For centuries now, the story of the macaroon has been transmitted through the generations. Never out of fashion and still unequalled, this little spoilt confectioner’s child, a great standard of French gastronomy, is continually the talk of the town. The macaroon is a small, round cake of approximately 3 to 5 centimetres. It is crunchy […]
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Forgive me, Holy Father. Because of chocolate, I have sinned in thought, and especially in deed, and committed a sin of commission to boot. It is not my fault; it is not my own fault, but the most grievous fault of Suchard, Kohler, Leonidas, Hershey & Cadbury, and Godiva, who, from their devilish towers, hound […]
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In the heart of Chinatown, in an old wood and sheet metal building, the Chu Fung Leungs have taken up the fight to ensure that Chinese patisserie continues to be made in Mauritius. Six days a week, Heong Kue, the patriarch, supervises the production of traditional sweetmeats. At the back of the shop, he scrupulously […]
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Following the colonisation of Mauritius by the French in 1715, the mainstream gastronomy of the settlers was French, but slaves from Madagascar and Africa and workers from southern India consumed their own traditional staple foods. However, some cross-cultural cuisine was beginning to emerge. When Pierre Poivre was appointed administrator of the island in 1767, he […]
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Mauritian cuisine is traditionally eclectic thanks to its diverse history and population, but now Mauritian chefs, who have achieved international recognition, have created a “new” cuisine of Mauritius based on a fusion of styles that incorporate more international dimensions. They have adopted a fresh and adventurous approach to using exotic spices and local or imported […]
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You dare not eat it because you suffer from high blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, or simply because you are on a diet? Then look no further, because one Mauritian chef has created an exciting new chapati that takes care of all those fears. A head chef has conjured a brand new concept for chapati that […]
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Mauritius is a paradise for the senses, not only for the eyes with its beautiful landscape, but also for the palates. Gastronomes will find a variety of flavours and aromas on the island, inherited from the different migrations throughout its history. Culinary traditions from France, India, China, and Africa, the best-known and most appreciated cuisines […]
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Wine is not just for drinking; it is for pleasure. There is a world of difference between drinking without thinking and making the most of every mouthful. Knowing the right way to taste all its flavours might just be the key to a lifetime’s fun and appreciation. To get more out of every sip, glass, […]
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Mauritius may not be a place where one can find miles of vineyards. The climatic conditions and the topography of the place are not suitable for large-scale cultivation of grapes. Winemakers in the country have to rely on wine coming from other countries to run their businesses. Others prefer to restrict themselves to the distribution […]
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It was the Dutch who built the first colony on the island in 1598 and they named it Mauritius after their ruler, Prince Maurice of Nassau. Soon after the island became a thriving trading port as ebony trees were felled and shipped to Europe. For the Dutch, it was an ideal stopover linking their colonies […]
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