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World Service,22 Dec 1999,28 mins

Recipes From Round The World

Everywoman

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Feasting and fasting is central to most religions. Vice President on the board of British Jews explains the significance of the food in Passover. Also on the programme: A Muslim writer describes the food served on the table at Eid. A Jamaican chef cooks up the traditional breakfast of salt fish and akee. Plus, how a fruit cake can help ease the symptoms of the menopause; and the significance of the table colour scheme to the Danish.

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