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Of Hare & Rabbit

Posted on October 18, 2016 by kayjayaitch

The eating of hares and rabbits has a venerable history in Europe. Greeks, Germans, Spaniards and Britons love rabbits and hares, as do Italians in certain regions. Most of the recipes in modern usage have their roots deep in those European … Continue reading →

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A Taste Of Empire – Gibraltar

Posted on May 19, 2016 by kayjayaitch

Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory located on the southern end of the Iberian peninsula and shares its northern border with Spain. The Rock of Gibraltar is the major landmark of the region. At its foot is a densely populated … Continue reading →

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A Taste of Empire – Akrotiri and Dhekelia

Posted on February 27, 2015 by kayjayaitch

The Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia, (Greek: Ακρωτήρι και Δεκέλεια, Akrotiri kai Dhekeleia; Turkish: Ağrotur ve Dikelya), are a British Overseas Territory located on the island of Cyprus in the Mediterranean. The two areas, consisting mainly of military … Continue reading →

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Cooking with Wine

Posted on June 16, 2014 by kayjayaitch

The concept of cooking with wine has been known since pre-Roman times, although it is they who are credited with refining the art and establishing the ground rules. One of the earliest and still most comprehensive cookery books ‘De re … Continue reading →

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The Swiss Experience

Posted on May 3, 2014 by kayjayaitch

Many years ago my first professional job was in the Hotel Aarauerhof in Aarau, northern Switzerland in the eighties. I was employed as a stagiare, somewhere between a commis and an apprentice. It was a great introduction to the world … Continue reading →

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The Polish Experience

Posted on April 9, 2014 by kayjayaitch

Polish cuisine has been crafted over the centuries by an influx of merchants from Madrid, Paris, Genoa and Florence, to name but a few. Influences from the cuisines of surrounding countries have helped Poland to develop its own distinctive cuisine. … Continue reading →

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