I recently took the challenge of freeing myself from desires. You know, like you read on those ‘quotes of the day’ things. In the process of doing so, I felt I was starting to fade; like the life force that kept me alive was slowly disappearing. I felt sluggish, tired and was ill all the time.

Analysing my own experience I came to understand that not only a life with no desires is not worth living but also that desires are not as evil as I thought they were.

This apple and chili paste is a must-have in any Mauritian home! We enjoy our chili paste with pretty much all our dishes. It is our way to add a fiery twist to everything from a simple grilled chicken to a sweet pineapple.

Mint is tasty, fragrant and can be used in pretty much everything from spicing up your dishes to just being enjoyed in a glass of cold water.

On top of that, it is super easy to grow from a simple cutting. So let us look at how to plant your own organic mint.