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“Shall I bring something to have for dessert?” (opens the original)
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I am - very unusually, our life is rarely this social - going round to two friends’ houses this weekend for meals. For both I have proferred bringing something for dessert - it’s what I always ask to do, because I always think that when you’re hosting dessert can feel like an extra layer of faff that it is a relief to have someone else take care of. I am always really happy to do it. It’s not always all that straightforward, though, to decide what best to make and take. There are all the usual t
Dear Grace - Recipes from your mother for the next chapter in life by Claire Thomson (opens the original)
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This month our cookbook club pick is Dear Grace by Claire Thomson.Below is my deep dive into the book and its author, and links to a few recipes from it that you might like to have a go at to get a feel for how the book lives in your kitchen. Our session to gather and talk about it is on Sunday 27th September, 9am to 10am - a nice way to start a Sunday with some cookbook chat amongst likeminded souls. There are a couple of places left for the session. If you can make it, it’d be lovely to see yo
Sticky Rice Pudding with Coconut and Fresh Mango (opens the original)
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From Dear Grace by Claire ThomsonQuadrille, £24 / Illustrated by Phoebe RutherfordSeptember’s cookbook club choice is Dear Grace by Claire Thomson. She has generously shared with us three recipes from the book and this is one of those. Head here to find out how to join in with the digital discussion group for the book<h
Roast Sweet Potatoes with Black Beans and Spiced Pumpkin Seeds (opens the original)
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From Dear Grace by Claire ThomsonQuadrille, £24 / Illustrated by Phoebe RutherfordSeptember’s cookbook club choice is Dear Grace by Claire Thomson. She has generously shared with us three recipes from the book and this is one of those. Head here to find out how to join in with the digital discussion group for the book<h
Smoked Mackerel, Leek, Cream and Mustard Pie with a Mashed Potato Top (opens the original)
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From Dear Grace by Claire ThomsonQuadrille, £24 / Illustrated by Phoebe RutherfordSeptember’s cookbook club choice is Dear Grace by Claire Thomson. She has generously shared with us three recipes from the book and this is one of those. Head here to find out how to join in with the digital discussion group for the book<h
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