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The Benefits of Chocolate

The Benefits of Chocolate

You may probably associate chocolate with high sugar content and its harmful effects on your body. However, if you consume chocolate in reasonable quantities and without all the additives and the likes, it can actually be beneficial to the body. Here’s 5 facts about chocolate. 

Pasta Salad

Pasta Salad

When you think of pasta dishes, you’re probably associating it with cream, cheese and heavy meals. But that’s not necessarily true. Today we’re making a healthy pasta salad with plenty of vegetables. This is perfect for picnics or lunch. Ingredients 375g pasta of your choice 

The China Town Food Festival

The China Town Food Festival

This Sunday, we went for a quick visit to the 15th edition of the China Town Food Festival in Mauritius. This event is promoted by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce and showcases Chinese cuisine and culture. Port-Louis was the place to be this weekend and 

Eggplant & Tofu Lasagna

Eggplant & Tofu Lasagna

This Eggplant & Tofu Lasagna is all about experimenting and we had fun doing that. We had loads of eggplants and we had no idea what to do with them and the idea came up. What if we made a vegetarian Lasagna and we replace 

No-fuss Chocolate Truffles

No-fuss Chocolate Truffles

Easter is round the corner and there’s one thing we never get enough of; chocolate! We have the coolest chocolate truffles recipe to treat your family and friends this year. These truffles are very easy to make and since we’re using yogurt instead of heavy 

Banana Fritters (Gato Banane)

Banana Fritters (Gato Banane)

A typical Mauritian treat, usually served at tea time, the Gato Banane is one that delights everyone. It’s one of my usual go to when there’s too many ripe bananas. This is an easy and quick recipe with a little twist which adds an extra 

The Vegan Lifestyle in Mauritius

The Vegan Lifestyle in Mauritius

This trending lifestyle has been making some buzz for quite some time and it’s usually synonymous to a healthy lifestyle. But we’re often confused about what it really is. What do vegans eat? Is it the same thing as being vegetarian? Are they able to 

Avocado & Shrimp Salad

Avocado & Shrimp Salad

If you’re craving something simple, healthy and delicious, here’s the perfect meal that’s not only rich in flavors but very healthy too. This Avocado & Shrimp Salad has become a recent favorite dish for lunch or dinner. You can have it on its own or 

Easy Biscuits

Easy Biscuits

These biscuits are an easy fix if you’re having sudden carvings and you can make them into any shapes. Since Valentine day is approaching I thought I would use my heart shaped cookie cutter this time. But you can also use a glass to shape 

Cashew & Chocolate Spread

Cashew & Chocolate Spread

Who doesn’t love a good chocolate spread? It works on anything…toast, pancakes, waffles, etc. Well, this weekend I decided that I wanted to make my own chocolate spread and it went very easy. Just a little tweaks here and there depending on your own taste