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		vmilner on Sept 18, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Fanny Cradock, a lodestar in the foul-tasting odys... I was always surprised as a child that mint sauce was singled out in "Asterix in Britain" (or at least the English translation!) as the very worst of English food - as I think it has a delightful subtle taste!

Symbiote on Sept 18, 2020 [–]

Mint sauce bought in the supermarket is too sweet, and often has artificial thickener.

From age 6 or so, it was my contribution to Sunday dinner. Much better!

Like this: https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/realmintsauce_67706

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