Show Notes
If you follow Reece Hignell's instagram, you might've seen that he hosted an idyllic week of cooking in a French chateau. Naturally, Yumi has questions! For Reece's LEMON TART recipe, check out his cookbook here. And don't forget, Yumi's event with legendary Palestinian-British food writer Sami Tamimi is this weekend in Sydney! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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