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Thank you for continuing to focus on history, culture and language in your content as I feel like there’s a bit of a gap in the market on this? I read Borough Market: Edible Histories a few years ago, which was the first time I opened my eyes to this intersection of my interests !

If you / anybody else has any other good recommendations of things to read / watch / research that encompasses these topics please let me know - in the meantime I’ll keep reading your articles 😁

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Thanks Alice, I’m glad you like the writing! If I think of anything you might like I’ll send it your way

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SO INTO THIS!!! Welcome!!!

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Always look forward to reading anything of yours. Keep it up

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Thanks Henry!

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I love your writing, it's always been a joy to read your newsletter. I am used to cooking Chinese and Japanese dishes, so it has been really interesting to read about the foundations of French and Italian cooking as well as the funny stories behind your recipes. Looking forward to reading the next newsletter!

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Thanks melody. I’ve eaten and loved Chinese and Japanese cuisine all my life, but only recently have begun to try and learn more about the cooking from a technical and historical perspective. As you know better than me, even in a whole lifetime I couldn’t learn everything about the cuisine of these 2 countries, but I’m enjoying scratching the surface at least! Very glad you’re enjoying these newsletters.

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Locked in, can't wait to read more x

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❤️❤️

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This is probably the only newsletter I don’t skim through. I always feel horrible just skipping to the recipe because people have invested their time into writing, so I try to read most of it. However, a curious cook, is truly enjoyable. I love the foundations, and I’ve actually reread them a couple of times now. I find them so interesting and it may sound weird, but also, so soothing. I look forward to continuing to read a curious cook and learning the background of these dishes and ingredients. It’s sparks my creativity in the kitchen. What a wonderful gift to give someone. I’m truly happy you’re connecting with so many readers. Congratulations! 🤍

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Thanks so much Angie, really appreciate that you take the time to read them and enjoy doing so, it means a lot

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CONGRATULATIONS! ! !

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Great name. Cook is a good word

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Love the new name for newsletter - much more apt for all the interesting content you deliver.

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I’m glad you like it, thank you

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I couldn't agree more with everything you said. I liked your previous name because it makes me want to know what happens next, but the new name is like that too. All the best for this new chapter!

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Thanks Patty!

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So happy things are going well. I thoroughly enjoy reading what you have to say and seeing what inspires in the kitchen and how it ends up on a plate. Keep up the good work ❤️

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Thanks William, that’s lovely to hear!

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