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A Mauritian Masterclass with Tom Aikens

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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Middle Eastern Cuisine at Honey & Co

A Middle Eastern Jewel in the heart of Warren Street.. This week I ventured with food loving friends Feel Good Foodbook, Mondomulia & Felcity Spector to the popular quaint joint called Honey & Co. Based in the quiet back streets … Continue reading

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Bunny Chow, Peanut Cabbage & Sadza (African Recipes)

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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Happy Christmas Eating & Feasting!

So its been another busy year, 2012! Bring on 2013.. not long to go but between then and now there have been lots of exciting eating, experiences and christmas goings on.. here’s a picturesque post of some of the places … Continue reading

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Mauritian Open Air Festival

Well it was a weekend of carnival and all sorts happening over the city of London, but I decided to shun Notting Hill this year and heading to the Mauritian Open Air Festival held at Down’s Park in Tottenham Hale. … Continue reading

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Rose Harissa Moroccan Lamb & Flatbreads

Spiced fragrant Rose Harissa, tender lamb, fluffy flatbreads, yoghurt.. We love making Moroccan inspired dishes at our home, those fragrant pungent spices, meltingly tender meat, the combination of the sweet and savoury flavours makes authentic food from this region a … Continue reading

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Mauritian Octopus Curry

Delicious Mauritian Octopus Curry, Saffron & Coconut Cream… This dish is inspired by my father’s recipe for octopus curry, I cooked it with him recently and his traditional Mauritian curried octopus is on our menu for our Summer BBQ supper … Continue reading

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Meat Cocktails anyone?

Shaka Zulu, Meat Bar, Cocktails..Salmon, Chorizo, Bacon Who says meat can only be eaten? Serving up a menu of carnivorous cocktails, yes cocktails! Is London’s largest South African restaurant Shaka Zulu in Camden. Having recently launched their new Meat Bar, … Continue reading

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Amazing Thai Massaman Curry

Delicious Thai curry that packs a punch! I made this once for my parents at their house, being so used to cooking indian curries at home I wanted to try something different with them, widen their cooking horizons if you … Continue reading

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Mini Goat’s Cheese & Beetroot Tart Tatin

Creamy goats cheese, sweet beets, caramalised shallots, puff pastry..Mini Tart Tatins! This recipe is perfect for lunch time, a light supper side dish or party canapes. They are easy to make, with a little creativity, they are fun! To be … Continue reading

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