The Best Places to Eat in Mombasa: Street Food & Local Favorites
Photo credit: Andrew Gatere Mombasa isn’t just where I grew up…it’s where my palate was shaped, where food meant community, and where every street corner …
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This is my blog. Stories of my daily life and kitchen tips.
Viral One-Pot Spiced Ribs & Rice Recipe (14M+ Views on Instagram!)
Fall-off-the-bone long ribs, fluffy basmati rice and bold Swahili inspired spices…cooked together in one pressure cooker. This is your new favorite comfort meal, and the internet agrees!
Homemade Potato Chips Two Ways (Because Why Not?)
Look, I don’t know who needs to hear this, but store-bought potato chips wish they had your energy. If you’ve ever found yourself elbow-deep in …
Lazy Cat Cake: The Dessert That Says “I Tried… Kinda”
You know those days when you want cake, but you also want to stay horizontal on the couch binge-watching shows while your cat judges you …
Swahili Tea: The Hug in a Mug You Didn’t Know You Needed
It has come to my attention (via my very observant son) that my blog has been seriously lacking in the tea department. Two lonely drink …
Kunamosa – Pistachio Kunafa Samosas Dipped in Chocolate
I thought about making the viral Dubai chocolate, but then I had a better idea—what if I turned it into sambusa-style goodness? Enter Kunamosa: a …
Swahili Pilau Spiced Chicken with Jollof Rice
There’s nothing like a well-spiced, juicy chicken (yum) paired with amazing Jollof rice to make a meal feel special. This Swahili Pilau Spiced Chicken & Jollof Rice is a …
Juicy Grilled Lamb Chops
If you’re looking for a quick, flavorful and foolproof way to cook lamb chops, you’ve just found it! These Grilled Lamb Chops are packed with warm, smoky spices …
Mchuzi Wa Karanga: The Peanut Butter Sauce That Gets My Kids to Eat Anything!
Listen, if you’ve ever tried negotiating with a toddler over food you know it’s like arguing with a tiny unreasonable lawyer who has nothing to lose. My …