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Aki moroto's avatar

Beautiful work and recipe! Love it

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Jack McNulty's avatar

Thank you, Aki… much appreciated!

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Roselle Angwin's avatar

Ah Jack am very touched that you mentioned my blog. Thank you.

I love reading others' writing before I settle to my own. And I love your writing.

I've never tried a fricassée! But I'll remedy that as soon as I can walk again, and pick up in the market what we haven't here in the garden in the hungry-gap time (basically we have masses of herbs, some woody leeks, and a load of flowering purple sprouting...)

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Jack McNulty's avatar

Thanks so much, Roselle… I'm thrilled you enjoy my writing - ecstatic, actually…

I'm looking forward to hearing how your fricassée goes…

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Susanne Helmert's avatar

I am so happy to read I made it into your morning read (as did you over here). ☺️ It is interesting the ants are taking over here this year, too! At least, there are very few slugs and snails around this year (not like last year). Your spring Fricassee looks delicious! Thank you!

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Jack McNulty's avatar

Thanks for reading, Susanne…

Nature does tell us a lot if we pay attention… Active ants tend to tell us we’re in for a dry season - a message the lack of visible snails and slugs confirm. Of course, I could also simply look at the dropping water levels as evidence.

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Susanne Helmert's avatar

Yes, way too dry…😢

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Domenica Marchetti's avatar

A morning well spent, Jack. And is there a more cheerful word in the culinary vocabulary than fricassee? Finally, your photos are stunning. Thank you for sharing them. And thank you for the kind mention!

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Jack McNulty's avatar

Indeed, fricassée often bounces around in my head…and yes, it is a fun and cheerful word - and don’t we all need a bit more joy in our lives? Come to think of it…that would be a fun article to write - what are the most cheerful words in the culinary vocabulary…

Thanks for reading, commenting, and sharing my work - highly appreciated!

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Lisa McLean's avatar

A lovely post Jack, I feel as though I strolled with you down to the vegetable market, then chatting along as you make us a delicious fresh lunch.

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Jack McNulty's avatar

Thanks for the company, Lisa…

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