Baklava: Sweet As Honey

The Ottoman Empire, whose hub was once modern day Turkey, once ruled a territory which spanned southeastern Europe, North Africa, and southwestern Asia from 1299-1923. Amongst various contributions to the world, the Ottomans left a vibrant and rich cuisine as part of their legacy. There is no doubt that Ottoman cuisine not only influenced modern … Continue reading

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Brad Pitt Loves To Eat The Same Food You And I Do

No matter what your creed, color, or bank account size, good food is good food. One thing that the wealthy and powerful do not have is a monopoly on good taste. In fact, the often maligned peasant cuts of meat such as sweetbreads, tongue, and brain have surged into the limelight of fancy dining circles … Continue reading

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Fish ‘n Chips: A Rite Of Passage To Some

Fish and chips have been the consummate working class comfort food in Great Britain since the second half of the 19th century. Jewish businessman Joseph Malin opened up the first fish and chip shop in London, in 1860. Supposedly, Malin developed it as a hybrid between British chips and “Jewish style” fried fish. This food … Continue reading

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Vegetarian Food Is So Delicious!!!

Here at Dine In we value every cuisine equally and try to bring both our vegetarian and non-vegetarian customers as many choices as possible. Vegetarianism has been growing in New Zealand and worldwide. Many people scoff at the idea of being vegetarian because they contend that they need some meat in their diet for both … Continue reading

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New Zealanders Love Their Steak

New Zealanders love their beef. According to a study conducted by the Global Agricultural Information Network in 2010, New Zealanders consumed 120,000 tons of Beef in both 2009 and 2010. Not only does the country consume plenty of beef, it exported 364,000 tons of the product in the same year. The fertile pastures of the … Continue reading

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5 Reasons to Order Takeaway

At least a few times a week, I order food to the house. I realize that I take delivery for granted. There are plenty of places in the world where eaters do not have the convenience of ordering takeout. Here are my top 5 reasons why I order food online so often. 1. Convenience – … Continue reading

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Holy Guacamole…

To some guacamole is ‘Holy’, and a way of life, engrained into the food DNA of a culture. Guacamole is a Mexican dish which appears throughout South America and the rest of the world in various forms. I consider myself a guacamole purist and hate when people try to overcomplicate guacamole which ends up masking … Continue reading

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Me Love Me A Mango Lassi

I love to find healthy, great tasting alternatives, to foods which are high in fat and sugar. For me, if it does not taste great then I can’t view it as a sensible alternative. I love dairy products but realize not all are created equal. The most supreme nutritional form of dairy product is yogurt. … Continue reading

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The Truth Behind American Cuisine

Internationally, American cuisine has long had a treacherous reputation among critics and foodies alike. Most people in the world think of American food as just hamburgers and hot dogs. American fast food is notoriously laden with limitless amounts of hydrogenated fat, refined flour, and sugar. Usually served in huge portions, the worst of American cuisine … Continue reading

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Wood-Fired Ovens Produce the Tastiest Pizza

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There are few things I love more than pizza. I have travelled the world tasting pizza in Chicago, Rome, and other cities and countries, and I have found a common denominator amongst all great pizzas. In my experience, the optimal way to cook pizza is inside a wood-fired oven. Many people think about the dough … Continue reading

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