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PHOTO: Tara O’Brady/Appetite by Random House; Chia Pudding with Fruit and Golden Honey Elixir from Seven Spoons by Tara O’Brady.
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Originally published on April 30, 2015; National Post
Originally published on April 30, 2015; National Post
Kitchen notebooks are often sauce-splattered and dog-eared, with pages used and abused. The best kinds contain shortcuts, secrets, and tried and true recipes. Whether handed down, or built from scratch, they are valuable records; illustrating the evolution of a kitchen and offering an opportunity to reflect on changing tastes and mainstays alike.