DIMA SHARIF

Shrimp Beignets The Creole Way

2013-05-20T18:48:00.000+04:00

Shrimp Beignets Beignets are one of the most popular starters in Creole cuisine. Brought to Mauritius by the French, beignets made their way into the creole cuisine and became a staple starter that...

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Calamari & Shrimp Vindaye - Mauritius Specialty Mustard Curry

2013-05-16T14:18:00.000+04:00

Chefs Jerry & Denis In my latest trip to Mauritius I met some amazing chefs and even had the pleasure to cook some fabulous meals with a few of them. Two chefs I repeatedly cooked with are chef...

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Rhum Arrangé - Infused Rum As done in Mauritius

2013-05-13T13:40:00.000+04:00

Rhum Arrange - Just like with everything starts with good ingredientsOpt for good quality rum, and fresh good quality ingredients "As spirits, extracted from molasses, could not well be ranked under...

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Mini Cinnamon Glazed Vanilla Tea Loaves - Great surprises sometimes come in small and simple packages

2013-05-08T11:08:00.002+04:00

19th Century Tea Tins - Bois Cheri Tea Plantation Museum, Mauritius Did you know that tea is the most consumed drink worldwide (after water of course)? As it turns out, it is! Come to think of it...

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Ananas Au Rhum - Sauteed Pineapples. Some things are just too good to be missed

2013-05-06T14:18:00.005+04:00

Ananas Flambee - Flambeed Pineapples Nature is the best creator, and true goodness is always in simplicity. From the exotic lands of the equator grow such succulent produce as pineapple,...

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The first Giveaway & Breadfruit Gratin- Totally new to me but the most delicious gratin I have ever had!

2013-05-01T10:11:00.001+04:00

Breadfruit is a delicious fruit that grows everywhere in Mauritius! It grows in the gardens and, if not, is found at every market.In other places where it is not easily found, it is most likely to be...

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Giveaways From Mauritius!

2013-04-30T14:07:00.000+04:00

Sugar Cane cultivation has forever defined Mauritius and its people. Sugar cane arts are a huge part of Mauritius's historical and current arts. I have just been on the most amazing Culinary...

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Culinary Destination - Istanbul

2013-03-30T20:31:00.000+04:00

Press to learn more about Spice Bazaar "What started off as a Culinary Destination - a search for the perfect bite, the perfect eating experience - and a specific research objective, turned out to...

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Perfection & Motherhood - Grapefruit & Feta Cheese Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette

2013-03-21T10:51:00.002+04:00

This is the presentation when a bit of molecular science is involved in making saladPerfection is in the eye of the beholder When it comes to food, the most satisfying eating experience is one that...

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DIY - A Super Cute Baby Announcement

2013-02-21T10:45:00.000+04:00

Just to set the record straight, No I am not expecting! But a couple of my close friends are. And all these ultra cute chats we've been having about tiny feet and little baby hands reminded me of a...

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The Perfect Kid's Birthday Party

2013-02-14T13:27:00.001+04:00

bring that Magical Moment to your child's birthday A little bit of imagination goes a long way! Kids love imaginary things, give them that and they will be happy Kids' Birthdays are some...

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Not A Professional Cake Decorator? Cake Decorating Cheats To Make A decorator Out Of Anyone

2013-02-09T13:20:00.000+04:00

Army Themed Kids Party Cake Top View So you can bake delicious cakes, you can also make delectable frostings, maybe pipe a message on that cake, and even throw the odd fondant cutout... so you can...

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From Scratch - Making Crispy Treats for Cake Decorating

2013-02-03T01:04:00.001+04:00

& A Cute Little Pirate Cake Small ideas go a long way! I was decorating my daughter's cake yesterday, and thought to cut corners - time wise - so instead of making gumpaste, or...

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From Scratch - Ravioli (Filled with Fresh Ricotta & Spinach) in Tomato-Cream Sauce

2013-01-27T09:11:00.007+04:00

A wonderfully comforting dish after a long day! Nothing like the early morning hours for a little peace and quiet to write a post about this mouthwatering and wonderfully comforting dish of Fresh...

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From Scratch - The Basic Fresh Egg Pasta

2013-01-15T11:40:00.003+04:00

Making Fresh Pasta is one of the most pleasurable and rewarding kitchen activities When we love our food and are delighted about what we are preparing, only then will our food excite us. Only then...

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Italian Cheese - Made In The UAE

2013-01-11T13:56:00.001+04:00

Fresh Local Produce - Italian Cheese There is not enough that can be said about the superior quality of fresh produce. Coming from a family that owns citrus farms, I grew up surrounded with fresh...

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Back to Routine: Fresh Local Produce - Breaded Tiger Shrimps with Spicy Tomato Sauce

2013-01-06T12:50:00.000+04:00

Serves 4-6 appetiser portions An exquisite Appetiser for a seafood menu and an excellent nibble with drinks Have you been resting over the holidays? Is there anything better than some time off?...

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Happy New Year! Welcome 2013!

2012-12-30T13:16:00.000+04:00

2012 has taught me: We must always 'Look Back' for future lessons, 'Look Forward' for a drive and 'Live Now' for happiness. Somewhere in between all of this, our personal growth takes place. My New...

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Chocolate Mousse Macaron Cake, A glamorous Dessert for Hosts with The Most

2012-12-23T10:09:00.000+04:00

Macarons have that signature texture of solid outside, chewy inside, which makes them such a pleasure to eat. Chocolate Mousse on the other hand, has that creamy, airy, melt in your mouth texture...

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Châteaubriand - My Absolute Favourite Menu Option For Home Entertaining

2012-12-19T22:43:00.001+04:00

Serves All Palates When done right, Chateaubriand is amongt the most flavoursome and tender meat cuts Ever! There is something very charming about Châteaubriand I love serving this dish when...

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The Classic Victorian Recipe for Roast Goose & A Quick Class On Goose (Prepping, Cooking and Pairing)

2012-12-16T14:00:00.001+04:00

Have you just served Roast Turkey on Thanksgiving? Have you been serving turkey every Christmas, every Thanksgiving and on any special occasion? Did you brine the turkey instead of simply roast it?...

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After Eight Chocolate Domes - Along with a few very useful baking Lingo & Techniques

2012-12-14T11:48:00.000+04:00

While it is way more simple to fill a Candy Jar with Mint Candy and serve them after dinner, it is way more impressive and satisfying to serve these mints in the form of a home-made dessert. Kind of...

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The Perfect Gifts for Enthusiastic Cooks

2012-12-12T06:00:00.000+04:00

Serves Cooks & Bakers What to gift? seems to be on everyone's mind in the festive season. In my previous post, I shared with you gift inspirations for all kinds of foodie friends. I have also...

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What to Gift When you have Foodie Friends

2012-12-09T14:57:00.000+04:00

Serves All Just before you hit the malls and in time to plan what's under your tree ;) The world is full of foodies! In fact is anyone not?! We know them, we all have them...

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Soft Meringue Pavlova with Berries & A Meringue Crumble

2012-12-04T18:26:00.001+04:00

A soft Meringue is a pleasure to eat, like chewing on air with a comfortingsoft and slightly gummy texture, you will want to go on for ever! It is December! And while almost everywhere in the...

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