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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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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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Spiced Cashews & Stuffed Mince Aubergines

Posted on November 28, 2012 by

Spicy Cashews, Satisfying Mince Aubergines, Crappy Weather, Happy Food So its mid-week and it’s pouring outside, seriously the weather is rather depressing. It makes me want to be lying on a beach somewhere, sipping a cocktail, soaking up the sun, … Continue reading →

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Ricotta Fritters & Papaya Compote

Posted on October 29, 2012 by

Puffs of Ricotta Doughnuts, crispy, fried, dipped in an exotic fruity papaya compote… I made this recipe a couple of week’s ago from Food and Travel Magazine, figuring its similar to some Mauritian desserts/starters because they like to fry their … Continue reading →

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Grilled Mackerel with Mauritian Rasson Soup

Posted on September 10, 2012 by

Fresh Mackerel, Spiced Curried Rasson Soup, Mauritian influence.. As we came to the end of National Fishing Week in the UK , it’s only right to celebrate and support the delectable creatures from the sea. It has been a month … Continue reading →

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Tuscan Polenta Fagioli

Posted on July 30, 2012 by

Tuscany, Porridge-like polenta, beans, smokey chorizo, warming and hearty! I do like to experiment in my kitchen, guaranteed every week I will try something I have not before, mixing up flavour combinations and textures from various recipes originating from all … Continue reading →

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Gateaux Bringele (Aubergine Cakes) & Coriander Satini

Posted on July 10, 2012 by

Mauritian Gateaux Bringele (Aubergine Cakes), Coriander Satini, Spicy, Fresh.. Amazing! So this is a very popular recipe in my household and one I learnt off Mama Choo (my mother) who grew up in Mauritius and well had a big hand … Continue reading →

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Mauritian Octopus Curry

Posted on July 1, 2012 by

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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Goat’s Cheese & Roasted Tomato Pappardelle

Posted on June 20, 2012 by

It’s a lovely Summer’s Day and we are heading into the evening, this recipe is a great dish for days like these. Simple, hit’s the spot and leaves you nicely fulfilled. I love using  Goat’s cheese when I can it … Continue reading →

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Amazing Thai Massaman Curry

Posted on June 5, 2012 by

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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