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by Diana Serbe

She sent a recipe at the same time that she signed up for membership on the site. At the time, we were researching and testing pot pies (see Four and Twenty Blackbirds). We were up to our ears in that tasty British pastry and this Englishwoman sent us a recipe for a Hot Pot which is a similar dish, but without the pastries (or the calories therin). We tried it. It was light and clean, and added another dimension to our article.

We've gotten to know Isobel, and to enjoy her style of communicating. Without notice or fanfare, she'll send a recipe saying that she was experimenting, that this recipe turned out well. We look forward to the recipes, for our own palates, as well as our members because her food is nutrition oriented, but always savory. We don't call it 'health food,' but it qualifies.

We know a lot about a cook if we look at their recipes. Isobel's recipes are bright and eager, just like the face that smiles at us from this page. They are intelligent recipes, not given to excess or unnecessary embellishment. We've put them on the site and in our personal repertoires as well.

Isobel lives in Merrie Olde England with her husband, John, and his son, Alex who is nine. While we hope she gets a break from the kitchen, we hope she never stops cooking.

Try Isobel's recipes listed on the left. You can also read her article about her food philosophy clarity and simplicity and her moving, loving tribute to her mum, my mother, my teacher.

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