Yeah I finally tried that recipe you sent me last week. It came out pretty good actually. I was a bit skeptical about the timing but everything worked out. The kids loved it which is always a win. Let me know if you want me to send you the modifications I made. I think it would work well for your dinner party next month.

I also wanted to ask about the spice blend you mentioned. I couldn't find it at the regular store so I ended up mixing my own. It seemed to work fine but I'm curious if there's a specific brand you recommend. Also I noticed the cooking time was a bit shorter than what you said so maybe I had the heat up higher than usual. Let me know what you think.

The dessert I made afterwards was a different story though. I think I overbaked it a little and it came out drier than expected. Still tasted fine but the texture was off. I'll try again next weekend and see if I can get it right. Let me know if you've had that issue before.

I finished that book you lent me last month. It took me a while to get into it honestly but by the third chapter I was completely hooked. The character development was really well done especially the main protagonist. I can see why you recommended it.

I'm planning to start the sequel this weekend if I can find some free time. Work has been pretty busy lately so it might take me a bit longer. But I'm looking forward to seeing where the story goes. Thanks again for lending it to me.

Let me know if you have any other recommendations in the same genre. I really enjoyed the writing style and the pacing. It felt different from other books I've read recently in a good way. Actually I was thinking about picking up something lighter next time maybe a comedy or a travel memoir. Something that doesn't require too much brain power you know. If you have any suggestions let me know.