Simple Vegetable Curry Broth This simple vegetable curry broth is the backbone of my good curry cooking. If I am not enjoying its beautiful blend of warm, sophisticated flavors with naan or chapati, it is in every curried dish I make; think fish curry, chicken curry, and all my favorite curried soups. Sometimes I make …
Garlic Chicken Soup We have had terrible flu going around, and nearly everyone I know came down with it. One of my dearest friends, Winnie, was frail with her entire family. She reached out and asked for a soup recipe full of everything good for the flu, but did not taste like a herbal concoction. …
Haricot Verts Recipe With Shallots and Slivered Almonds Haricot verts, a.k.a French green beans, are a fine, crunchy accompaniment to many dishes. I proudly serve them for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. I love them with a slight crunch, a vibrant green appearance, and a buttery, sweet shallot flavor. Slivered almonds add an extra crunch …
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Sauteed Spinach With Bacon Recipe Sauteed spinach is pretty meh for many people. Sauteed spinach with bacon deserves all the glory, especially if you up the bacon quota. The resulting spinach is a perfect side dish that pairs well with nearly everything. In this post, I will show you how to make the splendid side …
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 Kenya’s 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 …
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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 …