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Chef - Currently Producing Weekly Heat at Home Menus - Order Monday - Delivery Friday - Can Heat up Friday to Sunday. Margate,England.
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Guinness Mousse Brownie - in the spotlight 🖤🤍
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I try to change up my desserts weekly, however, this one gets requested all the time! Luckily, I bloody love making it - and stocking up my fridge with Guinness to mark the occasion 🍻
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If you missed out, you might catch the last few at @staple_stores this weekend 👌🏼
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@guinness

On, this week: Red pepper, rainbow chard & salsify

On, this week: Red pepper, rainbow chard & salsify plait 🥬
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So much flavour in this little pocket🤩
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Hope you all enjoy! ❤️

New menu out! Love this one ❤️ - Menu Descript

New menu out! Love this one ❤️
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Menu Descriptions:
🧅 Plait - Salsify (a delicate, white, root vegetable), slowly poached. Red peppers, cooked down slowly, and beautiful rainbow chard. All baked in a puff pastry plait 🥨
🧅 Pork - fillet, with a crust of beautiful pecorino cheese & breadcrumbs (can be made without cheese too - or without bread!). Served with an onion soubise. This is a beautifully creamy sauce made by cooking down sliced onions (from a farm in Worth - thank you @gigififimummy!) for hours until they’re super sweet & blending them into a purée 🤤
🧅 Potatoes - fried until golden brown & tossed in salsa verde - parsley, capers, garlic, lemon, olive oil.
🧅 Green beans - served with sage butter and roasted pine nuts 🌿
🧅 Guinness Brownies - back by popular demand may be an understatement! Decadent mousse brownies, with the rich, wheaty earthiness of Guinness, topped with a white Guinness ganache 🖤
🧅 @vikingbakehouse sourdough loaf & this week - CHOCOLATE brioche doughnuts 😍
🧅 @weareherecoffee - uncomplicated coffee. Only order this if you like brilliant coffee. Thank you.
🧅 Olives - limited amount this week! So so many sold last week. So happy we’re able to support this amazing long running business. Steve & Sheila are pros and work so hard to ensure they provide the best quality olives they can! Back in full next week!
🧅 @jamfacejams Chipotle & Habanero - I don’t know about you but I’m already turning on the BBQ. All I need is a little glimpse of spring. This jam is my BBQ go to 🙌
🧅 Sauce for rice - turning those mid week meals into the ones you talk about 🌶
🧅 Link in Bio to order!
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Thank you! Jess x

Colcannon Croquettes - perfect with the Muggy Port

Colcannon Croquettes - perfect with the Muggy Porter Ox Cheek! Taking us from a cold winter into this beautiful weekend - giving us a glimpse into what spring has in store ☀️

Rhubarb, apple & clementine crumble slice, caramel

Rhubarb, apple & clementine crumble slice, caramelised white chocolate, brown buttery base 🍏

**New Menu** I’ve had some devastating news abou

**New Menu**
I’ve had some devastating news about a brilliant customer of mine💔 Last time we spoke, just days ago, he suggested I try Ox Cheek on the menu. I will miss our doorstep chats. This menu is in honour of your brilliant knowledge and your true love and respect for good food and wine. I shall truly miss cooking for you and hearing about your travels 😔
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Brief descriptions:
🍋Tart - back by popular demand 🧡
🍋 Ox Cheek - gorgeous, slow cooked & braised in nothing but the best - Muggy Porter @northdownbrewery
🍋Croquette - mashed potato & cabbage & spring onion, coated in flakey breadcrumbs & fried until golden brown 🥬
🍋 Carrots - whole roasted and glazed in beautiful lemon thyme 🥕
🍋 Pud: An amazing customer asked me for the apple crumble slice back, so I’ve amended it with seasonal rhubarb & clementine, on a caramelised blondie base, topped with caramelised white chocolate mousse & a crumble topping. Sounds more complicated than it is. I hope! 🤪
🍋 Viking Bakehouse sours all round! Throw in a Jam Doughnut for your weekend to start on a sweet note 🥰
🍋 Bungay Butter - gotta get in quick for this, only 20 available!
🍋 After the success of these brilliant olives on Valentine’s week - I’m going to keep a lovely selection on the menu! At least fortnightly. OlivesRgood4u have expressed how grateful they are for the support! 🌿
🍋 Sauce for rice. Does what it says on the tin/jar! Makes a mid week quick dinner - a triumph 😍
🍋 @jamfacejams BRILLIANTLY smokey chipotle & habanero chilli jam 🌶
🍋 and last but not least, if you’re into coffee - @weareherecoffee KNOW GOOD COFFEE! Also available in Decaf - just mention in notes! More detail on form ☕️ 💗💛💚
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Link in Bio to order. Pay by Bank Transfer. Get in quick!
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Free delivery within 5 miles of CT9, £5 delivery 6-12 miles from CT9. For collection, just ask! 🚚
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As many of you have noticed, I don’t know how to

As many of you have noticed, I don’t know how to fully take a week off. It’s such an amazing opportunity to dedicate time to making this delivery system work better, to experiment with food, and to get some more menu ideas. My weeks are so tight, I don’t get to do this as often as I’d like! 📝
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Also, no home schooling this week makes for such a relaxed household 😌
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Next week’s menu is looking fantastic, just some finishing touches and it will be good to go on Monday at 8am ⏰
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You will now, finally, receive an immediate confirmation email! Took me ages to figure out, but luckily you don’t book me for my tech skills, or my driving skills, or my... I could go on.. 🤫
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Love seeing all your faces on my delivery runs. I’ve been delivering personally to Margate, Westgate & Birchington every Friday afternoon. Hoping to do Broadstairs, Ramsgate & Minster one of these weeks to say hello. Dennis has been doing a fine job in the meantime - very grateful! Also, I fully miss out on my Deal, Sandwich, Ash & Walmer deliveries. Another goal. However I think you’d miss Carole’s face, she’s been just brilliant ❤️
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Looking forward to getting back into it, until then, I’m really enjoying the amazing food & drink Margate has to offer 🙌
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See you on Monday at 8am!
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Jess

Pistachio Millionaire - all sliced up and ready fo

Pistachio Millionaire - all sliced up and ready for you this weekend @staple_stores 💚
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#pistachiomillionaire #vegan #vegandessert #millionaireshortbread

Pickled fennel - a staple in my fridge 🌱

Pickled fennel - a staple in my fridge 🌱

Lamb shoulder with roasted almonds & red currants

Lamb shoulder with roasted almonds & red currants 👌🏼
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Cep & shallot soufflé. The flavours are a match m

Cep & shallot soufflé. The flavours are a match made in heaven, but I was nervous never having made this particular soufflé before. So happy with the result! Will. Make. Again. 🤎
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Wintery, light yet rich, and accompanied by a toasty walnut vinaigrette 👌🏼

Creamed potato & leek, pressed in layers 💛 - Pl

Creamed potato & leek, pressed in layers 💛
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Plenty of effort in putting it together means minimal effort in heating it up 🙌

Peanut Billionnaire! Kinda made this up as I went

Peanut Billionnaire! Kinda made this up as I went along. (So what else is new!) Dark, bitter chocolate brownie base with peanuts in, a peanut caramel centre with a roasty peanut flavour - not too sweet. And a sweet white chocolate ganache with crispy bits (peanut praline). So balance is restored! Hope you all enjoyed this guys! Loving all the feedback 🤎

I love this crab tart so much. My menus are always

I love this crab tart so much. My menus are always different and I hardly ever repeat dishes, only a couple stick. This tart is an absolute fave - I’ll be making it for years to come! 🦀
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Tough old week this week - but so happy to have been able to cook for so many people. I knew I’d need the next week off! Getting old! 😂
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Thank you all again for the amazing support I receive. A lot of work goes into my week but it’s so lovely that it’s appreciated! Makes all the difference ❤️
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Sorry to everyone that missed out on the order x

And here it is! Gotta get in quick! ❤️ - 🍊B

And here it is! Gotta get in quick! ❤️
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🍊Burratina - beautifully fresh mozzarella, filled with curd & fresh cream, served with hand cut crostini, pickled fennel & blood orange, & a hint of chilli (starter)
🍊Crab Tart - so excited to have this on the menu. This crab tart is truly special. Served simply (Starter)
🍊 Soufflé - baked with slow cooked shallots & cep (wild porcini mushrooms) -served with a walnut vinaigrette
🍊 Lamb - the shoulder is rolled & stuffed with gorgeous red currants & crusted with roasted almonds - beautiful
🍊 Creamed Potato & Leek - similar to a dauphinois, with leeks!
🍊 Purple Sprouting Broccoli - served with a sage butter
🍊 Peanut Billionaire Brownie - with the most caramelly, peanutty centre. So excited to make this!
🍊Sourdough & Jam doughnuts need no introduction - they just make my Friday!
🍊Bungay Butter - this gorgeous raw butter I’m so excited to have this on the menu. It comes in a round wooden tub just like the Baron Bigod cheese a couple of weeks ago. Special stuff 💛
🍊A selection of beautiful olives from Sheila and Steve at OlivesRgood4u! So happy to be able to eat their wonderful olives again. Click on link for the options.
🍊Sauce for Rice - got some amazing feedback off this last week! So pleased you’re enjoying.
🍊JamFaceJams - Habanero & Chipotle is back!
🍊These fantastic coffees have been taking this menu by storm!! Check out all the different options on the form 💓💛💚
Thank you for all your wonderful orders! Hope you managed to get in this week. If you didn’t, and it’s Monday still, feel free to order the extras for collection, just send me a message! ❤️

Rhubarb & Buttermilk Pannacotta 🧡
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Next week’s menu up at 8am on Monday morning. Order early to avoid disappointment! It’s a special one 🤩

Smoked salsify & cauliflower empanadas, chimmi chu

Smoked salsify & cauliflower empanadas, chimmi churri 🥟

Happy February all 🙌 - There will be no deliver

Turmeric Pressed Squash, with Roasted Squash Seed

Turmeric Pressed Squash, with Roasted Squash Seed Gremolata 🍋 🧡🌿

Short Rib for this weekend. Here’s the first bat

Short Rib for this weekend. Here’s the first batch going on, cooked ‘Carbonnade’ with @northdownbrewery ‘s incredible Tidal Moon Stout 🖤
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Beautiful beef short rib from the excellent @chandleranddunn
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What a brilliant week, so happy with this menu! Now it’s just a case of bringing it to all your homes 🏠 ❤️
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New Monday, New Menu 📝 - Get your orders in ni

New Monday, New Menu 📝
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Get your orders in nice and early! ⏰
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Descriptions:
🌰Turmeric Pressed Squash - has made a comeback! I’ve been asked for this weekly since it debuted on an Autumn menu a couple of months ago. Kentish squashes are sliced and baked in a turmeric cream and pressed under weight. A gremolata is made with parsley, lemon & the roasted squash seeds - beautiful accompaniment 👌🏼
🌰Short Rib - So looking forward to cooking some gorgeous beef ribs from @chandleranddunn in @northdownbrewery ‘s wonderful ‘Tidal Moon’ Margate Stout - infused with port 🍺 Cooked long and slow so that they’re tender and delicious
🌰Cacio e Pepe is a classic Italian pasta dish with Pecorino & Black Pepper - this is similar but with potatoes rather than pasta! 🧀
🌰Golden Carrots - in a wholegrain mustard dressing 🥕
🌰Hazelnut sponge sandwiching a milk chocolate & hazelnut praline mousse. What’s not to love!
🌰 @vikingbakehouse sourdough loaf - they were still hot when they were delivered last week 😍
🌰 And your favourite Jam Doughnuts - Friday treat 👌🏼
🌰 Baron Bigod - now this, I’m so excited about! A creamy Brie-de-Meaux style cheese, buttery flavour and smooth, silky texture. I adore this cheese and can’t wait to sit with it and a box of Miller’s Toasts on Saturday night. Made in Suffolk at @fenfarmdairy with unpasteurised cow’s milk 💛 Both the cheese and the crackers for £10 is a fantastic price which you won’t get in the shops.
🌰 @jamfacejams - if you don’t have this in your cupboard and are ordering the cheese - worth considering this glorious match!
🌰 @weareherecoffee - on the form you can select the way you make your coffee and find which one is for you. Such a simple concept - damn good coffee ☕️
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Find link in bio to order - get in quick!
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Pay by Bank Transfer when requested on form
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Free delivery 5 miles from CT9 (min order £12)
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£5 delivery charge 6-12 miles from CT9
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Thank you all for your orders and all the wonderful comments I received over the weekend!! ❤️
And also thank you everyone who voted for Jessica Leah Catering in the Kent Hospitality Business of the Year of the Taste of Kent Awards Website. Voting open still 😁

Roasted harissa cabbage wedge. A proper kick! Roas

Roasted harissa cabbage wedge. A proper kick! Roasted the cabbage in wedges with flaked salt and a drizzle of oil - then brushed on the harissa as they came out of the oven 🌶🥬
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Tried this with both white cabbage and Savoy cabbage and really enjoyed the Savoy better. The flavours travel so well through its crinkles 👌🏼

First batch of madeleines. The rule with madeleine

First batch of madeleines. The rule with madeleines is that you must throw away the first batch. Into your mouth. That’s what I heard... ☕️

First week back and you’ve kept me very busy! Th

First week back and you’ve kept me very busy! Thank you! Still trying to get the right balance somewhere between bus stop division and slow roasting shallots - but we’re getting there 😌
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Remember to order nice and early ⏰
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Menu descriptions:
🍋 Tart - Brussel sprouts shredded and creamed with potatoes, baked in a puff pastry tart base with truffled cheddar. Perfect January warmer 💛
🍋 Pastilla - shoulder of lamb, cooked in some mild spices - namely ground coriander & cumin, and baked in filo pastry & pistachios
🍋 Sweet potato - chopped & roasted until lovely & browned, leaving that natural caramelly flavour. Fresh spring onion finely sliced & mixed in adds the perfect zing 👌🏼
🍋 Cabbage - Savoy cabbage cut into wedges & oven baked, then brushed with fresh harissa 🥬🌶
🍋 Lemon Posset, is just beautiful! Set completely naturally using the reaction between the lemon & the cream. This means that as soon as it hits the mouth, it melts instantly, making it very light after a big meal! Topped with my fresh candied kumquats (see highlights for recipe!) 🍊 Honey Madeleines (I’m always asked for extras of these) served warm if preferred
🍋 Viking Bakehouse Sourdough - because it gets us through the week 🤤 and VB Jam doughnuts are the absolute best on a Friday afternoon!
🍋 So excited about these Gift Boxes (the term gift used loosely here). The three flavours will be garnished accordingly. They look so pretty in the simple white boxes. This is a one off, so not one to miss out on! Did I mention that @thekentishbaker is also Maltese! Meant to be 😍
🍋 @jamfacejams Aji Limon Chilli, using chillies with a natural lemony flavour for a chilli jam that you won’t be able to stop eating 💛
🍋 @weareherecoffee - three different coffee styles - depending on what you use to make your coffee ☕️ Simple and Beautiful. They’ve nailed it! 💗💛💚
🍋 I knew when I first had these bamboo shoots that you’d all love them! Delicious. At £3 a jar, worth a try!
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Link in Bio to Order ✅
Payment by Bank Transfer ✅
Free deliveries within 5 miles ✅
£12.50 minimum order ✅
£5 delivery charge outside of 5 miles, up to 12 miles ✅
Looking forward to cooking this menu ❤️

And that’s why it’s called a mirror glaze ✨

And that’s why it’s called a mirror glaze ✨
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New menu Monday at 8am, orders closing early so keep your eyes peeled 👀
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With an exciting addition (because we all need an extra special treat) for one week only! 🤎🤎🤎
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Announced on stories tomorrow 👌🏼
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#chocolate #mirrorglaze #selfie

I find it so tricky when I get asked for a recipe.

I find it so tricky when I get asked for a recipe. I do so much of what I do by instinct and feel. Were they in the oven for an hour? 40 minutes? 160°C? 170°C? Can’t be sure! 🤷‍♀️
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What I do know is, the oven was at medium heat, and I drizzled them with olive oil, ground coriander and ground cumin. Loads of fresh thyme. And baked them until a knife slid into the centre. Then I flipped them all over, got them back in the oven, and turned it off. How long for? Until I didn’t need a cloth to get them back out.
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And this is why I can’t write a book just yet 😂😂
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Absolutely divine though!! The stem is the best part! 👌🏼
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#cauliflowerpower #roastedcauliflower #cauliflower

What a crazy start to 2021! Looking forward to coo

What a crazy start to 2021! Looking forward to cooking for you all again and put some normal into this ridiculous.
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Home schooling is back. Will take as many orders as I physically can whilst ensuring tomorrow’s generation know their times tables... 8am ordering recommended!
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Brief descriptions of the menu:
🧀Thyme Crepes - stuffed with warming, wintery vegetables, and ready to bake with Mayfield Swiss cheese, a Swiss style cheese made in East Sussex 🧅
🧀Pork Tenderloin - rolled in a crust of breadcrumbs & caraway seeds, with creamed leeks, broken up by the bitterness of the chicory 🥬
🧀Sauté potatoes - with parsley, lemon & garlic
🧀Roasted cauliflower - in cumin & corriander with cannellini beans & cavolo nero
🧀Pecan pie mousse brownie - a rich chocolate brownie, with pecan pie filling marbled through it. This is topped with a decadent mousse and a chocolate glaze. In short - loads of chocolate, and some nuts 🥜
🧀Viking Bakehouse Sourdough Loaf - I know a lot of you have missed this over the last couple of weeks, and for that I can only apologise!
🧀 @vikingbakehouse Custard Doughnut - because this and a coffee is life.
🧀Preserved Bamboo Shoots - are currently gracing most of my meals. An absolute delight, with quite a kick!
🧀 @jamfacejams Chilli Jam - the smoky Chipotle and Habanero one. Absolutely perfect for a quick cheese on toast lunch 🤩
🧀 @weareherecoffee Coffee - ground coffee or beans in 80g bags (4 cups) - three different kinds - available in Decaf too! Choose depending on how you make your coffee. Details on the form!
-Link in Bio to order.
-Free delivery 5 miles from CT9
-£5 delivery 6-12 miles
So happy to be back!! Jess x

Back Monday, 8am. - Oh, and so is this pecan pie m

Back Monday, 8am.
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Oh, and so is this pecan pie mousse brownie... 🤎

What a year for JLC!! The year that every single b

What a year for JLC!! The year that every single booking got stripped away from my diary. The year I had to figure out a way to fill that diary back up, doing something I’d never done before!
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I always get credit for doing it all by myself - but that’s hardly true. From help entertaining my boys, to offering to drop off so many deliveries, to peeling spuds, to the acceptance of mountains of foil trays and brown paper bags around the house, to all the lovely messages of encouragement and appreciation. You all know who you are and I’m so very grateful for it all! Truly x
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I am biased, but my customers are really the best I could ask for. So much kindness at this scary time ❤️
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Wishing you all a wonderful New Year, without too much pressure on turning your lives around, just more moments of being thankful for what got us through. Here’s to 2021 🥂
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Jess

The last you’ll be hearing of the Christmas Well

The last you’ll be hearing of the Christmas Wellingtons for a good long while a promise! Just an appreciation post ❤️
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I love them. I love making them. I love eating them. And I love how much you love them 😋
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#getthatwellyinmybelly

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