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Transition Tokus 2012

January 3, 2012January 13, 2012 by Mama Tokus

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This Christmas brought me closer to doom. OK, so the Mayan spokesman is saying for us not to worry, but December 20th, 2012 is looking like a big deadline for civilisation. With the emphasis on dead. That’s what my pessimistic side is telling me. Luckily, as a Libran, I balance…

Shrimp Stew | WWOZ New Orleans 90.7 FM

October 20, 2011December 28, 2011 by Mama Tokus

Mama Tokus

You feeling nippy yet? I've just come across this warming shrimp stew, courtesy of my pals at the BEST RADIO STATION EVER broadcasting "New Orleans to the Universe". Don't be put off by the American cup measurements (that you can convert here). Mind you. What's crab boil when it's at…

Mama’s been papped

April 5, 2011December 28, 2011 by Mama Tokus

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Mama Tokus has featured in the international press! After attending her mate’s Indian food event, she got snapped by the paparazzi – literally. Famous Italian national newspaper Il Repubblica sent a reporting team to document Mongo Denoon and the OK Catering Success, which was running an Indian food and movie…

N’Awlins in my blood

December 2, 2009December 28, 2011 by Mama Tokus

Mama Tokus

I have been to the source and back in the last month. N’Awlins – birthplace of jazz and blues – has me in its thrall. Unfashionable as it sounds to say this but I like America. And Americans (truth is I am one by birth, so I’m claiming some kinda…