Show Notes
Yumi is deep in book promo at the moment - with WELCOME TO FRIENDSHIP - the long-awaited fifth book in the 'Welcome to' series, due for wide release July 28, 2026. (FYI you can pre-order and get yourself a set of free badges by uploading your receipt to this website. Not to hustle but you need to do it TODAY! because eligibility expires 27/07/2026)
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TURMERIC CAULIFLOWER Pre-heat the oven to a nice and hot 200C. Break up the head of a large cauliflower by using a sharp knife to cut out the core and then using a combo of hands and knife to break it up into nugget-sized pieces. Tumble the cauli into a pre-heated, oven-safe frypan with 3-4tbs oil. Coat in a mixture of: 1tbs paprika 1tbs sumac 1/2tsp turmeric generous amounts of salt and pepper zest and juice of 1 lemon Fry for 10 mins, mixing and stirring. Relocate the pan to the oven and leave it for 30 mins or until charred and sweet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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