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In the introduction, Phillippa tells us about her Supper Club which led to this recipe book. Four couples meet four times a year to enjoy a four course meal. The meal consists of nibbles; soup, salad or starter; mains and dessert. Each couple submits a four course menu and each person gets to vote for each course. Once the menu is decided upon, each couple makes one of the courses, and pairs that with wine. Hosting is done in turns by each of the couples.
The Supper Club
This is really such a great idea, and followed through in the naming of the chapters in The Supper Club. Some of the sections you will find in the book include the big and the bold, everyone loves seafood, take a tortilla add a margarita, and a touch of Asia.…
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