ABOUT ME
Hi, I'm Vanessa.
A food blogger and social media specialist with an unhealthy obsession for potatoes.
Who am I?
I have been sharing these quick recipes on my social media channels for the last 5 years and I have organically grown my Instagram page to 75k plus followers where I have a very engaged community that feels like family. My YouTube subscription is currently at 66,000 while my Tiktok account has 12k followers.
I have authored and self-published two cookbooks; Swahili Food Made Easy and More Swahili Food Made Easy which will be out in May, 2022. Swahili Food Made Easy was stocked at Borders where it sold out but you can still purchase online copies on Amazon.
I also ran a food delivery business in Kenya for close to 5 years. Hmm, 5 seems to be my magic number. Some of the brands I have worked with include Shangri-La, Sadia Chicken, Talabat and Instashop.
Why Swahili Food?
Swahili food has been at the heart of my kitchen for the past 18 years. Over time, I’ve perfected shortcuts and techniques to prepare delicious meals quickly and effortlessly. For years, my friends and family encouraged me to share these mouthwatering recipes with the world, and now, as a stay-at-home mum, I finally have the opportunity to do so.
My goal is to introduce more people to the vibrant flavors of Swahili cuisine and to help Swahili food lovers recreate their favorite dishes with ease. On my blog and YouTube channel, I share step-by-step recipes and videos designed to guide you in the kitchen and help you become a master of Swahili cooking. Let’s bring these incredible flavors to your table!
How did i become an expert on Swahili food?
Cooking became second nature to me. I spent countless hours at family friends’ homes, learning to make chapatis, kaimatis, pilau, biryani—you name it. At home, my mum, a brilliant cook, taught me how to whip up tantalizing Swiss dishes. When I married my husband, who is part Baluchi and part Seychellois, my culinary journey expanded even further to include Indian, Arab, and Seychellois flavors. Now, I get to share all this with you.
Fast forward to today: I’m living in Muscat, Oman, with my three beautiful kids (yes, the jellybeans are growing up fast!). After relocating from Nairobi, Kenya, I was thrilled to discover that Oman and the Swahili coast share so many culinary similarities. It feels like home in more ways than one.
I am so honored to share these recipes with you. It brings me immense joy to help people reconnect with the flavors of their childhood and keep these treasured recipes alive for generations to come.
Whether you’re here to rediscover a part of your heritage, try something new, or simply enjoy the comforting magic of Swahili food, welcome. Karibu sana! Let’s cook, eat, and share this journey together.
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My Latest Cookbook
More Swahili Food Made Easy is a follow-up to the successful first book of the same name. Building on the foundation of the first book, this cookbook offers a wider range of Swahili dishes and expands on the theme of making cooking these dishes easy and accessible. Vanessa Mehri has included personal short stories about her connection to each recipe, adding a unique and personal touch to the book. This second installment is a must-have for those interested in exploring and creating delicious Swahili cuisine in their own kitchens.
The cookbook is now available to purchase on the site.