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Campari celebrates with two lucky winners in Suriname during Red Passion Holiday Winningz

Paramaribo – Campari has concluded its Red Passion Holiday Winningz campaign. The company made a
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A party game that reveals more than expected

Some nights are carefully planned. Others unfold on their own. A few friends, a table,
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Campari Wraps Up Holiday Season with ‘Red Passion Holiday Winningz’

Paramaribo, January 2026 – Campari has brought the holiday season to life with its Red
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Caiman Tail Meat Recipe: Creamy, Mild & Family-Friendly

This recipe combines caiman tail meat with a creamy sauce, buttered cabbage, and white rice, creating a tender and flavorful dish suitable for toddlers. The caiman meat, marinated overnight, is cooked carefully to ensure a delightful family meal. The preparation emphasizes comfort, flavor, and the joy of sharing food with loved ones.
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Grill with Confidence: Hands-Off Perfection for Every Cookout

Hey grill masters and keto cooks! We’re all about elevating everyday meals into memorable feasts,
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Pack Light, Worry Less: Unlock Stress-Free Foodie Escapes with Smart Home Security

Imagine this: You’re at a bustling night market in Bangkok, steam rising from sizzling pad
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Spin into the Holidays: Elevate Your Table with The Lazy Susan Revolution

Hello, food lovers and holiday hosts! As the crisp air turns festive and our kitchens
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DIY Essentials for the Wandering Foodie: Stock Your Home Workshop with ALBO’s Black Friday Deals

Hey there, fellow food lovers and adventure seekers! If you’re like me, your life is
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Beginner-Friendly Keto Recipes to Fuel Your Journey

Welcome back to my keto corner, where we’re diving into the heart of the keto
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Embracing Normalcy: My Journey to Weight Loss through the Keto Lifestyle

Hey there, fellow journeyers on the path to wellness! Welcome to my corner of the
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Home Cooking: Meatballs & Bitter melon

Hello, amazing home cooks! I’m thrilled to connect with you all and share a delightful
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Curaçao Rises as a Top Destination for Foodies

The Dutch Caribbean Island of Curaçao is recognized worldwide for its rich history, diverse culture,
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Now open: Sandals® Royal Curaçao says ‘Bon Bini’ to the Dutch Caribbean

June 01, 2022, Sandals Resorts, 40th Anniversary Sandals Resorts International (SRI) announces the opening of
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Cooking Class Adventures: Sranan Cuisine

April, the month I had my “little” cooking class adventure! Some of my girls and
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Our first cooking video on YouTube

We are proud to announce our first cooking video on YouTube. 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗲𝘀 |
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Resto & Winebar Folga in Krakow

Resto & Winerbar Folga Dinner at Resto & Winebar Folga in Krakow for tonight’s dinner.
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A conversation with… Xaviera Mijnhijmer

Suriname’s well-known and still our reigning pastry chef of the year! Xaviera has been with
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Beach Picnic Fine Dining Style

A birthday girl’s wish come true. Her beach picnic concept well prepared and thought out.
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Trinidad 🇹🇹 – worth a few days

If you’ve got the opportunity to travel for a few days… Trinidad is an option
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Destination Krakow, Poland: Polish Cuisine.

Our destination this week Krakow, Poland meaning: hello Polish Cuisine! This being a first-time visit
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Melanzane lasagna: Recipe of the week!

Melanzane lasagna is the recipe of the week. What more could you ask for eggplant
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Local Dealer: Not your usual dealer…

When one can’t go to Mexico during this pandemic, the next best thing I have
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Caribbean Culinary Bites: August 2020

U.S. PORK MARKET TRENDS Pork production has fully rebounded following COVID-19 disruptions in April/May. Production
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Curaçao Hotel Updates: Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort

Last month we wrote the first update, the hotel where the King and Queen of
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Next stop: Coquille Seafood Restaurant in Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki meaning “victory of the Thessalians”: the second largest city of Greece, over 1 million
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Restrictions lifted: My first stop: Sagardi.

This past month the restrictions have been lifted in some countries somewhat and our lives
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Curaçao Hotel Updates: Avila Beach Hotel

Avila Beach Hotel has new and improved post-COVID-19 menus & enlarges its beach area. It’s
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Try everything, keep the good: JiJi’s Way

Surinamese cuisine is often criticized, a criticism that is not entirely unjustified, for being too
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Even better at cooking: The basic pan set and special pans

A good pan is an investment for life. Rather buy a few expensive high-quality pans
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Quarantine & recreating mom’s salmon dish.

Quarantined… never did we think that this would be a situation that so impacted our
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Fine dining versus Surinamese cuisine

Have you ever heard of fine dining? Restaurants can be categorized into categories where fine
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Even better at cooking: The Essentials – Pots and Pans

I usually just write about my own experiences, in the culinary world and traveling. I
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Good France/ Goût de France event Postponed

In this troubled period that we are going through, the Good France event, scheduled to
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Hands down the best Black bean Eggplant and steamed fish

The Asian kitchen has always been a weakness of mine, the different flavors and tastes
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Will you marry me? Yes, I will!

Will you marry me? Yes, I will! Great! Now I got your attention. lol There is magic in that moment and the mind immediately wanders to a magical isle and, seemingly out of nowhere, appear visions of a ceremony in an intimate setting, surrounded by loved ones and in an ambiance created just for you. Voila, you are in Curaçao.
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Broccoli and Mushroom Noodles

Njan Switi! Eet smakelijk! Bon appetit! Buon appetito! Nikmati makananmu! Aproveite a sua refeição! Enjoy
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Let's get it snapping… Red Snapper.🐟🔴

Food /fuːd/ noun1. any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink or that
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Our First Vacation Destination: Aruba 🇦🇼 part 2

As promised, here’s the second part of our trip. Enjoy! 🙂 Day 6 Snorkeling somewhere
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Goût de/Good France 2020: 6th edition of the global event

On the initiative of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and Alain Ducasse
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Our First Vacation Destination: Aruba 🇦🇼 part 1

🙌 Whoop whoop 🙌 Our first vacation together as a family! Snapping pictures… AUA here
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Refined Dining: Quality and Style

l’Hermitage – the facts l’Hermitage is a high-end restaurant that is specialized in fine dining.
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Fulfilling a wish: “He wanted that”

Surinam Airways Fête de la Cuisine: A tribute to Paul Nolet Paramaribo, May 21, 2019 – In tribute
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Curaçao Culinair: THE party of the year for foodies!

The culinary delights of Curaçao, all gathered at one location. Curaçao Culinair is celebrating its
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Sunday – Healthy Food Tip #07

Base your meals on starchy carbohydrates Starchy carbohydrates should make up just over one third
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JJ’s foodie journey – February 2019

These journeys have become a part of a routine. I’m being honest, and I’m still
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Good to know your ingredients: Zest

Good to know your ingredients! Always research and know what you eat. ———- Zest Pronounce
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A Foodie’s Idea for Valentine’s Day

Even though Valentine’s Day is almost over, I still wanted to share this with you.
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JJ’s Foodie Journey – August till December 2018

First, of, I’d like to apologize for not writing as much the last few months
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Evening out: Taste of Burma 🇲🇲

On the last day of the month May, I had the Taste of Burma on my mind. Gathered a couple of girls, the group was growing and 6 confirmed of the 11 asked. Eventually, due to circumstances, 2 had to cancel at the last minute. 😔 They did miss out! 
I wanted to share our well spend evening at Azteca’s Exotic Foods with you. Hope you enjoy the read, as much as we did the food. Imagine the taste if possible 😉.
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Sunday – Healthy Food Tips #03

Practical tips that cover the basics of healthy eating, and can help you make healthier
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Know Your Ingredients – Garlic

Garlic Pronounce it: gar-lik Good to know your ingredients! Always research and know what you
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Patio 83 – Soft Opening

Our two well-known chefs, Michael Hermelijn and Nicole Tong Sang, decided to put their heads
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Sunday – Healthy Food Tips  #02

Practical tips that cover the basics of healthy eating, and can help you make healthier
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Know Your Ingredients – Butter

Butter Pronounce it: butt-err Good to know your ingredients! Always research and know what you
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Sunday – Healthy Food Tips #01

Practical tips that cover the basics of healthy eating, and can help you make healthier
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Turkey. Cranberry Sauce. Sweet Potato Pie.

What does Thanksgiving dinner look like at your house? Last year was my first time
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Our Second Award: The Liebster Award 2017

We’ve been nominated for our second award! First of all, we would like to thank
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Sanuk – Fun is a way of life

SANUK… a new concept Courtyard by Marriott Paramaribo introduced on Tuesday, September 12. Fun is
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Surinamese Brewery brings fresh refreshing beer to the market

Published in Dutch online on The West, September 21, 2017 On September 20th, the launch of
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Corks & Forks 2017 – The Sixth Edition

Landgoed Brakkeput May May and Licores Maduro proudly present the 6th edition of “Corks &
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Our First Award and the Nominees!

  Hello Hellooo…!!! We received our first award and it feels so great to know that
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Exploring Curaçao restaurants: Oporto Restaurant

Oporto Restaurant the second on my list of eight restaurants we visited! Oporto is a striking
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Etiquette: Table manners & Dresscode

Table Manners & Dress code There are many written and unwritten rules on being polite
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Connected Through Variation

One of the most important philosophical questions is; how can people live together? Each individual
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Exploring Curaçao restaurants: Gouverneur de Rouville

Restaurant & Café Gouverneur de Rouville, the first on my list of eight restaurants we visited!
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Willi Burger – Toko Willi Wood

Last Saturday, April 8, Curaçao launched a new delicacy, namely “WILLI BURGER” in the presence
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Customer service and Communication

Customer service is a requirement if you work in the hospitality industry. Except for food,
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Shrimp Cocktail

Ingredients: Homemade cocktail sauce: Mayonnaise, Ketchup, salt and pepper 5XL Shrimps, cooked, chilled, peeled, tail-on
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Traveling Experiences: Part 2 – Vegas baby!

Vegas baby! We arrived! After picking up our luggage at baggage claim, we hailed a
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Restaurant Week all over the Caribbean

In Suriname, we recently had our second restaurant week! Not long ago, we didn’t know
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Another Gold medal for Surinamese Rum

-Repost from Starnieuws.com– Another Gold medal for Surinamese Rum! This proves that our own Borgoe rum
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Flavors of Curacao 2016

Bigger and Tastier On October 28th and 29th, Curaçao Hospitality and Tourism Association (CHATA) will
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Tan Bun Skrati: growing and processing…

Terroir, fermenting and drying Each of the gardens gives the trees in it a specific
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Goût de France au Suriname

Goût de France is celebrating the French gastronomy in various locations worldwide on March 21st
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So You Think You Can Cook?! 2015 – the results –

Finale So You Think You Can Cook?!: Game, set and match YUM WORST The successful
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Wippy Strei Bori Soup Edition, eerste pindasoepwedstrijd in Su!

This article is in Dutch: Zaterdag 14 november wordt door Handelsmaatschappij L. Willemsberg N.V, in
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Home Cooking: Witlof and broccoli – a Dutch oven dish

I was in the mood again to cook me something odd and foreign to my
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Curacao North Sea Jazz 2015!

Curaçao North Sea Jazz festival (CNSJ) is one of the most exciting programs sponsored by
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Lunch at Avila Beach Hotel Curaçao

March 2014, I wrote a blog about Avila’s delicious Keshi Yena. This year, I’m glad to
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Press Trip #Sureporters Curaçao – day One (September 3rd) – Dinner

Yes! Dinner at ACOYA Curaçao!!! This day couldn’t get any better… After lunch we all
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Press Trip #Sureporters Curaçao – day One (September 3rd) – Arrival

Every year during the first weekend of September, the Curaçao Tourist Board (CTB) invites a group of
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Sharing the Passion: Krasnapolsky Star Dinner 2015

Hotel Krasnapolsky is culinary  upside down on 26 and June 27! Hotel Krasnapolsky is organizing for the
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Results Suriname Culinary Team at the Taste of the Caribbean 2015

The Results The Suriname Chefs Association is very proud to present you with the results of The
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Bahamas, Puerto Rico Top Taste of the Caribbean Competition

Repost from Caribbean Journal: Bahamas, Puerto Rico Top Taste of the Caribbean Competition Above: the Bahamas
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New species of Frog named after Puro Coffee

Turnhout, 18 June 2015 Miko is thrilled to announce Pristimantis puruscafeum, a new species of
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Culinary magazine Victuals now also available on Amazon Kindle!

The culinary magazine Victuals, is now also available on the Kindle from Amazon.com.  Editor Jill-Joy
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Bi-weekly column [in SHAPE fitness & more]: A lot of people spend hours on a treadmill. Why?

Some find it the easiest way of exercising. When you goal is fat loss, burning
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Culinary Dinner with your friends and family

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Denk je dat Het Surinaams Culinair Team bij de volgende competitie een medaille verdient?
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Fork. Knife. Action: The Pizza Sub

Fork. Knife. Action. Hey, all, I would like to thank everyone for liking the page/blog
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Bi-weekly column [in SHAPE fitness & more]: We all know that in orderto lose weight we need to exercise

We also know that strength training is the best option. But how do you start?
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Fork. Knife. Action. – The Mystery of the Cheesecake

I find it somewhat ironic that when I decide to write my first food blog
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An Amazing Culinary Experience at Moments!

Join Suriname’s best! Chefs, Pastry Chef and Bartender this month on April 28th in Moments Restaurant,
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Bi-weekly column [in SHAPE fitness & more]: People who do groupclasses, persevere longer…

Did you know that people who do group classes, persevere longer? Working out in a group
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Bi-weekly column [in SHAPE fitness & more]: What kind of workout is best for my body to look what I want it to look like.

Now we’ve come to the part where it gets even more interesting. What kind of
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Do you think that the Suriname Culinary Team deserves a medal at the next competition?

Do you think that the Suriname Culinary Team deserves to win a medal at the
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Where will you go for Sushi….. Let the battle of the SUSHI begin!

Where will you go for Sushi? Sushi-Ya Starting Monday…. ALL YOU CAN EAT SUSHI!!!!! HOW
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Home Cooking: Oven-baked Zucchini and Tomatoes

Sometimes you’re at home and you just do not know what to cook. I started
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Home Cooking: Spiced Pork with Stirfried Broccoli and Apple

Sometimes you’re at home and you just want to try something new……something a little ‘different’.
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Bi-weekly column [in SHAPE fitness & more]: how to find a gym orsportscentre that fits you

In our first blog we spoke about the first step to success. Now it’s time to
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Bi-weekly column [in SHAPE fitness & more]: To change your body, youmust first change your mind

How many times have you decided to start working out, if it’s either in a
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DIY table top BBQ at Lee’s Korean Restaurant

Starting Monday 26th of January Lee’s Korean Restaurant proudly introduced a new concept: DIY table
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Who’s the Chef? – Floris van Noort – His point of view about the Surinamese HORECA life

Floris van Noort was born in Limburg, The Netherlands. He started working in the kitchen
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Where to go and get some food in the weekend? – Royal Torarica – Getting the Royal Experience

Food, what a pleasure it is to be able to have it… Victuals had the
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Opening new Riverview Restaurant

This Saturday, Courtyard Marriott Paramaribo, opens the doors of their new Riverview Restaurant… Stay Tuned for more
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Where to Eat/Dine this Christmas… – Updated – 23/12/14

Just a little heads-up on some places where you dine this coming Christmas 🙂 Marina
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Suriname’s first Vodka – Voltz!

The Suriname Alcoholic Beverages NV (SAB) held their launch party of Suriname’s first Vodka –
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Krasnapolsky Star Dinner – Sharing Passion – Wan Pipel

On Saturday evening Victuals’ art director and I went to the krasnapolsky star dinner.  We
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Meesterkok Angélique Schmeinck deelt passie voor koken met Surinaamsechefs

Het delen van ‘passie voor eten’ en ‘de verbondenheid van volk en vaderland’ gaan hand in hand bij de vierde editie
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“Students” are raising Funds for their Internship abroad

Yesterday evening we had the pleasure of enjoying food from recently certificate chefs. They received
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Who’s the Chef? – Xaviera Mijnhijmer –

Who         :   Xaviera Mijnhijmer What       :   Pastry Chef Where 
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Who’s the Chef? – Lorenzo Harper –

Who:                     Lorenzo Harper What:                   Senior Chef Where:                 Hotel Torarica 1. Where did
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Zeven medailles voor culinair team bij Taste of the Caribbean

Het culinair team van Suriname met de medailles Het Surinaamse culinair team heeft tijdens Taste
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All you can Eat Fingerfood & Cocktails

ALL YOU CAN EAT FINGERFOOD & COCKTAILS Op 23 juni is hun laatste “feestje” voor dat
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Who’s the Chef? – Benedicto Cataggatan Jr. –

Who         :   Benedicto Cataggatan Jr. What       :   Chef Where 
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Chefs show their skills at National Culinary competitions

Published on Starnieuws.com – April, 28,2014, 12:30PM Lorenzo Harper is the chef of the year 2014
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Who’s the Chef? – Stein Hoogdorp –

Marloes  Luiting (l) & Stein Hoogdorp (r) Who      :               Stein Hoogdorp                                What     :              Chef Where  :              
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Gourmetten… a new culinary tradition in Suriname?

“Gourmetten” (Gourmette) is a phenomenon that is likely to come over from Asia. It is
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Who’s the Chef? – Stephanie E. Loor

  Who:             Stephanie E. Loor Age:               26 Where did you learn how to
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Who’s the Chef? – Jethro Wirht –

Who:             Jethro WirhtWhat:           Executive Sous ChefWhere:         Rumors Lounge at Hotel KrasnapolskyAge:               26 1.      Where did you learn
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6th Suriname Chefs Association Fundraising Dinner Event

Come and let the Suriname Culinary Team spoil your taste buds.Continue to support them on their route
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Who’s the Chef? – Max Resomardono –

The brothers Resomardono: Max (l) & Mike (r) Who:             Max Andy Resomardono What:          
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– Deliciousness comes with an Extravagant dinner –

Last week, on March 12th and 13th, Hotel Krasnapolsky had their Second Extravaganza Star Dinner.
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A Curacao visit and Keshi Yena – local dish –

We have had the pleasure of visiting the Dutch Caribbean Island of Curacao invited by the Curacao Tourist Board. One
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Burger Battle@Bar Zuid OR Suit NV & Soeng Ngie’s Family & Friends Cookout

Yesterday it was difficult to choose where to go…. Burger Battle@Bar Zuid OR Suit NV & Soeng
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SUIT N.V. & Soeng Ngie present: The First Family & Friends Cookout!

Lots to do this weekend! If you haven’t made any plans yet for the weekend…
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Hotel Krasnapolsky organizes unique dinner with chef Ramon Beuk and SVH Master Chef Edwin Vinke

On March 12th and 13th, Hotel Krasnapolsky will have the Extravaganza Star Dinner. It introduces chef Ramon Beuk and SVH
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Where to go and get some food in the weekend? – Puur –

“Puur” the Dutch word for Pure. This restaurant has an European touch to it. Former
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4th Suriname Chefs Association Fundraising Dinner Event

Come and let the Suriname Culinary Team spoil your taste buds.Continue to support them on their route
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Where to go and get some food in the weekend? – De Vliegende Hollander –

De Vliegende Hollander We’ve been trying to go to this fairly new restaurant, De Vliegende Hollander is its
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3rd Suriname Chefs Association Fundraising Dinner Event

Come and let the Suriname Culinary Team spoil your taste buds.Continue to support them on their route
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2nd Suriname Chefs Association Fundraising Dinner Event

Come and let the Suriname Culinary Team spoil your taste buds.Continue to support them this year to
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Raising funds for the Suriname Culinary Team to Participate at the Taste of the Caribbean 2014

 On Tuesday, 14th, the Suriname Chefs Association organised the first Fundraising Dinner for 2014, prepared by the
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1st Suriname Chefs Association Fundraising Dinner Event

Come and let the Suriname Culinary Team spoil your taste buds. Continue to support them this year
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Starting the New Year with celebrating & food!

New Year’s Eve is all about celebration. Celebrating with family and friends, even celebrating with
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