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Why a dinner for twelve is easier than a dinner for four, and other lessons from a year of Sunday suppers.

Words by Paul Renaud

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The long table

Why a dinner for twelve is easier than a dinner for four, and other lessons from a year of Sunday suppers.

Paul Renaud · 1 min read

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