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Saturday, December 31, 2016
Busy day and since I'm cooking for one, today's meal cooked using ELB. Steamed Golden Pomfret recipe as below. Lined the base with sliced ginger, garlic, green onions, Coriander leaf roots, mushroom, tomatoes. Season fish with a lil salt. Pour the grave which consist of a dash of chicken stock, oyster sauce, water, sugar, lime juice a some water. Add sesame oil n light soy sauce or fish sauce if you can take that. Cook in your ELB for 15 mins or so #lizaohlala #elb #electriclunchbox #lizzyspantry #lizzyspantryrecipe #lizzyspantryelb #steamfish #goldenpomfret #fish #blog #twitter
One week marketing. I shopped like want to feed army today. Cannot help it la all I want and of all day, today I went marketing alone. I bought 3 Red Snapper + 2 Siakap from our number 1 fishmonger here. Cost me $29 for both. A bit pricey compared to the rest but we like him. I bought 1kg Ikan Terubuk = $14 from this Malay couple featured in Berita Harian I bought 3 ikan sembilang + Sotong from another younger Malay couple. Cost me $11 or $12 in total. I bought Big size Ikan Debam or Rabbit Fish from another preferred fishmonger $4. I bought one only because I think my Mr and FIL didnt eat that fish I bought Ikan pari or Stingray + Tenggiri fish egg $2. Total around $7. Too heavy until I skip buying veg all that.. #lizzyspantry #lizaohlala #fish #marketing #wetmarket #torishad #shad #catfish #redsnapper #seabass #fishroe #parrotfish #pasar #ikansembilang #ikanmerah #siakap #becok #ikanbecok #terubuk #blog #twitter
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Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Day 3 using Pearlista shampoo n conditioner. Hair texture improved. I bought the Argan Oil too but have not started using it. Pardon the photobomb and my hidung kembang. Today colourpop lippy colour is, Opps I forgot. I'll update again later. #needtotouchupmyroots #lizaohlala #blog #twitter #pearlista #pearlistasg #pearlistashampoo #colourpop
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Monday, December 26, 2016
Late night snack of Cheese Platter. No pretty plates, no pretty arrangement cos It was late and I just finished cooking tomorrow's lunch so don't feel like doing another round of dishes.. 😅 Cheese - Camembert, Parmesan and Cheddar all Aussie Cheese. For the cracker - Cheese cracker and Table water cracker #nightsnack #lizaohlala #lizzyspantry #cheese #camerbert #cheddar #parmesan #australiancheese #blog #twitter #honeytomato #sweetbasil #cracker #cheesecracker #tablewater #cheeseplatter
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Loving this Colourpop lippy. #lizaohlala #blog #twitter #colourpop
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Saturday, December 24, 2016
Sunday, December 18, 2016
Seoul Garden Lamb chop Look at that fat Let's get Fat together! 😹 #lizaohlala #lambchop #seoulgarden #koreanbbq #blog #twitter #mashitta
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Saturday, December 17, 2016
Thursday, December 15, 2016
First time trying Prata Coin Not bad at all. #pratacoin #prata #lizaohlala #blog #twitter #indianfood #indianpancake
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Sunday, December 11, 2016
Pide for Sunday Brunch This is not in my weekend long list of project but it just happened lol. I prepared the dough last week and totally forgot about it. By the time I remember today, the dough has a nice sourish smell which should yield nice taste. For today's Pide, I spread a layer of finely chopped tomatoes, capsicum, onions, garlic. Followed by mince meat that I marinated and pan fried with spices. Baked and once out, break an egg, brush the sides with ghee and top with coriander. I baked it on baking stone today. So happy with the overall result. The Pide browned evenly at the bottom and has a nice crisp yet soft. #pide #lizaohlala #lizzyspantry #blog #twitter #mincedmeat #turkishpizza #meat #egg #ghee #coriander
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Saturday, December 10, 2016
Hainanese Chicken Rice. Weekend Project at work. We tried using Woh Hup chicken rice paste and Steamboat pot. Team bonding, team engagement. All chip in from cooking of the rice to the servings and cleaning up. We cooked the chicken in the pot, remove chicken, add the rice to the reserved stock. We used store bought chicken rice chilli sauce. For the black sauce, I mixed some oyster sauce with chicken stock. sesame oil and light soy sauce. Too bad I cannot eat or taste due to the sesame oil. But based on feedback next time use more paste, more chicken, add more oil to the rice, add more coriander leaves and cook rice with the roots. Someone suggested add a bit sugar to the rice. Maybe I add a bit sugar to the sauce instead. Nevertheless I think It's a success cos we finished 1 big pot of rice and half chicken. #workingatstarhub #chickenrice #hainanesechickenrice #lizaohlala #lizzyspantry #blog #twitter #chicken
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Thursday, December 8, 2016
Sugarless Kopitiam Bread. Chef Alex Goh Overnight Sponge Dough + Overnight Cooked Dough. This was after I trimmed the crust. I don't have the correct size bread loaf pan so the bread was kinda out of shape hehehe. After trying many recipes, I have this current preference for overnight dough. I find this method yield better texture and taste and remains soft longer without the use of additional chemicals. No doubt I cannot use this method if I have sudden cravings for rolls but with planning, It is doable. This recipe is not the Kopitiam White Bread recipe Im looking for but I still like the taste. It goes very well freshly toasted and spread with nyonya kaya and salted butter. I sure hope FIL like it cos he finished half loaf. Ps : If you have the recipe for the white kopitiam bread, teach me please :-) #throwback #lizzyspantry #lizaohlala #sugarlessbread #kopitiambread #chefalexgohmagicbread #blog #twitter #bread
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Saturday, November 26, 2016
Fresh Fettuccine Aglio Olio with Mushroom. A bit upsetting actually. I made fresh pasta earlier because I wanted to eat pasta in creamy mushroom sauce. Much to my annoyance, the 3/4 full box of cream was missing from the fridge and I only realised that when I have already started sautéing the garlic and mushroom in olive oil. So Aglio is is then. In tune to tekak melayu, added cili padi too. Finish it off with Parmesan. Light and fast.. Yum But but but I'm still thinking of creamy mushroom sauce hahah Fortunately I made a few servings of pasta for keeping. Must remember add cooking cream to my shopping list. #freshpasta #lizaohlala #lizzyspantry #blog #twitter #freshfettuccine #fettuccine #fettuccineaglioolio #mushroom #aglioolio
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Thursday, November 24, 2016
Breaded Mushroom. Earlier, while waiting for dough to rise, I fried some mushrooms. Just a simple runny batter of a part flour + a part water and egg. I added black pepper, chopped green onions and birds eye chilli. Dip mushroom in batter, let it drip, cover with Panko breadcrumbs and deep fry. Easy peasy right! #lizaohlala #lizzyspantry #blog #twitter #breadedmushrooms #friedmushroom #mushroom #whitebuttonmushroom
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Sunday, November 20, 2016
Rolls rolls and rolls. All ugly and not pic worthy hur hur hur.. That's Kaya Rolls, Cinnamon Rolls with Streusel Topping, Sugar Rolls, Sausage n Cheese Rolls and Chocolate Rolls. Today I did not use the usual sweet dough recipe I'm used to. Today I tried gelatinised dough method which is basically scalding a portion of flour with boiling water, mix until it become rough dough and rest 12hrs. After that, prepare the rest of the dough, yeast all that as usual bread and mix with rested dough. Proof and shape. I read that the end result will be very soft bread. Will update after I try a piece. #lizaohlala #lizzyspantry #blog #twitter #breadnoob #noob #rolls #cinnamonrolls #streuseltoppings #sugarrolls #kaya #chocolate
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This book my dear friends is a keeper. Mr told me about this book by Christopher Tan. So since it's rare for Mr to recommend cooking book to me, I logged online and placed reservation for this. No regrets... A gem. Reading just the first few pages is enough to engage me. It is filled with great unique recipes which are easy to follow, useful need to know pointers and detailed instructions. Even if one don't bake, reading snippets of his travels and life stories is enough to make one smile. There are many awesome cookbook out there. Some are just purely for browsing and some are worth investing... and now I want a copy of this 😅 Mr buy for me??? #lizaohlala #lizzyspantry #cookbook #nerdbaker #christophertan #blog #twitter
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Yuzu Buttercake - Chef Zan recipe This recipe is simple and fuss free, perfect for quick bake session or late night bake without waking up my downstairs neighbour 😅 The recipe did not call for Yuzu Concentrate but I have a jar of Yuzu so I added 1 teaspoon to the batter as well. The end result is a moist dense and rich buttercake with a hint of Yuzu. Even with the addition of Yuzu, concentrate, I still find the Yuzu mild. Next time, I'll try add 2 teaspoon concentrate for a stronger taste. Psstt : If you have tried Sicilian Orange Butter cake then you'll love this. The recipe ratio is also somewhat similar.. Just need to replace the liquid to Yuzu and Milk. #yuzubuttercake #yuzu #lizaohlala #lizzyspantry #blog #twitter #buttercake #lizzyspantrylatenightbake #latenightbake
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Saturday, November 19, 2016
Assam pedas night. Overloaded with veg version. I added curry leaves too today because Mr was pruning the plant earlier. Just had to share this because colours makes me HAPPY Just about all the ingredients. What's missing from this picture, Belacan (shrimp paste), grounded black pepper and fish. Over the years I experimented with extra ingredients such as lemongrass, bunga kantan, fennel seeds etc aka Melaka version but I this scale down simple ingredients version is how my mom cook and taught me and this will always be the one I love. #lizaohlala #lizzyspantry #blog #twitter #assampedas #spicy #okra #brinjal #vegetables #driedchillies #cabbage #laksaleaves #daunkesum #daunkari #curryleaves #ilovecolours
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Monday, November 14, 2016
Mini Spring Roll filled with scramble eggs with onions, spring onions and bird's eye chili. Because my freezer totally out of emergency meal. Need to stock up. Simple ingredients, fast to prepare and perfect finger food for lazy nights. 5 eggs + 1 big onions + 2 bird eye chili + some spring onions makes about 20 mini spring rolls. Yummy. I'm so tempted to fry everything just now. #springroll #eggroll #lizaohlala #lizzyspantry #blog #twitter #shotwithiphone6splus #egg #scrambledeggs #birdseyechilli #lizzyspantryrecipe
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Sunday, November 13, 2016
Epok-Epok Sardin for afternoon tea There was a recent discussion about Epok Epok Sardin on a particular facebook group and all that postings is making me craving for one. So this is my weekend project this week. I am quite particular with epok2. What I like is epok2 with thin crispy skin unlike OCK and with skin that still taste ok a few hours after oil bath. I tried a few recipes. Some recipes call for margarine, some using ghee. Some just oil. Among the recipes I tried. This recipe work best for me. Even though I still need alot practice because It is still not perfect, I'm still happy with this. #epokepok #karipapsardin #lizaohlala #lizzyspantry #epok2sardin #epok2 #asianempanadas #sardines #blog #twitter
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Saturday, November 5, 2016
Fresh Fettuccine with Swedish Meatball and Sour Cream Sauce Experimenting with Fresh Pasta. I'm a happy girl. Totally worth all the kneading and rolling. I made enough for one servings. 1 egg yolk, pinch of salt pepper and olive oil with 1 cup of flour. Knead, rest and roll. I watched many videos online before attempting this. I learned that If I want al dante pasta then I should not cook it more than 90secs. So happy with the outcome. For the meatball, I am out of breadcrumbs so I blitz 2cream crackers for the breadcrumbs. For the sauce, in my freezer I only have left over chicken stock so I used that instead. I'm also out of cream so I used Sour cream instead. Still yummy. My only regret was too little sauce but it's ok because I made enough meatballs and it's now nested safely in the freezer so I can whip another batch when I feel like. #lizzyspantry #lizzyspantryexperiment #lizaohlala #blog #freshpasta #freshfettucine #sourcreamsauce #meatball #swedishmeatballs #twitter
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Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Because one deserve this after one long day at work.. #mccafe #lizaohlala #blog #twitter
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Thursday, October 27, 2016
Happy Deepavali to all my Hindu friends #happydeepavali2016 #deepavali2016 #lizaohlala #deepavali #blog #twitter #workingatatstarhub
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Sunday, October 23, 2016
Dinner is Terubuk Bakar With condiments and Egg Drop and Ketola Soup I blended garlic with oil. Marinate the fish, wrapped in foil and place in chiller. Oven baked at 200 Deg C for 30 to 40 mins covered. Uncovered and bake another 10 to 20 mins at 220 Deg C. Bases on my personal experience, anything longer for 2nd part will result in not so juicy fish. #shotwithiphone6splus #lizaohlala #lizzyspantry #blog #twitter #terubuk #tolishad #shadfish #fish #bakedfish #ovenbakedfish #wingedbean #lime
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Pleasant surprise when I cleaned the Terubuk. So happy because I love Terubuk Roe so I called Mr to show him. His first reaction.. "Oh tu ikan perempuan eh" 2nd reaction.. "No wonder the fish going into extinction.. All you people don't even give a chance for the babies to be alive" 😅 #lizaohlala #lizzyspantry #blog #twitter #terubuk #fishroe #tolishad #shad #tolishadroe #roe #shadroe #shotwithiphone6splus When I poin
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Saturday, October 22, 2016
Friday, October 21, 2016
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Stingray Sambal Late last night cooking. Wanted to cook steamed fish because I saw lil sis cooked it but I wanted to use up the Stingray and banana leaves bought last weekend from Marsiling wet market. I like mine with lots of coriander leaves :-) Enough leftovers for today's packed lunch and for FIL lunch. #lizaohlala #lizzyspantry #blog #twitter #stingray #fish #bbq #sambalstingray #sambal #bananaleaves #coriander #asianstyle #lime #spicy #bbqfish
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Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Wet morning #kopikong #kuehdadar #lizaohlala #blog #twitter #shotwithiphone6splus #caffeinefix #coffeeinacan #kopitiam #asianstyle
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I think in one glance, you kinda can see that we are related ahhaha #cousins #cucuhjhussin #lizaohlala #kenduriambeng #blog #twitter
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Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Cucu-cucu jambu Haji Hussin 😜 #lizaohlala #shotwithiphone6splus #blog #twitter #orangbugis #orangjawa
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Bukan main lagi ni boss kecik #likeaboss #lizaohlala #blog #twitter #hani #shotwithiphone6splus #miniboss
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Sunday, October 16, 2016
Tau Huay. Throughout 18 years of marriage. This was my 2nd time making Tau Huey. I followed late MIL recipe with good result previously but as you can see the paper is torn beyond repair. I can only roughly guess the steps through the somewhat hazy memories and through online resources. The only changes I did back then was to switch Gypsum to GDL (Lactone) because Gypsum is not good for health in big quantity but the truth is I cannot find it anywhere near Woodlands. You can get GDL from anybake shop and the Gypsum from singseh. Follow the recipe via my Facebook link on my profile. #lizaohlala #blog #twitter #lizzyspantry #tauhuey #tofufa #gdl #soybeans #soy #soycustard #shotwithiphone6splus
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Thank you all for the kind thoughts
Thank you all for the kind thoughts, wishes, messages and prayers for our late nenek.
We are sorry that we were unable to reply to each individual message and personally thank each of you who took the trouble to come down despite your busy schedule to offer prayers and contributions.
Your presence means a lot to all of us.
Looking back on the past wonderful memories with nenek, the one on repeat mode revolves mostly around food especially during the time period where we stayed with nenek at tampines block 266.
We don't have that much money then but we always had enough to eat because nenek was resourceful and fed us well with love.
I remembered her nasi lemak, which was unlike the one's sold in shops. If I'm not mistaken, her sambal was a watery kind. I neither like nor dislike it but If I am to try in recreating the taste, I don't think I can do it as well as hers.
I remembered learning on how to pull the dough for prata by stretching it on the back of big round serving (enamelled) tray, (just like Mr late grandpa used to do to) but I had forgotten what were added in as ingredients to the dough. Melted ghee, warm water and salt? Maybe. Must ask my mom or father in law (who used to work with Mr late grandpa selling prata that his family still raves about when reminiscing).
I remember the times she sat snipping bags of dried chillies while watching news or whatever P Ramlee or Hindustan or video Omputeh atuk fancies at that particular time, on repeat mode. Because we were staying with the grandparents, we received regular visitors and nenek usually cooked invbig pots and we can use up 2 big red plastic bag of dried chillies real fast because asam pedas and sambal tumis was always on the menu.
I remember how early she woke up every morning to also cook 'bekal' for working adults in the family. The most common bekal will be ayam masak kicap. Her ayam kicap for bekal will always be chicken wings and she does not pre-fried the wings. I remember the gravy was watery with tinge of vinegar and not the typical dark gravy. Not the way I would cook now but something which I enjoyed eating back then because it taste so simple and comforting at the same time.
I remember there was always something daily on the dining table for afternoon tea. Interesting traditional kuehs the teenager food snob me back then don't care much but the now me turned to Google and Youtube for recipes.
I remember jemput2 ikan bilis basah. 'White Bait Fritters'.
Here's an elaborate recipe by Hedy Khoo. http://www.soshiok.com/recipe/white-bait-fritters
Nenek recipe on the other hand was a simple no frill batter. Into the big basin of batter she would add thinly sliced tumeric leaves, tumeric powder and If I'm not mistaken, some blended dried chillies instead of sliced chillies. The sliced tumeric leaves gives a really nice bite to it. I remember I don't really like white bait because I remember biting on lots of baby bones so I always pick them out. Maybe If the fritters was abit tad crispy, I would love it.
Sometimes she replaced the white bait with udang geragau (Dried Baby Shrimp). I loved this version better but sadly I can no longer eat prawns now.
I remember Lempeng Kelapa. Have you tried that before? It is actually a traditional pancake made with flour and grated coconut. You can have it as it is or dipped in left over sambal from breakfast. The last time I had that was when we were still staying with granny. Wow that must have been close to 30 years ago. I don't think we will be trying to make this. I doubt Mr like the idea of grated coconut pancake 😅. Here's Lempeng Kelapa recipe you can refer to http://www.tiffinbiru.com/2015/12/sarapan-lempeng-kelapa-pagi-ni.html
I remember Roti Jeneket which taste very much like Butterfly Bun without the sesame toppings. Her's was a simple recipe without use of yeast. Her's doesn't stay crispy when cold so we always grab when it's still hot. I have been wanting to make Roti Jeneket for the longest time. I studied so many recipes online and bookmarked some from popular food bloggers. I really should zoom in to one recipe and try. Here's one of the recipe I bookmarked http://rozzan.blogspot.sg/2008/01/jeneketjanekek.html
Of all the food memories, the one I missed the most is Murtabak Udang Kering dan Lada hitam. (Dried Shrimp and Black Pepper Murtabak). You prepare this as per usual murtabak but instead of minced meat you add blended dried shrimps and black pepper to the egg and onions mixture. Mak still made this many years back but since now I'm allergic to shrimp, this shall be one food I will forever yearned for but whose craving will never be satisfied alas.
What was supposed to be a note thanking each one of you for your thoughts and kindness has now turned into a post reminiscing about the past and food (Mr also complaining suddenly how come sunday brunch is not prepared yet after editting this post)
Such fond priceless memories indeed.
May nenek soul rest in peace and may all her good deeds be remembered and may she be granted Jannah. Insyallah.
Alfatiha to nenek Mariah Binte Ibrahim.
Here's one of the nice photo with arwah nenek and atok taken 18 years ago. She will definitely be missed.
Friday, October 7, 2016
Angus Ribeye by Tash Tish Tosh Have you been here yet? Bila lagi? #lizaohlala #blog #twitter #tashtishtosh #ttt #steak #angusbeef #angus
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Monday, October 3, 2016
Live life with a little spice I'm sharing this again because I love my spice container. I got this container from Daiso years back. I love how I can see at a glance what I'm out. I'm currently out of coriander seeds. I have another separate container for bay leaves. #spices #lizaohlala #lizzyspantry #blog #twitter #shotwithiphone6splus #cumin #fennel #cinnamon #fenugreek #asafoetidapowder #cloves #staranise #cardamon #blackmustardseeds
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Live life with a little spice I'm sharing this again because I love my spice container. I'm out of coriander seeds. I store bay leaf separately. I got this container from Daiso years back. #spices #lizaohlala #lizzyspantry #blog #twitter #shotwithiphone6splus #cumin #fennel #cinnamon #fenugreek #asafoetidapowder #cloves #staranise #cardamon #blackmustardseeds
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Sunday, October 2, 2016
Talam Berlauk Without prawns and dried shrimps😢 but I compensate it with overflow of toppings 😂😂 #steamedricecake #talamberlauk #mincedbeef #lizzyspantry #lizaohlala #blog #twitter #talam #shotwithiphone6splus #redchillies #slicedomelette #friedshallot #greenonion
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Saturday, October 1, 2016
Wish to sell. Brand new. Still in original packaging. Unopened except at store during check up to purchase. love this bag alot but I am careless and this is expensive for my daily use. http://ift.tt/2dDKg5I Asking price : Retail SG price is $823 before tax So please be reasonable with your offer price. DESCRIPTION An iconic Coach design beloved for its simple functionality is reimagined in burnished glovetanned leather with contrast edge painting for a playful pop of color. Inside you’ll find a luxurious leather lining, along with a special Storypatch noting it is part of the limited edition 1941 Collection. DETAILS Burnished glovetanned leather Inside zip and multifunction pockets Flap closure, leather lining Five-hole adjustable strap doubles up for three ways to wear: short or long on the shoulder or crossbody style 23cm (L) x 20cm (H) x 8 COLOR：BP/Heather Grey #lizaohlala #blog #twitter #coachsg #wts #coachsaddlebag #saddlebag #glovedtannedleather #leather
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