Articles in the Basics Category
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I love bread; I eat bread with almost every meal which is pushing it a bit and I’m afraid I’ve passed it on to my children. My youngest once abstained from eating bread for the …
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For those of you that are sick and tired of chips, peanuts, packet pretzels and those funny little imitation pizzas that are always served with drinks, try making dolmades and be kind to your guests …
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Cypriots are quick to remind you that they’re Cypriots and not Greeks but, despite the Arab influence, their food tells a predominantly Greek story with fish, vegetables and meat à la grecque to be found on …
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The snoek are running in the Cape at the moment and most locals barbecue at least one a week – it’s a cheap, sustainable and absolutely delicious source of protein and, for those that have …
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If the Roman Empire was once the centre of the ancient world, then the city of Rome was its heart and, as with all cities, the legends of Rome are plentiful. On the 25th of …
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It’s spring in Italy and soon life will consists of an endless rounds of balls, dinners and parties to celebrate the end of (admittedly very short) winter and the advent of summer. Italians celebrate everything …
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The Japanese cuisine is one of the great vegetarian cuisines of the world and due to the influence of Buddhism, the traditional Japanese diet is one of the healthiest on earth. Today, many of their …
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Dutch pannekoeken are wider and thinner than American or Scottish pancakes but thicker than French and are covered or sprinkled with almost anything imaginable. In the Netherlands they’re available at all Pannekoekenhuise – they’re huge, at …
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The Swiss practically invented meringues and it’s used it in many of their desserts and cakes- these biscuits are rich even though the generous use of egg whites are supposed to lighten them a little. …
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Weekend is upon us and most of us are in the throes of acquiring supplies for the very important events that will shape our weekend. Togs, canoes and surfboards for the active, supplies for those …
