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Jamie Schler's avatar

Congratulations on one year! You might be one of the most prolific food Substackers, writing two! It's been such a huge pleasure getting to know you and seeing your gorgeous food - not only is your frangipane tart beautiful but everything you create is, as well. And the creativity of your recipes inspire me (and make me a little jealous! Keep cooking and keep writing, my friend!

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Lisa McLean's avatar

Jamie thank you. I’m just going to print this out and plaster it on my fridge.

I’ve made a frangipane tart to meet your exacting standards, I’m thrilled to bits. Wish I could share it with you.

Thank you for all of your support Jamie.🙏

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judy witts francini's avatar

Happy anniversary!! That looks like a jewel box. Would be lovely for the holidays.

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Lisa McLean's avatar

Thank you Judy, it’s been lovely connecting with you.

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Betty Williams's avatar

Congratulations on publishing for a year! 🎉 And what a beautiful tart 😍

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Lisa McLean's avatar

Thank you Betty, it feels like an achievement worth celebrating. How long have you been writing on Substack?

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Betty Williams's avatar

It will be 2 years later this fall! I kind of plunked around the first year trying to get things figured out 😂 I really got myself together once I connected with the wonderful foodies in FoodStack Library and now the Mastermind for Food Writers group. I’ve learned so much!

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Lisa McLean's avatar

I’ve just subscribed to the mastermind group, see you are the next meeting. It’s 1 am my time, so not promising too much.

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Chihiro's avatar

Beautiful - I love your use of almond skins!

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Lisa McLean's avatar

It was a moment of inspiration after slipping the skins off. They is looked too wholesome to waste. I think there is lots of room for creativity with them.

It’s nice to meet you chihiro.

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Irina Georgescu's avatar

Wishing a very happy birthday to Spice Chronicles, dear Lisa! I'm delighted to have met you and to have been part of your wonderful journey.

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jess's avatar

you had me at whisper of campari, but, you knew what you were doing with that enchanting line! <3

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Monica Campagnoli's avatar

What a beautiful birthday celebration! I'm honored to be a part of your journey, and I'm so happy you're a part of mine! x, Monica

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Lucy Williams's avatar

Happy Spice Chronicles Birthday! This beautiful dish sounds like it’s straight from. Keats poem!

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Shell Plant's avatar

Well, this is a beautiful birthday celebration Lisa.

This tart is indeed the food of the gods (and baking goddesses). I'm so impressed!

What a journey you have been on, from someone who kept saying 'I'm not a baker', to now playing with flavours, textures and ideas. Making a bake your own.

I am honoured to have been with you on this journey. And look forward to more cooking and baking together acoss the globe!

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