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Jane Grigson was The Observer's distinguished food writer for many years. Here are two recipes that were first printed in this paper in April 1984
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On your plate in 30 minutes: Summer fruit puddings
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• Honey jelly, raspberries and clotted cream
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Jane Grigson was The Observer's distinguished food writer for many years. Here is a recipe that was first printed in this paper in March 1984.