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Satini Coco
Feb 1, 20212 min read
Weekly Island Round-Up - 01 Feb 2021
Here are 3 things happening in Mauritius this week! 1) UK is urged by the UN’s maritime court to give up its claim to the Chagos...
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Satini Coco
Jan 30, 20213 min read
Slavery In Mauritius
BACKGROUND The Indian Ocean Island of Mauritius has a long history of slavery from Western colonisation and owes many of its modern day...
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Emily's Cooking
Jan 27, 20211 min read
Zasar/Mauritian Pickle
This is a classic vibrant Mauritian pickle with carrots, cabbage, green chilies and green beans. It really makes the perfect filling for...
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Satini Coco
Jan 25, 20212 min read
Weekly Island Round-Up - 25 Jan 2021
Here are 3 things happening in Mauritius this week! 1) Mauritius Receives First 100,000 Doses of AstraZeneca Vaccine Mauritius will use...
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Satini Coco
Jan 23, 20213 min read
What Is The Kistnen Case?
BACKGROUND Throughout 2020, the current Mauritian government became increasingly unfavourable due to several reasons: Their handling of...
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Foodwini
Jan 20, 20211 min read
Mazavaroo Chilli
Today’s recipe is about our legendary Mazavaroo Chilli paste. This chillipaste can be made with both red or green chilli. It’s usually...
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Satini Coco
Jan 17, 20214 min read
A Brief Guide to Kreol Morisien
WHAT IS CREOLE? Creoles are languages which have most often formed in previous European colonies, where the slave trade occurred. Because...
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Kitchen 11
Jan 10, 20211 min read
Quick Loaded Ramen
*Note we've not given ingredient amounts as this depends on the amount of people you are making it for however we use 1 packet of Ramen...
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Foodwini
Dec 23, 20201 min read
Satini Brinzel/Eggplant Chutney
Today I’m sharing a recipe close to my heart; the eggplant chutney or as we’ll say in creole, satini brinzel. Made out of eggplants that...
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Kitchen 11
Dec 20, 20201 min read
Green Beans & Potatoes
Today we are sharing this delightful dish that is the Greenbeans and Potatoes, straight from Mauritius to your Kitchen this dish is so...
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Brinda Bungaroo
Dec 17, 20202 min read
Tomato Chatini/Chutney
I don’t think that “Chatini”Pomme d’Amour (Tomato Salad or Salsa) needs an introduction, it has for long been a popular accompaniment of...
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Satini Coco
Dec 12, 20204 min read
How Will Brexit Affect Mauritius?
BRIEF BACKGROUND ON BREXIT The European Union is a political and economic union of 28 countries (now 27). This union allows them to trade...
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Foodwini
Dec 8, 20201 min read
Koutia Frisiter/Ambarella Pickle
Ambarella, known as frisiter in Mauritius, is a rare fruit that can be found in many tropical countries. The fruit can be eaten raw and...
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Brinda Bungaroo
Dec 5, 20203 min read
Gateaux Banane/Banana Fritters
Let’s go Bananas today as I gear myself up to sharing one of my childhood recipes. Bananas are a much loved fruit, full of energy to...
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Emily's Cooking
Dec 4, 20201 min read
Pomme de Terre Frire/Potato Fried in Batter
Another popular Mauritian street food snack! Crispy on the outside and super soft on the inside. This a recipe for around 5-6 slices of...
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Brinda Bungaroo
Nov 28, 20203 min read
Fish Gajak
Fish Appetizer – Fish “Gajaks” a name given to Mauritian snacks. “Gajaks” are pre-drink nibbles usually served to accompany a drink…. As...
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Satini Coco
Nov 23, 20202 min read
Mauritius - Britain's 'Great Experiment'
In the 18th and 19th centuries, Mauritius was under British rule, and important for its sugar industry. Slaves were shipped in, mainly...
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Brinda Bungaroo
Nov 21, 20202 min read
Mine Bouille/Boiled Noodles with Minced Meat
Mine Bouille” which is as simple as its name states – plain simply boiled noodles served with a topping of your choice. The topping can...
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Foodwini
Nov 18, 20202 min read
Poudine Dipain/Bread Pudding
Today I’m sharing another Mauritian recipe, Bread Pudding A.K.A Poudine Dipain. Last week, Sché who is a Franco-Mauritian blogger...
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Brinda Bungaroo
Nov 14, 20202 min read
Jalebi
Jalebi is a popular Indian dessert made and served for festivals and special occasions. It is one Indian sweet that I must always buy...
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