Origins of the Mauritian Chinese Community Early Arrivals and Colonial Context The Chinese presence in Mauritius dates back as early as the late 1600s, when the Dutch reportedly brought a…
It is well known that Mauritians include the use of garlic, ginger and onions in most meals to bring on the umami and improve the nutritiousness of their cooking. These…
It is customary for almost everyone to eat sweets last. This arrangement came from a cultural icon named Ziryab who lived in Cordoba from Iraq in the 9th Century. He…
Madeleine Philippe with Clancy Philippe 290 pages of history and recipes. Australian Cookbook authors, Madeleine Philippe (late) and Clancy Philippe of Carrum Downs in Victoria, received two "Best in the…