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    Staying in Season

    Aug 30, 2019 4 minutes
    By Clodagh McKenna

    THE FIRST THING I DO when the weather starts to change is write out a list of foods about to come into season. Cooking with the seasons gets me excited about the coming months and the important produce they’ll bring, because seasonal ingredients always taste so much better, and they inspire the dishes I make.

    I’m always happiest when seeing my loved ones sitting around the table and smiling as they enjoy fresh, home-cooked food. I have so many amazing memories of suppers shared with my family, the table laid with proper linen, fresh flowers, and bursting with bowls of different foods each season. Our suppers nearly always ended with

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