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Big Mac makeover

It seems that the folks at McDonalds are beginning to realise that one burger doesn’t fit all as they continue in their efforts for fast food dominance in Europe. People didn’t quite take to the speedy, wham, bam, thank you ma’am Yankee style of dishing up burgers and so Mickey D’s has been forced to adopt a more European approach as it’s increasingly becoming a gathering place for young and old, offering food that’s suited to the region’s varied cultural tastes, from porridge in England, to baguettes in France, to soup in Portugal. In a continent where people take more time over their food, and often with friends, the company is trying different strategies and interior design options. Certain French restaurants have also started with a table service, something which could be rolled out further in the next few years. Big Macs will inevitably cost more if they’re served by uniformed waiters, but so far the signs suggest that in some places at least, people don’t really mind. So what about us here in South Africa? When do we get the Afro styled McDonalds? And what about some local dishes like the McGatsby…

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2007 Cornelisson Munjebel 4 Bianco, Etna, Sicily

Many of the world’s greatest wines are also the most unlikely. Unlikely because most sane, rational, educated, and professional winemakers wouldn’t be caught dead making wine in some of the strange ways and places that yield the truly exciting. It takes a strong vision, or as some might suggest, a special breed of insanity to break all the rules of modern winemaking and winegrowing, but those who break such rules often follow their passions across the border without a moment’s thought to the uncharted territory they are exploring. High on the slopes of one of the world’s most active volcanoes, Frank Cornelissen nurtures a few acres of vines to produce some truly astounding wines that tend to leave wine lovers shaking their heads in either respectful awe or confused disgust. I’m in the first camp. Conelissen is one of the world’s greatest iconoclastic winemakers. Born in Belgium, Cornelissen fell in love with wine as a young man, and eventually began a career as a wine sales representative that led him to the single defining moment of his life: his first taste of a wine made from grapes grown on Sicily’s …

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A horse of a different colour

It’s strange that many of us, when confronted by a tough piece of meat or unpalatable processed salami type of product, are inclined to dismiss it as “Tasting of bloody horsemeat”, strange because I’m sure many of us haven’t ever tasted horsemeat. I know I haven’t and to be perfectly truthful I have no desire to. As far as I am concerned horses should be galloping round race tracks or cantering along sunset beaches, not sizzling on the griddle waiting to be anointed with garlic butter. Of course up to now I’ve always been happy to blame the French for trying popularise the consumption of one of man’s favourite quadrapeds, I’ve found it expedient to blame the French for a lot of things and rather bizarrely no-one seems to rush to their defence on any matter but it seems I may have been mistaken because Italy is the largest consumer of horsemeat in Europe with more than 48,000 metric tonnes eaten every year and it is a common dish among youngsters because of its high iron content. Now I can only presume that they stick it in the salamis because I’ve never heard of…

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A week without TV

When it comes to television watching , the Italians are pipped at the post in Europe only by the British, who watch on average 28 hours of TV per person per week as compared to 28 hours of weekly viewing by the average Italian. In Italian homes there is nearly always a television in the kitchen as well as in other rooms and it is usually left on during mealtimes.

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Cook the Book: Cooking Under Pressure

“We’ll be featuring recipes for broths, stews, and vegetarian dishes that usually require hours of cooking time and pitting them against the quick-cooked versions.” While watching an episode of Iron Chef America a few weeks ago I noticed early in the competition that both chefs were making very good use of their pressure cookers. They were cooking tough cuts of meat and tenderizing vegetables that usually call for hours of cooking time in a matter of minutes. This got me thinking: Why don’t more home cooks use these seemingly miraculous kitchen appliances? I have never used a pressure cooker, and it has barely ever crossed my mind to try one. I’ve seen plenty of them on thrift store shelves and in basements, but I’d never thought about investing in one of my own. This might have something to do with the fact that I have never eaten a meal made with a pressure cooker (knowingly, at least) and somewhere in the back of my mind I knew that there was the fear of the pressure-cooker explosion. Founded or unfounded, a high-pressure cooking-related bomb detonating in my kitchen was kind of scary. But thanks to a …

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Foodie guide to Arance! (oranges)

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Dinner Tonight: Grilled Lamb Kebabs with Pistachio

From Recipes [ Photograph: Blake Royer ] For lots of Westerners, I suspect, the kebab is known as street food, discovered in New York or while studying abroad in Western Europe, where it’s possible to travel from Dublin to Düsseldorf and sample all different styles of meat, filling, and bread (some better than others). That’s how it was for me, anyway, and I have fond memories. So I was a little unsure how this recipe from Jamie Oliver would turn out, something created in my own kitchen. How could it compete with huge spit-roasted cones of meat and authentic recipes and wonderful memories? I was first drawn by the ingredients list for the meat mixture: ground lamb stuffed with pistachios, lemon zest, and familiar spices like cumin. It sounded complex and textural, and the rest of the recipe was as simple as tossing some herbs and greens with lemon juice and thinly sliced red onion. Coincidentally, and old friend who traveled around Europe with me, a passionate kebab eater, was in town. So I decided to cook them and quietly let him serve as the litmus test. I’m happy to report the recipe passed easily…

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O & H Seven Sister Coffee Cake

Navigation by stars was the method used by sailors and explorers to find their way Named after the star cluster Pleiades and the Seven Sisters of Pleiades Made by layering Danish pastry dough, creamed almond filling Custard and seven spiraled rolls Product DescriptionDanish people are closely linked to the sea because Denmark is a peninsula in northern Europe and is surrounded by the North Sea. Navigation by stars was the method used by sailors and explorers to find their way. The O & H Danish Bakery’s Seven Sister Coffee Cake is aptly named after the star cluster Pleiades and Greek mythology of the Seven Sisters of Pleiades. The Seven Sister Coffee Cake is made by layering Danish pastry dough, creamed almond filling, custard and seven spiraled rolls. Brought to you by Wisconsinmade. com. Note: Please allow a minimum of 24 hours after your order is placed for the items to be baked and prepared for shipping. . . . More > > O & H Seven Sister Coffee Cake

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The White Lady shrinks

A lot of women would like to shrink, but this particular lady has rather overdone it: Mont Blanc or Monte Bianco, Europe’s highest peak sometimes known as the “White Lady”, on the three-way border between France, Italy and Switzerland, has shrunk by 18 inches or 45 centimetres in two years. Its height now stands at 15,782.3 feet or 4,810.45 metres.

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In Season: Cauliflower

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