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delicatessef i n e f o o d , t r a v e l a n d l i v i n g
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Dutch Gourmetten
Perfect Roast
Secret Santa
easy cooking for the FESTIVE season
Souq Planet at TaSTe of aBu DhaBI
the spirit ofGIVING
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in this [festive] issue ...
... a quick word 5a message from Souq Planet
The spirit of giving 6some ideas for giving back this festive season
La Perle 8A watery festive fantasia
Festive treats 10holiday chocolates
A hot cup of fun 15a festive hot chocolate
Super fun sarnies 16brighten up your lunchbox
Go Dutch 18with traditional gourmetten
Recipe Corner 21a simple Christmas menu
Cheese and biscuits? 24artisan cheeses, but which?
What’s new in store ... 29our line-up of new products
A very unusual Christmas 36some weird and wonderful destinations
Secret santa 50stocking fillers
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dear readers
Welcome back to, ‘delicatesse’, our free in-store magazine to complement your lifestyle,
introduce new products, and hopefully entertain.
We are on the countdown to the big day now and then it’s over to a whole new year. What
are your plans for Christmas and have you thought about your goals for 2018? If you
haven’t, we are here to help you out with a few ideas. If you are still not sure how you are
going to celebrate, there is still time to get booking a unique destination to bring in the
new year. If you are staying in the uae, we have some great recommendations for festive
recipes, some special Christmas chocolates and artisan cheeses to share with you.
Don’t forget to use your Smart Shopper Card for all your shopping. Collect points every
time you shop and redeem them for shopping vouchers to spend in-store. It’s simple:
shop, earn points, redeem shopping rewards! Pick up your instant application pack or
ask one of our staff for more information.
We would like to hear what you think of delicatesse magazine, so please drop an email
to [email protected] and let us know.
yours festively,
The editor
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givingthe spirit of
Christmas should be all about giving not necessarily taking.
So, let’s look at some ways we make someone else’s festive
season brighter, happier and let them know they are loved
and we are thinking about them.
Be KIND
Not all gifts have to cost money. and kindness costs you
absolutely nothing. Most people get stressed out during the
holidays because they’re busy rushing around and shopping
for gifts. It’s very easy to lose your cool and snap at people
because you’re tired or stretched too thin. however, you
can take a breath and think before you react. It might even
be something as simple as complimenting your friends and
family on their Christmas decorations or the effort they have
made to accommodate you and your family. Give a hug or
a genuine smile, these small gestures can go a long way to
making someone feel loved. Remember, being kind doesn’t
cost anything and can make a world of difference.
DoNaTe oLD CLoTheS
It’s never a bad time to do a little life laundry and clear out all
the clothes you no longer wear, or can fit into. Make sure the
clothes are clean and folded and in good condition. You will
find small receptacles in most malls in abu Dhabi and Dubai
to drop the bags into.
GuLf foR GooD ChaLLeNGe
Take on a challenge and take yourself out of your comfort
zone on a fun, exciting and demanding adventure. Gulf for
Good is a registered uae charity with a mission to help kids
around the world. Your challenge not only gives you a chance
to meet like-minded people whilst you hike, paddle, cycle or
horse ride across some incredible countries, but also visit
the charity you are raising money for and witness first hand
the good work they are doing. (gulf4good.org)
heLP KIDS Go To SChooL
The Special Care Centre, a non-profit school, enrols children
with special needs from low-income families into their
specialised facility. Children with Down’s Syndrome, autism,
aDhD, learning difficulties and cerebral palsy are welcome
and are taught skills to help them reach their full potential.
(facebook.com/specialcarecentre)
WaLK a SheLTeR DoG
our four-legged friends are also in need of help and kindness
so why not go to your local shelter and walk a dog for the
day, or better still see if there’s that special one that would fit
into your family for good. (facebook.com/animalactionuae)
DoNaTe PRofIT
for all those entrepreneurs in the uae, why not make the
month of December and time to donate a percentage of your
profit to a good cause. It’s so easy and won’t make a huge
dent in your pocket. Identify a charity that you relate to or
perhaps a charity that one of your clients are already raising
money for.
GIVe YouR TIMe
If you have a particular talent that you could share with
others, now would be a great time to volunteer at a local
children’s hospital or nursing home. If you play the piano, you
could bring Christmas carols to the elderly or bedridden. If
you have a knack for sewing, you could make a lap quilt for
a child in the hospital.
As the festive season approaches we are all probably starting to leave hints about
potential presents we would like, but spare a thought for those less fortunate.
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fantasiaa breathtaking
of water, music and extraordinary human featsIf there’s one word that sums up the La Perle concept, it’s bonkers.
a masterpiece, but still, stark raving bonkers. oh, to be a fly on the
wall in the dreams of legendary artistic director, franco Dragone.
The familiar dimming of the lights signalled a very unfamiliar
punctual start to the performance and the psychedelic journey
began. Seating 1,300, the theatre still feels intimate and close
enough to the action to see it in great detail and we cannot imagine
there’s a bad seat in the house. The vast stage towers vertically
above, cathedral-like it gives a glimpse of what is to come as
suddenly artists descend at breakneck speed, hurtling towards the
ground, halted only by the thinnest of cables before they hit the
‘aqua-stage’. a stage that has the ability to flood with 2.7million
litres of water, then disappear to leave a dry platform. as some
daredevil performers dive into the central focal point of the 12m
pool from a height of 25m others flew about your head, swooping
around the auditorium on high-powered winches at speed of 15
kmp/h, all to the beautifully directed soundtrack replacing words
to lead your emotions in multiple directions.
The name La Perle reflects the high-calibre and elegance of each
performer in the show, who have distinguished themselves from
other artists around the world and become treasures in the creation
of this masterpiece. In addition, the logo’s pearl-shaped fluidity
and futuristic connotations are an acknowledgement to the legacy
of the uae and Dubai’s positioning as a city of the future. Some
of the extraordinary feats will leave you in awe of their skill and
precision and wondering how they can perform 450 shows a year.
Don’t miss this totally immersive production delivered in a
permanent purpose-built theatre in habtoor City, Dubai. It is a
fabulous show suitable for the whole family with tickets starting at
aeD 400.
ReGISTeR oNLINe aT WWW.LaPeRLe.CoM
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CaDBuRY heroes, Snowy fingers, Dairy Milk advent Calendar,
Vanilla Mousse Snowman, Snowbites. GaLaXY advent.
MoNTeZuMa’S organic advent. NeSTLé Walnut Whip, Milkybar
Polar Bear, Quality Street, Matchmakers, Smarties. TeRRY’S
Chocolate honeycomb orange. MaRS Merryteaser Reindeer.
feRReRo Rocher Star. KINDeR Star. BeeCh’S Creams.
Despicable Me advent. KINNeRToN advent. Light up advent.
Moo fRee advent. ThoRNToN’S Continental advent. hICKeR
orange and Macadamia Clusters
Christmas is just not the same without a box of chocolate on the coffee table, colourful foil wrappers and giant tins of our favourite treats ...
The Taste of abu Dhabi festival, now in its 4th year and the
capitals favourite food, drink and music festival, has just
been and was supported by Souq planet and Lavanda.
over the three days you had the chance to experience live
culinary demonstrations by international and local celebrity
chefs, interactive cooking sessions for visitors that took part,
and live entertainment on the main stage with 18 of the city’s
hottest restaurants; all selling their best dishes for visitors to try.
The 2017 edition has seen favourites Jenny Morris, Reza
Mahammad, Sanjeev Kapoor and Jun Tanaka take centre
stage to showcase their latest and most loved dishes.
Souq planet is proud to have been part of this amazing event,
setting up a mini mart at the event. and lavanda collaborated
with Spring Bok to set up a 3 day grill restaurant.
of abu dhabiSouq Planet is proud to have taken part in Taste of Abu Dhabi 2017. A festival of food,
drink and music, we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!
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a hot cup of funhot chocolate with a marshmallow snowman
Nothing says Christmas and winter like a comforting mug of hot chocolate. But why stop there? add a bit of
creativity and brighten up your cup with a cheeky little marshmallow snowman.
COMFORTING AND SWEET
INGReDIeNTS: Skimmed milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar to taste, white marshmallows, pretzel sticks,
orange jelly sweets, squeezable chocolate sauce
MeThoD: Pour milk and a little sugar (to your liking), into a milk pan and gently heat. When finger hot, add cocoa
powder 2 tspns per cup, and bring almost to a boil, stirring continuously. Pour into mugs and then decorate. using
the pretzel sticks to join the marshmallow body and head, legs and arms. Stick in the nose and finish with some
chocolate button blobs and a smiley face. finally lay on top of your foamy mug of hot chocolate and enjoy!
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festive fun snacksboring old bread made healthy fun!
fill your lunchboxes with a bit of healthy festive fun! Imagine opening your lunchbox to see Rudolph and
Santa smiling right back at you!
INGReDIeNTS: Small square sliced bread of your choice, halved and pitted black olives, raspberries, pretzels,
peanut butter, avocado, green apple, sliced strawberries, cheese slices, mini marshmallows, banana, blueberries,
chocolate spread,
MeThoD: This is literally a time to get creative and use all the ingredients not limited to the above mentioned, and
even involve your kids. Let your imaginations run wild and create some wonderful festive faces to brighten up your
bread. The combinations are completely up to you and what you would like to eat together.
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You haven’t celebrated Christmas in the Netherlands properly
if you haven’t done ‘Gourmetten’. each year, millions of
people in the Netherlands gather around their individual
gourmet grilling devices known as Gourmetten at Christmas.
originally the method hailed from Switzerland, but how it
landed in the Netherlands remains a mystery.
Similar to Korean BBQ or a Vietnamese hot pot, there are
tiny little pans and spatulas for each diner to help prepare
your own miniature steaks, slavink (ground meat), schnitzels,
and tiny hamburgers on a searing hot griddle. You’ll also
find garlic sauce, garlic butter, and if you’re lucky, pancake
batter, and resting in the wings on the table, some chopped
peppers, onions, and a bowl of eggs. It’s one of the most
popular ways to spend Christmas dinner and about 30
percent of Dutch families cook this way.
But let’s rewind a little, back in 1977, eating meat was
not a daily routine, but meant for Sunday suppers. It was
something special to eat meat and cheese fondue was more
popular, so the Dutch Meat office sought a way to make
people consume more meat and teach them how to do it.
Gourmetten seemed like the perfect way for butchers to sell
more meat but most people are unaware of the two individuals
to whom we owe this holiday tradition: huub oudshoorn and
Ton Boer. The duo toured around the Netherlands for over 20
years to proselytize to Dutch housewives and locals schools
about this fast and easy cooking method. The impetus behind
the tour was that they had been hired as representatives of a
butcher’s interest group and were also commissioned by the
Dutch meat industry.
Boer and oudshoorn were considered celebrities at the time.
frequently on radio and in the newspaper, their influence
resurfacing every year, from the Christmas issues of Dutch
food magazines and supermarkets, where you can save up
for a complete package of meats to cook with.
Gourmetten meat dishes
It’s best to opt for meat that doesn’t require much cooking
– beef steak, small strips of chicken or thinly sliced turkey
fillet are a good choice. Place the different types of meat
into separate bowls and set on the dining table immediately
before dinner, in order that it stays nice and fresh. Consider
serving with a variety of yummy dipping sauces, such as
mustard sauce, chilli sauce or garlic sauce.
Gourmetten vegetable dishes
Most people serve their gourmetten dishes with a large
bowl of mixed salad, but you can also add a tasty selection
of vegetables. Peppers, courgette, onion and some thinly
sliced garlic are all ideal for cooking in gourmetten pans with
a splash of oil. alternatively, you can serve a jar or two of
garden peas or string beans.
Gourmetten dishes for children
Kids love learning how to cook. omelettes go down
particularly well, so a bowl of Dutch farmer’s omelette mix
is a safe bet. and, as most kids adore pancakes, a bowl
of pancake batter, pouring syrup and powdered sugar is an
absolute must on the gourmetten table. Well supervised,
they can enjoy as much as everyone else.
go gourmettenThe table is filled with ingredients for a dish that is usually served on celebratory evenings
like Christmas or New Years Eve in The Netherlands.
go Dutch
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Indulgent and sweet, full of flavour and an excellent light start to a big meal.
INGREDIENTS: 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1 red onion, finely sliced, 3 garlic cloves, chopped, 2 tsp soft brown
sugar, 3 tsp balsamic vinegar, slices of emmental, 6 figs, halved, 2 Tbsp clear honey, a whole baguette,
toasted both sides
MeThoD: Preheat the oven to 200°C. heat the olive oil in a pan, add the red onion and fry over a gentle
heat for five minutes until softened. add the garlic and sugar and cook for 1-2 minutes. add the balsamic
vinegar and cook for a further three minutes - the aim is a slow caramelisation of the onion, bringing out
the natural sweetness, almost like a chutney. Place the halved figs onto a baking tray and drizzle with a
little honey. oven roast for five minutes. To serve, add a small slice of emmental cheese to the toasted
bread, spread a dollop of the caramelised onions and garlic mix on top of the cheese and finally top with
the honey-roasted figs. You can serve this hot or cold.
LOOK FOR
The luxury of a luscious ripe fig is something quite extraordinary. The soft
and yielding fruit is full of seeds, but the seeds are so small they just add
to the unique crunchy texture that makes fresh figs so sought after. Most
varieties are intensely sweet, so they get used in desserts. That works, of
course, but you can use that honey-like sweetness to cut sharper savoury
flavours. Black Mission and Brown Turkey figs are most popular, but all figs
are quite fragile. Slightly wrinkled, plump, and even split figs (as long as they are not
weeping or leaking), are what you want. a bit of bend at the stem and a slight weariness to the skin both
indicate better ripeness and flavour. avoid figs that look shrunken, are oozing from their splits, have milky
liquid around the stem, or are super squishy. fresh figs wait for no one, so plan on eating them within
a day or two of buying them. They keep best at room temperature with plenty of air circulating around
them. They will keep a bit longer in the refrigerator, but chilling detracts a bit from their full flavour, so try
to avoid it.
Why tie yourself to the kitchen at Christmas. These delicious traditional duck legs can be popped in the
oven with little to no attention until they are finished and ready to devour.
INGReDIeNTS: 11/2 tsp coarse salt, 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper, 4 sprigs fresh thyme, 1 large or 2
small bay leaves, crumbled, 6 duck legs i.e. 1 leg per serving, rinsed and patted dry with paper towels, 2
cups drained canned sour cherries or chunks of canned peaches or apricots.
MeThoD: Combine salt, pepper, thyme sprigs and bay leaf and rub into legs, then place in baking dish in
a single layer. Cover with cling wrap and marinade in fridge for 2 hours or up to 24 hours. Pre-heat oven
to 165ºC. Remove legs from dish and rinse off marinade. Pat completely dry. Place in a large pan on a
medium high heat and add legs in a single layer, skin side down, turning them over to finish. Cook until
fat begins to render and collect in pan, and skin has browned, about 10 mins. Cover pan with foil and
place in oven. Cook for 2 hours. Remove foil and return to oven for 30 mins. Check tenderness after first
hour. Remove pan from oven, and remove legs to a large plate. Drain fat out of roasting pan into a bowl,
leaving about 1 Tbsp of fat in pan. Return legs to roasting pan, skin side up. Return to oven for a last 30
mins of roasting to crisp skin. If you’re adding fruit, 15 mins before duck finishes cooking, drain fruit and
nestle between legs. Serve immediately with sliced potatoes that have been sautéed in some of the duck
fat drained from roasting pan.
LooK foR ...
There are three types of duck that you’re likely to find at your market. The white
pekin - tender, mild-flavoured. Muscovy - slightly larger and more strongly
flavoured. Moulard - a cross between a female pekin and a male muscovy,
mainly raised for their livers (foie gras), moulard breasts, called magrets,
are considered a delicacy by those who prize their large size and steak-like
eating qualities. White pekin is the most common variety in the average
supermarket, followed by muscovy. Moulard breasts are more of a gourmet-
store speciality item.
Fig and Caramelised Onion Crostini Oven Roasted Duck Legs
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Stollen is a fruit bread containing dried fruit and often covered with powdered sugar or icing sugar.
usually made with chopped candied fruit and/or dried fruit, nuts and spices, Stollen is eaten during the
Christmas season.
INGReDIeNTS: 11/2 cups milk, 1/2 cup sugar, 11/2 tsp salt, 3/4 cup butter, 1 ounce yeast cake* (*If using
active Dry Yeast follow directions on package), 1 Tbsp sugar, 2 whole eggs, 2 egg yolks, 3 cups sifted
all purpose flour, 1/2 tsp ground cardamom seed, 1/2 cup raisins, 1/2 cup finely cut lemon, 1/2 cup sliced
candied cherries, about 22/3 cups sifted all purpose flour. for Powdered Sugar Icing, 11/2 cups powdered
sugar, enough fresh cream to make a thick paste, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, 1/4 tsp almond extract.
MeThoD: Scald milk. add sugar, salt and butter. Cool to lukewarm. Mix yeast with 1 Tbsp sugar until
liquid. add to lukewarm milk. Stir. add whole eggs and egg yolks. Beat. add 3 cups flour. Bear well.
Cover. Let rise in warm place about 11/2 hour or until doubled. add cardamom, raisins, lemon, cherries
and enough flour until dough pulls from side of bowl and is no longer sticky to the touch. Knead on lightly
floured surface until smooth and satiny. Place in lightly greased bowl. Cover. Let rise about 11/2 hours or
until doubled in bulk. Divide dough into thirds. use 1/3 for each stollen. Roll on floured canvas into and
8x10 inch oval. Spread with melted butter. Press down centre, fold over lengthwise. Place in shallow
greased baking pans or on greased cookie sheets. Brush with melted butter. allow to rise about 45 mins
or until doubled in bulk. Bake at 175°C about 30 minutes. frost with powdered sugar icing. Decorate with
cherries citron and blanched almonds.
DRIeD fRuITS
Traditional dried fruit such as raisins, figs, dates, apricots and apples have been a staple
of Mediterranean diets for millennia, partly due to their early cultivation in the Middle
eastern region known as the fertile Crescent, made up by parts of modern Iran, Iraq,
Syria and Lebanon, southwest Turkey and northern egypt. Drying or dehydration also
happened to be the earliest form of food preservation: grapes, dates and figs that fell
from the tree or vine would dry in the hot sun. early hunter-gatherers observed that these fallen
fruit took on an edible form, and valued them for their stability as well as their concentrated sweetness.
Traditional Stollen
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It’s not difficult to roast a joint, but to do it perfectly requires a little more skill and attention. follow this method for a perfect roast every time. Preheat oven to 200°C. Score the fat of beef in a criss-cross pattern using a sharp knife, then season generously with salt and pepper. heat frying pan over a high heat. When pan is super hot, add 25g of beef dripping and, once melted, fry beef on all sides until browned all over. Place joint, fat side down, into a roasting tray and roast for 45-50 mins (for medium-rare) or longer until cooked to your liking – bear in mind that the meat will continue to cook as it rests. Turn joint halfway through cooking time. When beef is cooked, transfer to a large plate, cover with foil and set aside to rest for 30 mins. for the gravy, return frying pan containing meat juices to a medium heat and, when hot, add red. Bring mixture to a simmer and continue simmering until volume has reduced by half. add beef stock and return mixture to a simmer, simmering until volume of liquid has reduced by one-third, then season with salt and pepper. Strain gravy into a jug or gravy boat. Cover and keep warm until needed. Serve beef on a platter, surrounded by roast potatoes and Brussels sprouts.
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The cheeseboard at Christmas should offer something
for every passing diner, but this being one of the biggest
celebrations of the year, the Christmas cheeseboard
shouldn’t just consist of a hunk of cheddar and a couple of
crackers you found in the back of the cupboard. It should be
a fanfare, a celebration of cheesiness, artisan flavours and
unique combinations.
WheN To SeRVe
Your cheese should be correctly ripe and ready to eat. With
stilton, it’s quite a tight window for the cheesemonger to lay
down, two weeks or so to get it to the right maturity for
perfect nibbling. as long as you’ve got enough room to store
it properly, that doesn’t mean you can’t buy in advance,
however: even more delicate soft cheeses, will keep a week.
SeLeCTIoN
You cannot please everybody when putting together a
cheeseboard, but you can make a selection to appeal to
most palates, from mild to super strong. Three or four seems
to be about the right number - a soft, a hard and a blue.
Maybe include something local, and a sheep or a goat’s milk
cheese for the lactose intolerant guests. Cheddar and stilton
are of course the Christmas classics.
SoMeThING BLue
The iconic blue is often said to be at its best around
Christmastime, because that’s when the cheese made with
the last of the rich summer milk. Look for a creamy hue.
Ripe stilton shouldn’t be white, and it shouldn’t be crumbly.
Rubbing between your fingers it should be something like
cold butter. If you’re not a fan, however, there are lots of
other options, a soft, mellow cheese like Barkham Blue,
made from Guernsey and Jersey milk. Dorset Blue Vinney
is a fabulous alternative made with skimmed milk. It’s a bit
stronger, sharper and less creamy than stilton, or, if you want
to go exotic, the spicy Spanish Picos Blue comes wrapped in
maple leaves, which looks pleasingly decorative.
haRD CheeSe
Cheddar is the stalwart of the cheeseboard, and it’s well
worth buying the good stuff at Christmas. Most is sold
between nine and 14 months old, but look for a 15-month-
old farmhouse cheese, which will have been produced using
the rich milk of the previous summer for a mature taste.
unlike many of the mass-produced strong cheddars, which
can still have a slightly rubbery, wet texture, such cheeses
are allowed to age in the traditional way, wrapped in cloths
to give them a more complex flavour and texture. Look out
for Montgomery’s, Keen’s and Westcombe.
SofT CheeSe
Balance is key, so include creamy and soft cheese to counter
the blue and hard cheeses. a mellow goat’s cheese like a
sweet, nutty goat’s cheese from Somerset or the mild and
creamy Cerney from the Cotswolds. for a stronger taste, the
classic french époisses, or buttery, Reblochon-like Baronet
are great both on a cheeseboard or melted over leftover
roast potatoes. The infamously aromatic Vacherin Mont d’or,
meanwhile, comes in its own wooden box, is only available
for a few months of the year, and is at its smelly best around
Christmas time.
SIZING, SToRaGe aND SeRVING
Work on the principle of 50g per person at the end of a meal,
and don’t be tempted to put out more than you need for
each occasion to keep it at its best. Keep the rest wrapped
in greaseproof paper or foil (remove clingfilm, or the cheese
will sweat) in your fridge. Get it out about an hour before
you want to serve, so it can come to room temperature, but
keep it wrapped, and use a different knife for each cheese,
to prevent cross-contamination. Blue cheeses go best with
something sweet, soft cheeses with a crisp, light cracker, but
something neutral should work with everything. Chutneys
pair well with cheese, as do dried fruit like apricots and nuts
and fresh grapes.
cheese and biscuits?creating the perfect board of artisan cheeses
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hayley was used to working with busy urbanites trying their hardest to
be healthy, but who kept facing the age old problem: that they struggled
to avoid unhealthy snacking between meals, finding they craved a little
something for the mid-afternoon slump. So she set off to find a solution-
one that removed all the refined sugar, concentrates and sulphites that
were rife in dried fruit, but also made fruit on the move a little more
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as a runner, Pip was always on the lookout for delicious things to eat
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GRAzE NuTS AND vEGGIE POWER
With a mission to make healthy eating exciting – these guys create
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exciting combinations - They combine tasty ingredients to create
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once upon a time in freedom forest where the ‘sweetest’ cutest animal
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FREEIST ChOCOLATE AND COOKIES
These chocolates and cookies indulge your craving for the little treats
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ThE RAW ChOCOLATE CO.
having discovered the potential breadth of the raw food diet, founder,
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FOLLOW yOuR hEART
after over 45 years, follow Your heart is thriving and still committed to
the same ideals and values that they had in 1970. humble beginnings as
a small market and café in Canoga Park, they expanded a passion for
great-tasting, healthy foods. They believe that all people deserve access
to healthy food, that we should have compassion for all living things, and
that we have a responsibility to be good stewards of the environment.
Since they first created it in the early 1970s, Vegenaise® has grown
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vegetarians, and anyone looking for a healthier, more sustainable option
to mayonnaise. Customers agree that it’s Better than Mayo®!
Continuing to pioneer new vegan products, in 2003, they launched
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consumer. The current line-up of dairy alternatives includes the original
blocks (now made with organic ingredients), new Soy-free Shreds and
an even NeWeR Soy-free Slices and Blocks. Dairy-free Cream Cheese
and Sour Cream? oh, they’ve got that too.
a hand-crafted line of Salad Dressings and Sauces, made fresh and kept
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taste that has made them favourites.
Passionate about egg-free foods since 1970. Vegenaise® was the first
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ORGANIC AMISA
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ARTISAN GRAIN
Developed in 2012 by enthusiastic foodie Sam Jacobi, who was frustrated
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christmas
Different traditions, different beliefs, different foods - Christmas is different for everyone ... let’s take a look at some of the most unique.
NaSSau, The BahaMaS
although the roots of the Junkanoo parade remain subject
to long and passionate debates, what is agreed is that, after
centuries of practice, today’s cultural extravaganzas have
become the most entertaining street carnivals of not only
The Bahamas, but also the world at large.
With the costumes, dance and music inspired by a dif ferent
theme each time, preparations for the Boxing Day, New
Year’s Day and summer time Junkanoo literally take months
and bring together men and women from all dif ferent walks
of life.
Long before the spectacular ‘rush-out’, the exuberant
Junkanoo dance troupes - groups of up to 1,000 - will have
been busy rehearsing their dazzling routines. The musicians
will have perfected the hypnotic rhythms on a cacophony
of goatskin drums, cowbells, whistles and horns, and the
costume designers will have worked non-stop to weave
their special magic with beautifully coloured paper and
cardboard.
as the parade moves through the streets from 2am to
10am, the energy of the dancers and the beat of the music
motivates the vast crowds of supporters and spectators to
start moving in their seats, or on their feet, or in the trees, or
on balconies - wherever they have found a spot from which
to watch this soul-stirring festival ! at the end of the famous
Junkanoo procession, judges award cash prizes for the best
music, best costume and best overall group presentation.
In-between all the partying and merriment, the month of
December is perfect for people looking to kick-back and
relax on the less crowded Cable Beach, or dive into the blue
for some world-class scuba diving.
TRoMSø, NoRWaY
If you are dreaming of a white Christmas, why not take it
a step further and spend the festive season at the arctic
Circle.
The island city of Tromsø is completely engulfed by
darkness throughout winter, coming alive during the
month of December. aromas of clementines, spruce and
gingerbread fill the crisp air and the magical sounds of
carols fill the magnificent hall of the arctic Cathedral. Locals
gather at Christmas markets, and with so many delicious
temptations around you, it’s easy to give in. Try the traditional
ingefærnøtter, gingerbread cookies shaped like little balls,
and a glass of crowberry cordial to keep you on the inside.
The darkness means that the Northern Lights, the aurora
Borealis is easy to spot. Watch out for them between 6pm
and midnight. The abundance of snow also means you can
go dogsledding, cross country skiing or engage your friends
and family in a snowball f ight.
KüSSNaChT, SWITZeRLaND
Resting on the northern shore of Lake Lucerne, Switzerland,
around 20,000 guests converge every December 5th to hunt
out the bushy-bearded gif t giver - Santa Claus.
In most corners of the world this character is welcomed into
our hearts and homes with open arms, this is not the case
in Küssnacht.
The showdown is called the “Klausjagen”, aka “Chasing
the Claus”, and is among europe’s strangest Yuletide
celebrations, not least because it began its life in the Middle
ages as a pagan tradition, when communities would try to
drive out evil spirits with unbearable blasts of noise. The
event was so rowdy that it was banned in the 1700s, but in
fireworks over hungarian parlia-ment in Budapest. New years eve
in Budapest, hungary.
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the 1920s, the still rather rough procession was tamed by
a committee of villagers who created the modern, clearly
organized parade. Since 1928, the St. Nicholas Society of
Küssnacht has been responsible for the continuation of the
custom.
The all-night long parade features 180 tub-thumping horn
blowers, 200 men adorned with “if feles”, giant candle-lit
bishop’s mitres designed to look like glowing stained glass
windows, and 700 whip-cracking cow bell-percussionists
“chasing” the rebel known as Claus and his four dark elves
right out of town.
DouZ, TuNISIa
The mid-eastern town of Douz is often labelled the sleepy
“Gateway to the Sahara”. a very special festival began in
1910 when Tunisia was under french rule. In 1967 it took on
its modern identity according to the will of habib Bourguiba,
Tunisia’s first president of the new republic, to become
the country’s oldest and best-known festival. M’hammed
Marzougui, who dedicated his life to make people aware
of and appreciate nomadic way of life and traditions, was
mainly responsible for the festival’s foundation. Since then,
every year at the end of December for four days, thousands
of people, mostly from all over Tunisia and other Maghrebien
countries, flock to Douz
The International festival of the Sahara draws in a huge
crowd, with tourists the world over joining the nomads
travelling from neighbouring North african countries to
experience the festival’s sand-hockey tournaments, hearty
and unusual local cuisine, crafts and traditional belly-
dancing.
here the humble camel is both king and man’s best friend,
and up to 50,000 visitors every year take great delight in
seeing these humped mammals take part in rodeos and
races through the desert landscape. There’s not a bit of
tinsel insight, but this annual Tunisian party is just as festive!
CaSTLeToN, uNITeD KINGDoM
Probably not a place on your radar for a Christmas break
but bear with us. hiding away in Castleton, is a cottage-
filled charming english village, where giving in to the basic
joys of life will become your second nature. Starting with
the switching on of the Christmas lights, each shop makes
every effort to create magical decorations and a welcoming
atmosphere towards locals and visitors alike. Most will
have extended opening hours during this season, and often
organise themed events and competitions, such as quizzes,
crafting workshops and various games for the little ones.
home to four caves, these are put to good use during the
month of December. at Peak Cavern, carols by candlelight is
a long-standing tradition. There’s a new brass band invited
for each concert, and you’ll be welcomed with mulled red
and mince pies. It’s easy to surrender to the carefree rhythm
of this charming village!
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KYoTo, JaPaN
Kyoto is the very heart and soul of Japanese Buddhism. So,
Christmas is not quite what you might be used to. With no strong
religious connection to the Yuletide, locals tend to celebrate the
season with an abundance of twinkling decorations and a bit
of old-fashioned romance, with couples stepping-out in their
thousands on Christmas eve to frequent the city’s trendiest
restaurants and gathering places.
once you’ve tried a little inner-city tenderness, the Chion-
in temple’s annual “o-minugui Shiki” (Wiping Ceremony) on
December 25th is a spectacular and musical tribute to the birth
of Pure Land Buddhism. finish up the big day with a trip to the
western outskirts of Kyoto for a hike in the arashiyama. Registered
as a national “Place of Scene Beauty”, trekking through the sea
of green bamboo stalks is like stepping into another world – a
truly magical way to spend Christmas Day!
after a rather successful ad campaign in 1974, the Japanese have
the odd tradition of eating Kentucky fried Chicken on Christmas.
During the holidays, tables at KfC need to be reserved months
in advance and the restaurants have lines spilling onto the street.
PRoVeNCe, fRaNCe
What more could you ask for than superb gastronomy, nativity
scenes and fairy-tale decorations. This is Provence. The crisp
cold weather is perfect for the holiday season, accompanied by
blue skies and plenty of sunshine - it couldn’t be more pleasant.
The villages teem with enchanted street decorations, and
shop-owners go to great lengths to adorn their windows with
all things glistening and sparkly. once the decorations are up,
locals prepare for the santons fairs, where small clay figurines
– or santons – handcrafted by local artisans, are on display.
originally, the santons were used to create nativity scenes, but in
the 19th century, they began to portray everyday life as well. You
can spot santons depicting various professions, such as bakers,
priests, fishermen, singers and butchers everywhere.
food, as you would imagine, is taken very seriously and a
typical Christmas eve dinner would include seven lean dishes,
honouring Mary’s seven sufferings. These come served with
13 bread rolls followed by 13 desserts, representing the Last
Supper with Jesus and the 12 apostles.
hoNoLuLu, haWaII
‘Mele Kallkimaka’, or Merry Christmas! If you’re looking for
Christmas in paradise, you couldn’t get much better than ho-ho-
honolulu in hawaii. It is the uSa’s most isolated state and has
been celebrating the traditional Western Yuletide since the early
19th century, but with a unique hawaiian twist. Today, locals in
the capital city celebrate in a big way, sharing Christmas joy with
a one month-long party throughout the whole of December, filled
Women in traditional Japanese kimonos walking at fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, Japan
Christmas in Tallinn. Town hall Square with
Christmas fair
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Santas ‘Ho, Ho, Ho’, in the harbour Sydney, Australia
with fireworks, parades, and Christmas carolling with traditional
hawaiian ukulele accompaniment.
It’s probably the only place in the world where Santa Claus is so
relaxed that he turns up to the luau wearing a red sarong, flip
flops and a floral aloha shirt, carried along in a canoe pulled by
dolphins. Definitely something to break with tradition here.
TaLLINN, eSToNIa
This old city centre is picture postcard perfect, with ancient
churches, colourful rooftops and baroque architecture all set
along cobbled streets. It is preserved so perfectly, you might
think it was built not too long ago. Though the freezing cold grips
this Baltic country during wintertime, the town of Tallinn shines
like a twinkling star during the festive season.
allegedly, Tallinn is the home of the first-ever Christmas tree put
on display in europe. In 1441, a tree was erected in the Town hall
Square by the Brotherhood of Blackheads guild, an association
of unmarried merchants, who sang and danced around it. The
local celebration of Christmas still revolves around the Christmas
tree, where one of the best european Christmas markets is
organised every year. Browse through the various stands selling
everything from wool hats and ceramics to scented candles and
wooden decorations. all of it produced by local craftsmen.
In-between shopping sessions, stop by for sauerkraut, blood
sausages and a glass of mulled red at one of the food stalls.
LIVINGSToNe, ZaMBIa
as a predominantly Christian city, Livingstone is always cheery
during the month of the holiday season. Locals welcome guests
with open arms to sing a Christmas carol and watch nativity
plays or take part in the community gif t giving tradition.
a trip to the uNeSCo World heritage site of Mosi-oa-Tunya
National Park just outside of the city is a must do on your list
of sights. The park plays host to diverse wildlife, rainforest and
the awe-inspiring Victoria falls waterfall, otherwise known as the
“The Smoke Which Thunders”; this wonder of the world connects
Zambia to its neighbour to the south, Zimbabwe and is truly a
sight to behold.
Locals are, quite understandably, extremely proud of this national
landmark, and Zambia’s relatively low tourist count means that
you can venture into the rainforest without having to share it with
other, snap-happy crowds. Noted as one of the world’s most
impressive lunar rainbow – or “moonbow” – spots, Victoria falls
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and the kaleidoscopic range of colours will certainly be a
memory worth making.
BuDaPeST, huNGaRY
If you are looking for a traditional bit of Christmas cheer on
a budget, then the hungarian capital might be the place to
visit. The pretty Christmas market in the Vörösmarty Square
is often heralded as the cheapest festive market in all of
europe, the regular touristy tat is replaced by hand-made
hungarian crafts and trinkets – great for some last-minute
Christmas presents. If the frosty December temperature and
snowfall puts you into a chill, then warm-up with a plunge
in Budapest’s largest thermal bath, the Széchenyi - one of
many thermal baths all over Budapest that will revive your
cold and aching feet.
and then there’s the fairytale trams. for the whole month
of December, three central tram lines are decked out with
dazzling fairytale lights. Peering out of the windows of
these futuristic sleighs is a wonderful way to see the very
underrated city of Budapest, glowing in the winter night sky.
SYDNeY, auSTRaLIa
Being summer downunder, it’s perhaps not your typical
choice for Christmas, but Sydney is known for hosting a
series of festive events similar to any Yuletide-loving capital
in the northern hemisphere.
Traditional choirs herald in the season in Pitt Street Mall,
and The Very Merry Christmas Rocks Market presents
everything from handmade gif ts to delicious food. for a bit of
sing-along, enjoy australia’s largest free Christmas concert,
Woolworths Carols in the Domain. This popular annual event
is set near the Royal Botanic Garden and promises to deliver
all your festive favourites.
But in australia, there are no chestnuts roasting on an open
fire or Jack frost ripping at your nose. There will be prawns
roasting on a barbie though, so if arctic winter temperatures
are not for you this year, head downunder. Bondi is the
east coast’s most lively beach and is the perfect spot to
meet someone under the mistletoe, surf the waves on your
sleigh surfboard and grill that Christmas dinner the typically
aussie way.
LaKe LouISe, CaNaDa
as the sleigh bells ring out you can take a magical trip
alongside the glistening, frozen Lake Louise in alberta and
take part in winter sports such as ice-skating, cross-country
skiing or snowshoeing.
There are plenty of diversions within the confines of your
hotel, perhaps family movie screening, decorating the
Christmas tree, decorating Christmas stockings, making
gingerbread cookies and Santa’s workshop and games
nights.
for the grown-ups, there’s a massive choice of great
restaurants all over the area – all alongside the picture-
perfect setting that is the stunning Lake Louise.
Pan fried sausages and potatoes, a traditional Christmas street food dish in Estonia. Traditional Swiss Christmas cookies with coconut. Traditional Scandinavian cake. KFC is the festive treat of Japan.
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GReeNLaND
If you’re in the mood to skip the usual holiday feast and are
daring enough to try some truly bizarre food - and we mean
really bizarre then head to Greenland for your festive break. a
traditionally Inuit food is kiviak – which is little auks stuffed in
the carcass of a seal, beak, feathers, feet and all. It is buried
underground for months and left to ferment and eaten raw. and
if that doesn’t take your fancy, another traditional dish is mattak,
which consists of slices of raw whale skin. Not something for the
faint-hearted that’s for sure - but when in Rome, or Greenland ...
PhILIPPINeS
for a long and extremely lavish Christmas, head to the asian
nation of the Philippines. Primarily Christian, you can experience
the traditional event of Simbang Gabi, which is nine days of
mass, culminating in Christmas eve. If you make a wish after
attending all nine days, it will come true, apparently. The hanging
of beautiful lanterns called parols, made of bamboo and paper
is also a sight to behold. These parols are used to light up cities
and especially the path to churches and are an intrinsic part
of the filipino Christmas and result in some truly beautiful and
festive looking street scenes. Traditional foods would include
dishes like Bulalo, pasta and Menudo.
ITaLY
Looking for a Christmas reprisal early in January? In Italy, the
children wait for La Befana, a good witch, to bring them presents
instead of Santa Claus. Making an appearance around Jan 5th,
on the eve of the epiphany, locals leave out drinks and food,
just like we leave milk and cookies for Santa. Travelling on
a broomstick she will leave you lumps of coal if you’ve been
naughty. In Venice, they celebrate with the epiphany boat race
where boats are decorated and people dressed as witches travel
down the Grand Canal.
MeXICo
In Mexico, the festive season starts early. The 12th December is
the birthday of ‘La Guadalupana’ and continues until epiphany
on 6th January. This big finale is for gif t-giving, when children
who have placed request letters in their shoes finally get their
gif ts from Santa. Christmas eve is a huge celebration, with bells
and fireworks at midnight as almost everyone heads to Mass.
Mexicans like to eat a huge meal post-Mass, often feasting
through the night.
Bulalo will warm you up on a ‘cold’ day in the Philippines
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