LETTERS
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After reading ‘How to be a Thoughtful Foodie’ (September), I downloaded the Olio app, which put me in touch with a neighbour who’s a keen gardener looking to share surplus fruit and veg. We then invited him to Sunday lunch and made the delicious rosemary roast lamb with Provençal panzanella, using his homegrown courgettes, and for pud we had the pear and ginger galette with ice cream. It was the first roast he’d had in months as it was something his wife – who sadly died earlier this year – used to cook weekly. The meal was a huge success and brought our generous neighbour much happiness.
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Our star letter writer, Sophie, wins 18 bottles of Cune Rioja Reserva, to share with family and friends this winter. This rich red wine is the perfect partner for hearty venison and mushroom stew or Spanish morcilla sausage.
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As Akela of our local Cub Scout troop, I’m always on the lookout for fun recipes the Cubs, aged eight to 10, can make. They loved the breakfast tortilla cups (September) and at Christmas we will again make the reindeer doughnuts you published some time ago. It’s great to see young people cook and then enjoy new food – please keep publishing recipes for our budding chefs!
MERCI MICHEL!
Michel Roux is my culinary guru. Years ago, his recipes helped me get over my fear of making pastry and I remember saving up to go for a meal at Le Gavroche – a wonderful experience I’ll never forget. I have lots of his books and I once scrupulou
