Cooking is an Adventure
Visiting the Chateau de Labourdonnais This is the English version of this blog post. For the French version click HERE. Hey Foodies. How did you spend your weekend? Guess where I was this weekend? I finally visited Le Chateau de Labourdonnais which is located in …
Hi Foodies! How’s your week going? Mine has been very busy but that’s how I like it. Anyways, let’s talk about meal planning. Do you struggle when it comes to deciding what to cook for breakfast, lunch or dinner? Do you end up wanting to …
Hi Foodies! How is it going today and how are you coping with winter? Right now as I am writing to you it’s raining heavily and I’m freezing. Yes, I’m definitely wearing these chunky thick socks, a pair of leggings and an oversized sweater. I …
A powerful herb which can embellish your dishes as well as beverages, fresh mint leaves are not only bring in rich flavours but are also highly beneficial for your health. Whether you use it as a tisane or in a chutney, one can’t overlook the …
Hi Foodies! How is life going? Here, despite our winter, we had a few warm days and we could forget about the bulky sweaters and socks for some time. I know, I’m going on with the socks again(LOL). Today I’d like to talk about how …
Hi there! How’s the weather at your place? And how have you been since my last post? Here, in Mauritius, it’s a rainy and windy winter and this year seems really cold. For once I get to wear my thick sweaters and those embarrassing socks …
Hi everyone! First I think I owe you all an apology for suddenly disappearing. As you all know, I’m from Mauritius and the past month has been crazy. We have all been keeping an eye on the media, knowing that the Covid-19 was going to …
Ambarella, known as frisiter in Mauritius, is a rare fruit that can be found in many tropical countries. The fruit can be eaten raw and is slightly crunchy and has a distinctive sour taste. Frisiter has various health benefits. First, it is a rich source …
Today is the Mauritian Independence Day and to celebrate this special day, we decided to make one of our local favorites; a tasty Vegetarian Biryani. Biryani is rich in flavors and spices; the aroma that fills our kitchen is unique. In Mauritius, we usually serve …
This month, Foodwini is celebrating local food and today’s recipe is about our legendary Mazavaroo Chilli paste. This chillipaste can be made with both red or green chilli. It’s usually served with gajaks (fritters or any other snacks) but you can have it with almost …