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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Rachel Dixon

The Culinary Olympics

Culinary olympics
And they're off! The Olympic torch is lit Photograph: Jens Meyer/AP
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The Israeli team fly their flag proudly ... Photograph: Jens Meyer/AP
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The Japanese team look overjoyed to be carrying theirs ... Photograph: Jens Meyer/AP
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But the Germans are strangely understated for a host nation Photograph: Jens Meyer/AP
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Chefs search for the secret of success in each others' hats Photograph: Jens Meyer/AP
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Britain's Mark Hill mixes turmeric-coloured dough Photograph: Jens Meyer/AP
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A sugar-coated lizard, made by the United Arab Emirates team Photograph: Jens Meyer/AP
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A competitor from Singapore gets technical Photograph: Jens Meyer/AP
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A marzipan and chocolate sculpture by the Hungarians Photograph: Jens Meyer/AP
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This is what it's all about: gold medal glory Photograph: Jens Meyer/AP
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