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South America, Part 3 – Chile
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We’ve been hearing quite a bit about Chile in the past few weeks – unfortunately it wasn’t good news. One of the largest earthquakes ever recorded, 700 – 800 times stronger than the Haitian quake …

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Advent and Cookies
Friday, 27 Nov, 2009 – 19:33 | View Comments
Advent and Cookies

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The season of eating is fast approaching and soon many of us will need to lie on our backs in order to zip up our stretch denim jeans with the hook of a coat hanger …

Fresh Homemade Chocolates
Friday, 27 Nov, 2009 – 19:31 | View Comments
Fresh Homemade Chocolates

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Taking into account the season and the fact that with all the food that we have to prepare and eat, we also have to give gifts and we rather thought that these chocolates would not …

Meringues
Friday, 27 Nov, 2009 – 16:42 | View Comments
Meringues

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Meringues are a great at this time of the year because they’re suitable for almost any occasion and they keep extremely well. Make tiny ones, decorate them with gold dust, a very fine grating of …

Eid al-Adha
Thursday, 26 Nov, 2009 – 0:32 | View Comments
Eid al-Adha

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In the spirit of religious tolerance we attempt to illustrate one of the most important celebrations on the Islamic calendar so that we may all try to understand and respect one another’s beliefs. Every year, …

Executive Food – Tandoori Chicken
Thursday, 26 Nov, 2009 – 0:31 | View Comments
Executive Food – Tandoori Chicken

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Tandoori Chicken is a glorious dish and perfect to serve at any dinner party. This recipe, originally one of Athul Kochar’s recipes, is really great for this time of the year because a lot can …

Basically Mutton Biryani
Thursday, 26 Nov, 2009 – 0:30 | View Comments
Basically Mutton Biryani

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Biryani is one of the most sensible dishes to make when you have large quantities of people for dinner ( as is typically the case at this time of the year for most Muslims). This …

Mrouzia
Thursday, 26 Nov, 2009 – 0:30 | View Comments
Mrouzia

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Mrouzia is a very spicy, sweet Moroccan tagine that’s traditionally made in the days after Eid al Adha.  Lamb is one of the most popular meats at this time of the year but goat and …

The Day America Gives Thanks – Thanksgiving Day
Monday, 23 Nov, 2009 – 14:36 | View Comments
The Day America Gives Thanks – Thanksgiving Day

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And so a season of rejoicing begins with Thanksgiving on the 26th of November,  Eid Al-Adha expected on or around the 27th of November, Chanukka on the 11th of December at sundown, Christmas on the …

Pumpkin Pie
Monday, 23 Nov, 2009 – 14:35 | View Comments
Pumpkin Pie

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The early American pilgrims probably made a type of pumpkin pie by stewing pumpkins or even by pouring milk, honey and spices into a hollowed out pumpkin shell and then baking it in hot ashes. …

Sweet Potato and Pistachio Tarte Tatin
Monday, 23 Nov, 2009 – 14:34 | View Comments
Sweet Potato and Pistachio Tarte Tatin

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The pistachios used in this recipe aren’t traditional at all but since Thanksgiving is not only the commemoration of that first meal but also a meal shared with family and friends in gratitude for everything …