Category Archives: Travel

A Culinary Tour of Mauritius: Part 2

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

A couple of weeks ago I posted about the start of a Culinary trip around the Island of Mauritius. But that was not the end of it.. yes there is more food pictures. I had to eat for 15 days, … Continue reading →

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A Mauritian Masterclass with Tom Aikens

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

A Mauritian Masterclass with Tom Aikens Tom Aikens was one of the youngest chefs to be awarded two Michelin stars in the UK. Last month he cooked up a tropical storm of his creative modern French cooking for guests to … Continue reading →

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A Supperclub in Mauritius (Shanti Maurice Hotel)

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

Whilst in Mauritius, on a “working holiday” I enjoyed the diversity of street food, homecooking and gourmet side cuisine to the Island. Not many people can have access to all areas but I felt quite fortunate in that I was … Continue reading →

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Bunny Chow, Peanut Cabbage & Sadza (African Recipes)

Posted on January 26, 2013 by

Tender Lamb Curry, Messy Eating, Crunchy Peanut Cabbage & Cornmeal Sadza.. “Bunny chows are popular amongst Indians, as well as other ethnic groups in the Durban area. Bunny chows are commonly filled with curries made using traditional recipes from Durban: … Continue reading →

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Hadrian’s Wall Trek for Action Against Hunger

Posted on June 14, 2012 by

Hadrian’s Wall- Trekking for Charity Action Against Hunger (9-10 June) This seemed the best place to put my account of my recent travels to Hadrian’s Wall, trekking 26 miles of the wall to help raise money for Action Against Hunger … Continue reading →

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Taste Provencal- Part Two continued..

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

The port at Marseille, yachts and boats lined up… We stumbled on this restaurant offering  a lunch deal like many others, 14 euros for a three course meal from a menu with a variety of options..

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Taste Provencal- Part One

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

Aix en Provence, Marseille, Luberon, Frijols, Wine Tasting, Patisserie..FOOD! I hope you had something fun lined up this long weekend, its been a busy week for me, seeing another birthday fly by, plus spending four days in lovely Provence! We … Continue reading →

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Mauritian Must Try Food..

Posted on April 19, 2012 by

Mauritian Must Trys, Dhall Pouri, Gateaux Piment, Cari Poule, Alooda, Rougaille.. So I have not done many posts on Mauritian food, since thats the food I have grown up on, cook with my mum and dish up at our Yummy … Continue reading →

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Israeli Falafel

Posted on April 6, 2012 by

Crispy Chickpea Balls, Coriander, Spices, Tahini, Wrap, Hummus.. As always I’m seeking out new and exciting recipes to try out at home and after receiving my Lonely Planet “The World’s Best Street Food” book last week, well I had an … Continue reading →

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Parisian Patisserie…

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

Oh La La.. Caneles, Mille Feuille, Macarons, Tarte au Citron, Choux.. Oh sweet and beautiful Paris.. I have not been to Paris since I was about 13 years old or even younger..so you can imagine last time it was not … Continue reading →

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