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The Black Butter Club

About the Substack

Hi, I'm Sam, a chef turned gardener, fermenter & author. I write seasonal essays on flavour, fermentation, gardens, culture & the living world from a small farm in West Wales.

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  • Essays from farm to kitchen & full recipe archive
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About Sam Cooper

Chef, fermenter, gardener, and author. I spend most of my time at the farm or in the kitchen, accompanied by my trusty camera.

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