Book request: I think this book may of been set in Sydney. A young woman starts buying amazing sauerkraut from a deli, and wants to learn how to make it. She waits to find out who makes it and follows her home. The younger woman then persists in trying to get the older woman to train her. The older women eventually relents.SpoilersThe older woman has an almost magical recipe book which is the envy of many, and some try to steal it and the recipes. One man is caught stealing the book and she kills him, and hangs him in the basement and feeds him to her enemies. The older woman makes a potion out of honey and mushrooms, and the younger woman doesn’t know why, until one night when they drink it and invoke all the keepers of the book past. The younger girl is accepted into the group, and annually drinks the potion to meet with the other woman.I’m sure some of this may be backward, but it was an excellent book lent to me. Pleas ask any questions, or check facts with me if you can. Many thanks in advance. Kim

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