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" The emotive power of hummus all over the Middle East cannot be overstated, being the focus of some serious tribal rivalries. "
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Serious
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" Conflict is very much a state of mind. If you're not in that state of mind, it doesn't bother you. "
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" Brunch, for me, is an extended breakfast that should be enjoyed whenever you have time properly to engage in cooking and eating. "
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" Yogurt sauce, as you may have noticed by now, is a regular presence in my recipes - that's because it has the ability to round up so many flavours and textures like no other component does. "
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