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December 2017 n Issue 43

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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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.

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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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ultimate roastbeef

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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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uRBAN FRuIT

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

exciting. She found a way to make delicious fruits such as strawberries

and pineapples a little more mobile…

and so urban fruit began. Just fruit, gently baked with no refined sugar

or concentrates. 1 of your 5 a day, with no added funny business to

tarnish it’s healthy splendour.

ThE PRIMAL PALEO PROTEIN BARS

The Primal Pantry’s purpose is to provide a range of tasty nutritious

foods, which fully compliment a paleo lifestyle, free of any grains,

dairy, refined sugars and vegetable oils and always made with 100%

natural GMo free ingredients. These claim to be the cleanest protein

bars around. a range of 2 all natural and incredibly tasty primal protein

bars, with up to 21% protein per bar (55g). Sticking with their values

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as a runner, Pip was always on the lookout for delicious things to eat

before heading out into the great outdoors. as a firm believer that

food should be super tasty, yet packed with nutrients and energy, she

began making her own nut butters. Determined to keep things simple,

she removed refined sugars and palm oil to celebrate the mighty nut,

then added other natural ingredients for an extra flavour kick. Naturally

nutritious nut butters are made from just roasted nuts and a sprinkling

of sea salt, so they’re incredibly fresh, deliciously pure and bursting with

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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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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

The Northern lights or aurora borealis is a spec-

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