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Larousse Roulette

A game for cooks & a recipe for Sujuk Ragu with Wholemeal 'Pappardelle'

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Jago Rackham
May 19, 2022
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When we were newly living in our studio flat, Lo and I would play a game called Larousse Roulette. We were lonely and anxious, just eighteen, had very little money and drank very little wine. The rules are as follows

Open your copy of Larousse Gastranomique, which you received on your birthday, at random and select a recipe. If the recipes are boring or …

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