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Can you guess what woke me up before the alarm clock? There is a specific kind of magic in the things that shape us before we even realise they are doing so. For me, that smelled like black tea brewing back home, in Vacoas. Growing up in Mauritius, black tea

Stays at the Pass As a pastry chef working in Michelin-starred restaurants for six years now, I’ve seen more than just perfectly plated dishes and elevated service. I’m lucky to work in an open kitchen for 2 main reasons: 1. It breaks down the mystery of food

A little disclaimer: No pastry in this one, just me and the outdoors! I see a sparrow, just like the Mauritian Fody that used to come to our garden every morning in Mauritius. It would perch quietly on the longan tree, waiting for my mum to give it bread. I

and What It Takes From You It’s funny. I asked a few people what they thought of this title. Some said it didn’t make sense. Others got it right away. Honestly, I relate to it completely, so I’m keeping it. I’m a pastry chef in fine

Of runways and railways Since my early teens, I’ve always been fascinated by the sky. Watching planes take off and disappear into the clouds felt magical. I couldn’t explain why it moved me so deeply, but I think it had to do with wanting to see more of

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