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Thanksgiving

26 Nov, 2009
A gang of North American expats prepares their annual Thanksgiving feast, with an excursion into “Southern white trash” cuisine with Coca-cola glazed ham and marshmallow-topped candied yams. There's also a magnificent turkey with a classic New England stuffing. If ever there’s a time for turkey, it’s the fourth Thursday in November, the commemoration of the first harvest by the Pilgrim Fathers in the New World, way back in the 1600s.

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Hanukah

11 Dec, 2009
One of the most entertaining events in the Jewish calendar, Hanukah is a chance fo... More

Robbie Burns Day

25 Jan, 2009
Just why did Robbie Burns write a poem about Haggis? All is revealed by the mem... More

Maslenitsa

8-14 Feb, 2010
Whether you call them pancakes or hotcakes, blini or blintz, Maslenitsa is a hol... More

Chinese New Year

14 Feb, 2010
Kung Hei Fatt Choy! The start of the lunar New Year is the biggest festival in the... More

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Generally the smaller the chilli the hotter the heat. By removing seeds and flesh this you will decrease the heat of the chilli. Wash your hands thoroughly after coming in contact with chilli, as the capsicin (the oil within the chilli) burns when it comes in contact with your eyes or sensitive skin.

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Soy Sauce

A condiment made from fermented soya beans and salt which forms a basic ingredient in both Japanese and Chinese cooking.

Indian curries are flavoured with incredible complexity. To match the intensity of flavours try pairing one with James Squire I.P.A. (India Pale Ale). Robust, clean and hoppy, its traditions go back to the beer England exported to the Raj.