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May 20Liked by Elizabeth

Dried hibiscus flowers are available in many Mexican grocers! Ask for jamaica (pronounced ha-mai-ka). From there, it's an easy step to tea or syrup; just boil with water and sugar and reduce down for the latter. I love a jamaica agua fresca. If no grocers are around, then Amazon has them in abundance.

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I was coming to say the same thing. Or if you have the Natural Grocers chain where you are, I find it in the bulk section.

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Thanks!

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Thank you!!!

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Kamogawa Food Detectives sounds just right for me right now - always love your recs!

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Hope you love it!

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Though I feel like I need a friend to hold my hand while reading it, I've added Burn Book to my TBR list. Thanks for the recommendation -- and all of your suggestions!

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God speed! Let me know what you think.

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May 21Liked by Elizabeth

I have found dried hibiscus at my local international grocery, labelled as "sorrel."

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Thank you!

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May 21Liked by Elizabeth

I've started a sub-list on my TBR called 'Recommended by Elizabeth'. It's quite long already. Thank you.

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This made my day

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The Kamogawa Food Detectives is so great, I love that book! I can’t wait to re-read it.

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The sequel arrives soon!

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Ooh, I haven't heard of Burn Book and it sounds so good and up my alley. Thanks for highlighting it!

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She's my hero.

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Complicit is waiting for me at my brand new library. I’m very excited about this. đŸ’¥

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The Kamogawa Food Detectives seems interesting. and how cute is that cover.

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Adorable right?!

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