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On average, the Germans are outstanding bakers – they always have been. Known in Germany as the “King of Cakes“, Baumkuchen tests the skills of any pastry chef as it emulates the tree rings (by …

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Christmas preparations in Germany begin on the eve of St. Nicholas (the 6th of December) and every year the search for a truly delicious goose starts round about now, which is why we have packed so …

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There are a few basic things you do need to know about cooking your goose. Whilst it’s not too difficult, one does need to know the basics and this where you’ll find it. Buy a …

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Children all over the world know and love gingerbread houses and, if they’re lucky, their parents buy or make one for them. It is one of the many German traditions that has, thankfully, been exported …

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Even though a type of Lebkuchen was available in Egyptian times, the cake as we know it today was created by Medieval monks in Franconia during the 13th century – to be more specific, in …

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Today is a very special day in South Africa – a day of acceptance, of understanding and of forgiveness – a day that all the cultural groups of a young democracy reconcile and shake hands.  …

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Buttery, sugary and extremely satisfying, these biscuits are perfect for this time of the year when families visit and children are starving but this is not for dieters since the quantity of butter used in …

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With the advent of the Chinese deli and the fast growing Chinese populations in most western countries, 8 flavours tea has made it’s appearance of late and is readily available in most retail outlets.  The …

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As strange as it may sound to those of us living in the west, these beans are used to make sweets but the beans that need to be used are the azuki beans. These beans …

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The oldest man in China, Yuanmou Man, who lived over one million years ago, was found here. What did they eat and how did they prepare it? That they had a sophisticated cuisine at this stage …