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Fare Exchange: Prolific mystery writer offers a storied recipe

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Welcome to another tasty April discussion about food. Our friend F. Groves issued the first challenge. “As I see Barbara Smith’s salad recipe, I am reminded that her husband promised he would get me (us) the recipe for fried green tomatoes that their church does for the Grainger County Tomato Festival. They were so good.” Do know that a request of a certain husband may also be filled by any of you.

Marie-Laure Poire is back with some questions about Thai food. “I hope there is a local source for Kabocha squash, a recent discovery on my part. I would also like a recipe for squash soup and any other recipes made with the Kabocha variety.

“I am trying to avoid soy and that is hard to do when one loves Asian food. Coconut aminos have been recommended, but I cannot find that ingredient locally.”

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Leda Roberts began with a compliment for a chef. “The carrot casserole in Fare Exchange is just what I have been looking for. I’m trying it tomorrow night.”