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Mar 29, 2023Liked by Nic Miller

Nice story. I always like chatting to Filipina nurses when I get the opportunity in London hospitals. So gravel, charming and friendly. I recently enjoyed “Under Coconut Skies” by Yasmin Newman. Great breadth of recipes and not always the stereotypical ones.

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That's a lovely book too. Thank you for reminding me .

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Fascinating, as ever, and I love the sound and look of the book - thank you

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It is a very inspiring book. I think you might find it really useful

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