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Jun 4, 2023Liked by Hetty Lui McKinnon

I love reading about people's post it note systems. Mine is thus: I buy a book, read it cover to cover and tag everything I want to make. Once I've made it, I take the post it and write a note on it with a rating and info like any changes I made or would make in future, which pan I used, how many it served. I move the post it deeper into the page so it doesn't stick out anymore. This helps me keep track of what I've made and want to make again, but also stops me from getting in a rut and making the same thing over and over - because when I'm looking for ideas, I'll flip first to the tags sticking out of the pages, which are all new to me.

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Oh I love this!!! So organized and it’s so nice of keep a log of what you’ve cooked. Once, a reader brought her book to my book talk and she had written the dates of every time she cooked the recipe and who she served it to. I love hearing about these ways of recording meals and preserving memories. Thanks for sharing yours Jess

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Yum. I’ve be we thought to cook radishes.

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Hope you enjoy! They are a lovely texture

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Hi Hetty, I live in a region of NZ that has a lot of Swedes (rutabaga). Can I substitute that for radishes? I assume I'd have to cook a little longer than 3-4 minutes, possibly with more water added... What do you think?

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I made this tonight with radishes from my CSA!! So yummy

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Made this in New Zealand tonight with fresh radishes, carrots, and snap peas from the neighbors. Great spring dish, light and yummy. Topped our seconds with a spoonful of chili crisp for a bit of heart. Great with a NZ sav. Thanks!

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I think this gives me the courage to cook radishes for the first time. I’ve been so bored with my usual suspects! Thanks!

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I made the recipe and YUM. So much more buttery than I was expecting.

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I’ve got Tenderheart here on my kitchen counter, full of bookmarks! I made a recipe last week (from the broccoli chapter) and it was delicious. 🥦 I wish I could come to the event in DC - I’d bring all 5 of your books along to be signed (yes - I have all 5)! Congrats on your beautiful new book and enjoy your time on the road. And while in DC, make your way to Baked & Wired for the best cupcakes and coffee. ☕️🧁☕️🧁

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I’m inspired to cook something up now ❤️

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