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What The Great British Bake Off can teach us about localisation
Regional variations of The Great British Bake Off have been created around the world. How have they been localised, and why?

Hannah Lawrence
Nov 3, 20214 min read
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My first year of freelancing – top 10 achievements and top 10 goals
Reflections on my first year as a full-time freelance French to English translator and English copywriter. My top 10 achievements and goals

Hannah Lawrence
Nov 9, 20202 min read
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#ThatTranslatorCanCook week 52: Strawberry Charlotte
For the final week, I made Strawberry Charlotte. In the post I discuss when and why it was necessary to use adaptation or transcreation.

Hannah Lawrence
Aug 15, 20205 min read
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#ThatTranslatorCanCook week 51: Tahitian poisson cru
This week I made a beautifully fresh fish and coconut milk dish from Tahiti. In the post, I talk tuna varieties, and unusual turns of phrase

Hannah Lawrence
Aug 10, 20203 min read
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#ThatTranslatorCanCook week 50: Croque Madame
Croque madame, a grilled cheese with mustard, ham, bechamel. I talk regionalisms, Anglicisms, and the effect on the translated text.
Hannah Lawrence
Aug 2, 20204 min read
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#ThatTranslatorCanCook week 49: Sourdough baguette
This week I made the iconic baguette. Crusty. Chewy. Unbeatable. I discuss how I dealt with translating a specific kneading technique.
Hannah Lawrence
Jul 26, 20203 min read
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#ThatTranslatorCanCook week 48: Corsican cannelloni stuffed with brocciu cheese and chard
This week's recipe is Corsican cannelloni stuffed with brocciu cheese and chard. I discuss translating regional specialties & Italian terms.
Hannah Lawrence
Jul 19, 20203 min read
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#ThatTranslatorCanCook week 47: classic French omelette
This week’s recipe is the classic French omelette. I discuss the importance of appealing and accurate terms in culinary translation.
Hannah Lawrence
Jul 13, 20202 min read
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#ThatTranslatorCanCook week 46: creamy beetroot verrines
Creamy beetroot verrines. But what is a 'verrine', and should we translate it? I also discuss different title options.
Hannah Lawrence
Jul 5, 20202 min read
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#ThatTranslatorCanCook week 45: galettes nantaises
Almond shortbread biscuits from a guest baker. In the post, I discuss interpreting handwriting, abbreviations, and internet-speak.
Hannah Lawrence
Jun 28, 20203 min read
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#ThatTranslatorCanCook week 44: French 75
This week's recipe is the French 75 cocktail, made with gin and champagne. I discuss order within recipes, and the impact of changing it.
Hannah Lawrence
Jun 20, 20203 min read
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#ThatTranslatorCanCook week 43: Ti Punch
This week I made Ti Punch, a rum-based cocktail from the French West Indies. I discuss cocktail-specific terms and 'rhum agricole'
Hannah Lawrence
Jun 13, 20203 min read
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#ThatTranslatorCanCook week 42: Rum baba
This week I made the retro rum baba, a yeasted cake liberally doused with a rum syrup. II talk about French words with lovely imagery.
Hannah Lawrence
Jun 6, 20203 min read
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#ThatTranslatorCanCook week 41: Sausage Rougail
This dish hails from Réunion, in the Indian Ocean. I discuss the meaning of rougail, Creole, and Creole sausages.
Hannah Lawrence
May 29, 20203 min read
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#ThatTranslatorCanCook week 40: Millefeuille
I made the classic French pastry the millefeuille this week. In this blog post, I discuss how to translate 'a bit' of sugar.
Hannah Lawrence
May 23, 20203 min read
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#ThatTranslatorCanCook week 39: Hollandaise sauce
Hollandaise - one France's five 'mother sauces'. I talk whisk types and how to translate 'tourner'.
Hannah Lawrence
May 17, 20202 min read
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#ThatTranslatorCanCook week 38: Pissaladière
This week's recipe comes from Nice, featuring sweet onions, anchovies, and olives. I talk measures, mistakes, and 'garnitures'.
Hannah Lawrence
May 9, 20203 min read
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#ThatTranslatorCanCook week 37: Far Breton
On the menu: a delicious custard-based dessert. In the post I discuss the etymology of 'far', 'prune', and share some plum expressions.
Hannah Lawrence
Apr 30, 20203 min read
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#ThatTranslatorCanCook week 36: French Easter Pie
Tourte Pascale, or French Easter Pie made with spinach, ricotta, eggs, and parmesan. I discuss what chopping 'grossièrement' means and more
Hannah Lawrence
Apr 25, 20203 min read
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#ThatTranslatorCanCook week 35: Spicy Catalan meatballs with beans
Served alongside this hearty dish, a side of history, discussion about false friends, and bean varieties.
Hannah Lawrence
Apr 18, 20205 min read
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