Spaghetti squash is one of those vegetables that many people simply walk by in the grocery store because they just don’t know what to do with it. That shouldn’t be the case though because this vegetable is packed with all the good stuff. Spaghetti squash is low in calories, high in fiber, vitamins B and […]
Ugali, also referred to as sima in Swahili, is a staple in East Africa. Versions of it are also consumed in other African countries. For instance, South African countries have nsima while West African countries are well known for fufu and garri consumption. Western countries enjoy dishes that are closely similar to ugali as well […]
I am not gonna lie, Brussels sprouts are one of the foods I never used to eat before I moved to the United States. I used to think, “Hmm… those miniature cabbages look weird.” Ignoring them I did until I decided, again all by myself, that it was time to try these little cuties. Because […]
East African cuisine can be placed into two broad categories: (1) cuisine that is native to the region, and (2) cuisine that was introduced to the region by other cultures. The former category comprises foods such as matoke, finger millet and its brown ugali, and nyama choma, just to name a few. The latter category […]
Beef stew is one of the greatest ways to eat beef. It is a perfect option between the quick pan-seared steaks and the slow pot roasts. Yet, it is packed with flavor and juiciness and is versatile enough to be served with just about any side you can think of. This Kenyan beef stew, which […]
This was my go-to breakfast, mid-morning, or afternoon snack when I was a graduate student a few years ago. I would take my yogurt, granola, and berries mix to school and I’d be munching on it quietly as I worked on the never-ending grad school papers. I loved this combination for its yumminess but more […]
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