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Community Connection Sparks Inspiring Collaboration Between Food Behind Bars and DK Publishing

October 14, 2025

By Dame Natalia Middleton A few months ago, LDE London member Kate Howell made a meaningful connection that has blossomed into something truly special. Through the LDE network, Kate introduced fellow members Lucy…

Orchard Tomatoes…with cider

October 5, 2025

Catherine Sloman

Recipes, Uncategorized

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Dame Claire Daniels, our Devon based orchardist and cider maker, shares one of her favourite recipes using Cider from her orchard, Rull Orchard.A few of you lovely folks have asked…

Les Dames Book Club Update: We Cycled Across America (Well, Sort Of)

September 21, 2025

Catherine Sloman

Musings

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Dame Jen Greenhalgh takes us through this month’s pick: From Peach Street to Lobster Lane by Felicity Cloake. Our latest gathering at Anne Dolamore’s glorious book-filled home was a feast for…

Bunny Chow

July 2, 2025

Catherine Sloman

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Bunny Chow is a South African dish that originated in Durban, which consists of a hollowed-out loaf of bread filled with curry (chicken/lamb/vegetables/beans). The bread serves as bothcontainer and a…

Malabar style prawn curry

July 2, 2025

Catherine Sloman

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Malabar-style prawn curry comes from the Malabar Coast in the southern Indian state ofKerala, known for its lush coconut groves and spice-rich cuisine. This dish features prawnssimmered in a fragrant,…