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1:48 pm
Sun 4-Sep-11
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Danny
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Too many books in this house. Literally stacks of cookbooks. Seems to be a familiar "problem" with many of you too.
I have reached the happy phase where I can skim through a cookbook in the shops and "taste" the recipes in my head. If at least three ring loud and good bells with me, then I may consider buying it. Nigella's never once tempted me for that reason.
Fiona got one of Valentine Warner's books after his visit here (a present from a friend of her mum's) and it rang my bells. I must actually read it now and try some of them. "What to eat now – More please" – based on his TV series that we did not see.
You have a fantastic site, Veronica. Thanks for the link to your Vintage Feasts series. what a brilliant idea! My mouth is literally watering as I read them.
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1:57 pm
Sun 4-Sep-11
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Hattie
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Dorothy Hartley's books are amongst my favourites ever….I love the illustrations in them. Unfortunately not many people know of her work nowadays. I am always amazed just how cheaply they sell for in second-hand shops. They were in my Grammar School library so I have known them for 60 years or so.
Oh, it is good to be reminded of old friends…..I have used her illustrations for designing props for period plays etc. (I was a designer in the theatre).
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Those who cannot forgive others break the bridge over which they themselves must pass. Confucius
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12:21 am
Mon 5-Sep-11
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Terrier
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TA – if you have her autobiogrphy then I wouldn't mind a borrow some time. let me check out out library next time I go first though
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1:49 pm
Mon 5-Sep-11
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Toffeeapple
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Janet, 'Spilling the Beans' is the autobiography which I can see on my book pile. Let me know if you want it.
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2:12 pm
Mon 5-Sep-11
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Hattie
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I enjoyed that autobiography so much; so honest about her own faults. One of the few I really thought were telling the truth. I hope you enjoy it Janet. 
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Those who cannot forgive others break the bridge over which they themselves must pass. Confucius
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2:30 pm
Mon 5-Sep-11
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Toffeeapple
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I also have 'Rifling Through My Drawers'. I gave 'Food' to my friend Siddhartha in Delhi, which he loves, keeps it in his car to dip into whilst being driven around India. I hadn't realized how many books she has written. I feel a new wish-list emerging.
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3:00 pm
Mon 5-Sep-11
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Hattie
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What a suitable title for you TA…..  ….Sh…otherwise MOS will be at it again.!! 
Haven't read that yet but it is on my list. Hope to find a cheap copy in Oxfam Bkshp.
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Those who cannot forgive others break the bridge over which they themselves must pass. Confucius
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6:05 pm
Mon 5-Sep-11
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Toffeeapple
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Cheeky Hattie! Seth has already remarked about something similar!
I'd be happy to forward my copy to you Hattie if you'd like it?
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6:15 pm
Mon 5-Sep-11
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Hattie
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I would love to read it TA ….I will PM you my address. 
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Those who cannot forgive others break the bridge over which they themselves must pass. Confucius
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6:55 pm
Mon 5-Sep-11
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Toffeeapple
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Got it, thanks! I shall have a rummage for it – it might take a while…
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