willing to share more about herself. )

Oh, I agree. I don't often have the time to make my own in the morning, but I do enjoy them. Did you always make your own?

( just a slight change in wording to see if he can prod at her past in any way yet. )