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  Levant by Anissa Helou – more than just a cookbook

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  “When I was in Gaziantep in south eastern Turkey last year researching my cookbook I visited a large hangar where this man was rolling ceviz sucugu, grape leather for walnut

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  What do Atul Kochhar, a colourful palace and seabass curry have in common?

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  Dubai; FooDiva was reminded earlier this year of Atul Kochhar whilst lunching at the casual, contemporary Indian eatery Zafran at Dubai Marina Mall that he consults for. My lunch companion was singing his praises and those of his one Michelin-star North Indian restaurant Benares in London, as well as Tamarind where as head chef he earned his first Michelin in 2001 before venturing on his own - all whilst engrossed in his cookbooks. Well the celebrated Indian chef is now opening...

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• A Ramadan competition winner plus a Chef Osama dessert recipe – brought to you by Braun

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  Dubai; Who wants a hamper brimming with Braun gadgets and goodies? Brenda Abdelall is this week’s lucky winner of our Braun Ramadan competition! Brenda takes homes her AED 1,000 hamper to help concoct her favourite Eid dish of falafel.

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• Who’s the winner of this week’s Ramadan competition? Plus a product review and grand giveaway – brought to you by Braun

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  Dubai; So who takes home a Braun Multiquick cordless hand processor this week? The winner of the second round of our Braun Ramadan competition is Ayisha Kanwal who will be whizzing up good old fashioned mayonnaise. You most certainly need a strong processor to perfect this much loved condiment. Mabrouk! But FooDiva Friends don’t despair; read on, we have another giveaway up for grabs.

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• Our Ramadan competition winners plus another giveaway. Meet Chef Osama and a signature recipe – courtesy of Braun

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  Dubai; No point beating round the Braun bush, who’s soon going to be on their way to Atlantis Dubai’s Asateer Ramadan tent for an Iftar feast?

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• Kenwood presents its latest squeeze; the Centrifugal Juicer. A review and a giveaway.

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  Dubai; FooDiva loves the odd product review, especially when we have a competition giveaway for you. What’s more we’re bringing you a preview before the product launches in the UAE later this month. Kenwood’s latest squeeze; the Centrifugal Juicer.

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• Pierre Gagnaire and melt-in-your-mouth macaroons

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  Dubai; FooDiva’s first taste of the French culinary genius that is Pierre Gagnaire was five years ago at his London restaurant Sketch, when my date managed to secure us a table as walk-in guests. No he didn’t have ‘wasta’, but as an F&B (industry lingo for food & beverage) veteran, he knew very well that a restaurant always […]

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• Maurizio’s magical meat…and the odd vegetable

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  Dubai; From Mireille to Maurizio, FooDiva continues to taste and savour more dishes. Chef Maurizio’s latest Italian supper menu features a beautiful mix of beef and vegetarian dishes. Antipasti: Pecorino miele e pere – Pecorino cheese with sliced pear, drizzled with acacia honey and a sprinkling of black pepper. Antipasti: Carne cruda condita , con […]

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• Mireille's monkfish à la FooDiva

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  Dubai; It’s about time FooDiva shared an odd recipe or two with you, don’t you agree? I am a huge fan of Mireille Giuliano, author of a number of recipe and lifestyle books including her bestseller ‘French Women Don’t Get Fat’, which had me so hooked I read her four books back to back. It may […]

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