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Aaron Vallance

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'Friday Night Chicken' - book out Apr 2027. 🍗🕯️🕯️ Shortlisted for Jane Grigson Trust award 2025 Food blog (Guild of Food Writers finalist '20 '21 '23) ⏩ https://www.1dish4theroad.com/ NHS doctor

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Aaron Vallance @1dish4theroad.bsky.social · Dec 1

With all the new people over here, just thought I'd introduce this piece I was very proud to cowrite with @shahnazahsan.bsky.social. It's a story of two families - one Bangladeshi, one Jewish - united by experience of immigration, racism, kindness and food.👇
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Curry and Kneidlach: A Tale of Two Immigrant Families ( - by Shahnaz Ahsan and Aaron Vallance)

When an unexpected coincidence reveals a remarkable story of two families - one Jewish, one Bengali - united by their experience of immigration, racism, kindness, and food. By Shahnaz Ahsan and Aaron ...

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Aaron Vallance @1dish4theroad.bsky.social · 3d

Glad you enjoyed!

Aaron Vallance @1dish4theroad.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you so much for your kind words! 🙏

Aaron Vallance @1dish4theroad.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks so much Nicki. 🙏 x

Aaron Vallance @1dish4theroad.bsky.social · 3d

This attack was done to divide, and the only way to overcome bitterness is for communities to come together, to talk, learn and share, and to embrace our common humanity. That's what makes us strong. My thoughts go to the victims, and their grieving families. May their memory be a blessing.🕯️/5

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Aaron Vallance @1dish4theroad.bsky.social · 3d

At the same time, I hold onto hope. Hope on hearing how non-Jewish passers-by so bravely tried to stop the attacker at the door. Hope on hearing the outpouring of support & concern from all faiths and communities, including kind messages I've received too. Hope that love can always conquer hate. /4

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Aaron Vallance @1dish4theroad.bsky.social · 3d

I grew up in North Manchester's Jewish community. It is supportive and tight-knit, a neighbourhood that nurtured me and gave me my childhood. This horrendous attack has sent shockwaves through its core, through my core. A collective trauma with echoes of those of generations past. /3

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Aaron Vallance @1dish4theroad.bsky.social · 3d

Heaton Park synagogue is just down the road from my family synagogue. I attended a service there just the other month, as my dad and I recited mourning prayers for mum; the congregation were incredibly welcoming. /2

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Aaron Vallance @1dish4theroad.bsky.social · 3d

When I first heard news of the Manchester synagogue attack, my immediate fear was for my dad, aunt and uncle. Once I heard they were safe, and my initial relief subsided, then the true shock and heartbreak set in. /1

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Aaron Vallance @1dish4theroad.bsky.social · 3d

They're fabulous books!

Aaron Vallance @1dish4theroad.bsky.social · 3d

Hope you enjoy!

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Aaron Vallance @1dish4theroad.bsky.social · 4d

Yes, I think it went down well! 🙏

Aaron Vallance @1dish4theroad.bsky.social · 4d

It really is wonderful. Also keeps for days too, and delicious for a midweek lunch. I often throw on some feta.

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Aaron Vallance @1dish4theroad.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you so much, Anna. That's really kind. 🙏 X

Aaron Vallance @1dish4theroad.bsky.social · 8d

It's a regular round ours! Such a fab recipe.

Aaron Vallance @1dish4theroad.bsky.social · 8d

Had my in-laws over and made a double header of wonderful Sami Tamimi dishes - braised eggs with lamb, tahini and sumac (recipe with Ottolenghi in their Jerusalem cookbook) and musaqa'a (with Tara Wigley in Falastin). Two of my favourite all-time recipes! 🍳

Pans of musaqa'a and braised eggs with lamb, tahini and sumac

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Aaron Vallance @1dish4theroad.bsky.social · 10d

My pleasure, Nic! I love ginger and pear combo.

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Aaron Vallance @1dish4theroad.bsky.social · 10d

When my parents first moved into their home, they planted an apple tree in the back garden. Decades later, it's still bearing fruit. Perfect for Rosh Hashanah honey-dipping. And for homemade apple crumble too! 🍎

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Aaron Vallance @1dish4theroad.bsky.social · 11d

These sound pear-fect!..🍐👇

Nicola Miller @nicmiller.bsky.social · Sep 6

There's a recipe for spiced pear and stem ginger cookies in my latest @suffolknews.bsky.social food column. If you're waiting for hard pears to ripen, use them to make these!

www.suffolknews.co.uk/whats-on/are...

A close-up photo of two golden cookies studded with slices of stem ginger and chunks of pear and sultana on an ombre orange plate.

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Aaron Vallance @1dish4theroad.bsky.social · 15d

Congratulations to Chris! What a fabulous prize! 🎉

Aaron Vallance @1dish4theroad.bsky.social · 15d

First Rosh Hashanah without mum was always going to be a tough one. There are echoes of her everywhere, as well as the spaces where I feel her loss so acutely. But also thankful we could be in Manchester with dad, my sister and family, bringing in new year together. And dad made his honey cake too.

Aaron Vallance @1dish4theroad.bsky.social · 16d

Thanks so much! And to you too!

Aaron Vallance @1dish4theroad.bsky.social · 16d

Thanks so much, Nic! Shana tovah to you all too. 🍎🍯x

Aaron Vallance @1dish4theroad.bsky.social · 16d

Ah, thanks so much. Shana tovah to you both too. X

Aaron Vallance @1dish4theroad.bsky.social · 16d

With honey a traditional symbol of hope for a sweet new year, we're bringing in Rosh Hashanah with some homemade sticky honey chicken. Recipe via @lickedspoon.bsky.social and her fabulous Notes From A Small Kitchen Island. Wishing you a happy, healthy & sweet year ahead, full of love and kindness.🍯

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Aaron Vallance @1dish4theroad.bsky.social · 17d

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