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Wednesday, 9 July, 2008Keeping cool
Langoustines

The sun is far too dazzling here in Nice so I'm off to England for a few days, where it promises to be cold and wet. I'll be back to tell you about the squirming fish at the market in Cannes and some incredible fruit vinegars produced in Sussex. In the meantime, I'd love to hear what you would do with these lovely langoustines (also known as Dublin Bay prawns) if you could take them home.

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