Author Archives: cllism

A Brazilian Fish Stew Called Moqueca

Moqueca is a dish originating from the states of Bahia in the North- and Southeast of Brazil, one that has been cooked for more than three hundred years. This stew is traditionally cooked in a clay pan using ingredients like … Read more

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A Lovely Pot Of Home-Cooked Chicken Congee

I have always wondered how long congee hawkers take every morning to cook their pots of rice porridge. It must take a lot of time and patience to cook it – which means they would have to wake up in … Read more

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Der Berliner Currywurst Möchte Ich Noch Gerne!

Currywurst is what you must try to grab a bite of when you are in Germany, especially Berlin. I had my first authentic taste of Currywurst in Berlin all by myself. The weather, I remember, was cold, and the sausages … Read more

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One A Penny, Two A Penny, Pork Floss Bun!

Pork floss buns used to be the craze about fifteen years ago, when the Bread Talk Group emerged in the market. Back then, their buns were relatively medium-sized (not big, but not too small either) and consumers loved to watch … Read more

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A Pot Of Spanish Paella Full Of Mussels

Spanish paella is the national dish of Spain, originating from the Valencian community in the country and popular among the Spanish beyond this community. Paella is a really flexible dish that combines saffron-cooked rice with many different types of ingredients, … Read more

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