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Pancake Tuesday / Mardi Gras around the world
Pancake Tuesday/Mardi Gras around the world After Christmas and Easter, Pancake Tuesday is one of the most widely observed Christian traditions of the year. Its
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Carbs and protein – what’s best
The Best Carbs to Eat for Protein: Quinoa, Bulgur, Couscous, Rice, Potatoes, Pasta, and Lentils Compared Data source ChatGPT and edited from answers to multiple
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The Croissant – a buttered myth
Croissants – a buttered myth The croissant — buttery, flaky, and wrapped in myth. Like the baguette, its true history is often romanticised, but the
The Baguette – The Myths and the Truth
The Baguette – The Myths and the Truth The baguette, that iconic long, crusty French loaf, has a history that’s more complex and modern than
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The story of Ciabatta – a very short history
The story of Ciabatta – a very short history Ciabatta as we know it is a modern invention (early 1980s), Italian rustic breads with similar
Le primeur
Le Primeur This weekend we were at a delightful greengrocers in south of France in Valbonne, one of the lower villages in the mountains of
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Recipes from Christian feasts and traditions
Recipes from Christian feasts and traditions Catholic feast days are often associated with traditional recipes and there are many variations around the world. Putting aside
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The Cheshire Loaf
The Cheshire Loaf Flour, salt, water Bread has 3 basic ingredients: flour, salt, water. Bread has been baked in England with wheat or barley certainly
#Environment – eat less meat
#Environment – Eat less meat Eating less meat helps the environment in many ways. The meat industry produces a lot of greenhouse gas, and also
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All about fish
All about fish Today I was at the fish market. I have a couple of favourite fishmongers based on helpfulness and how well they fillet