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Posted on October 26, 2022October 26, 2022

So you’re going to Mauritius

Local-recommended things to do. Most of the travel guides I've seen for Mauritius are written by non-locals. So here's my recommendations as a Mauritian. Weather/micro-climates. The south and south east areas are generally more on the windy and chilly side. Everywhere else on the coast is predictably sunny and warm (or hot) pretty much all …

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Posted on December 27, 2020April 14, 2021

Cranberries, the all-American side dish

“YOU’VE NEVER HAD CRANBERRIES?” This is my incredulous response to my Better Half, who grew up on the tropical island of Mauritius, out in the middle of the Indian Ocean, a place described by Mark Twain as “Heaven on Earth.” The tiny nation is indeed beautiful, and bountiful: mangos, coconuts, bananas (the kind that actually …

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Posted on December 26, 2020April 14, 2021

My new favorite holiday dish is …

AS A CHILD, HOLIDAY dinners were quite special. Mom was an excellent cook and baker. We dined at many of the all-American meals: turkey, roast beef, ham, chicken (with dumplings!). But hands down, my favorite meal was her spaghetti and meatballs. Sherry’s briani, with side dishes of cucumber and tomato salads. But my favorite fare …

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Posted on November 13, 2020April 14, 2021

A taste of summer in autumn

The days are shorter and colder; winter is upon us, but we wanted one last summer-time meal before we officially kick off the holiday season. Also, I had this brand new, pre-seasoned Lodge grill just waiting for a workout. I had visions of homemade salmon burgers on homemade sesame buns, dripping with tartar sauce. So, …

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Posted on January 12, 2020January 13, 2020

In search of the most beautiful beach in the world

“Which way do we go?” The inevitable question faces us while staring at a fork in the road. We are on bikes on the tiny island of La Digue, one and one-half hours ride via catamaran from Mahé, the main island in the Seychelles islands. We are on bikes because the island, all of 5 …

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Posted on March 4, 2019

The True Melting Pot

Imagine a country that thrives on a diversity of religious beliefs and ethnic heritage. It does exist.

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