Cucumber Salad Recipe The crunch of the cucumber makes me happy; arranging its slices under my eyes makes me happier. I think it is the perfect exorcism. This simple cucumber salad recipe has amazingly uplifting powers, especially on a hot summer afternoon. It pairs perfectly with such things as mutton pilau, grilled tilapia, or grilled …
Which Cold Coffee Is The Best? Cold Brew vs. Iced Coffee A coffee tequila negroni inspired my long and consuming loyalty to the heaven-made match that ice and coffee are. I will take coffee on the rocks any day; luckily, the sun likes it where I live. Cold brew Vs. Iced coffee? Cold brew is …
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Why Is My Espresso Watery? Pulling the perfect espresso takes a lot more than owning a high-end espresso machine. Even expert baristas pull weak espressos sometimes. A weak espresso shot is a huge insult to any trained coffee palate. If you just got into homemade espressos, you may find yourself asking the most popular question …
The Pure, Earthy Richness of Beloved Nyama Choma For a majority of my country people, the sound of a good time is roaring laughter, endless banter, sizzling meat on a charcoal grill, and a bottle in hand. Nyama Choma, a smoky flavored grilled meat is the cornerstone of Kenyan cuisine. Why is Nyama choma important …
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How safe is Your Nonstick Cookware? Growing up, typical of Kenyan households, we had Aluminum pots, a.k.a sufurias. My mother made us scrub the pots to a shine. I hated it. I got to live my dream of never holding steel wool in my hands when I flew the nest. I got my first set …
Best Kenyan Coffee (7 Top Brands in 2025) Kenya is a love or hate coffee origin. Those who love a good Kenyan (I mean coffee) remain loyal to the pleasant tropical fruity flavors and the incredibly rare lime, ‘sprite-like’ taste in some varietals. Haters dislike what many describe as a tomato-soup taste in some varieties …
Probiotic Smoothies Probiotic smoothies are a fantastic, creative way of getting the good bacteria, and squeezing several servings of produce into your day’s diet. If you are a picky eater like me, your imagination shouldn’t stop at sauerkraut, homemade kimchi, or unsweetened yogurt for boosting your body’s beneficial bacteria population. Making a probiotic smoothie is …
Best Pan for Boiling Milk Fun fact: Spilling milk is a holy ritual among Hindus during a housewarming ceremony. Milk is a symbol of prosperity and boiling it to spillage in a new house is like sending an invitation to the goddess of wealth. Well, you may not need the best pan for boiling milk …
Clean Eating for Beginners For me, cooking and eating good food have been a long love affair filled with both sublime and ridiculous moments. I believe that good eating is a risk and have never been excessively obsessed with extreme ‘good’ and ‘bad’ views toward food. Nonetheless, I care for healthy eating. Up till recently, …
Best BBQ Rubs BBQ is wonderful; a happy vibe, delicious meat with great drippings and an inviting smoky air. I go to BBQ parties for the meat and so does anyone who loves themselves. Subpar meat is such a killjoy at a BBQ party. As the host, you must aim to please with technique and …