I once made white rice for dinner with my roommate back in college and as we were eating, she commented, “I did not know white rice could be this tasty!” She asked to borrow my recipe and I happily gave it to her. As you can guess, that made me super proud and boosted my […]
Every culture has dishes that are deeply tied to it and that people of that culture identify with as ‘their’ dishes. Often, these dishes have particular recipes that are not to be modified, including the tools and equipment that are used in their preparation. This is the case of chapati in East Africa, and especially […]
Chia seed pudding is packed with healthy fats (omega 3 fatty acids) and is high in fiber, which makes it one of the healthiest and most filling breakfast options one can have. The pudding is easy to make with simple and readily available ingredients. In this recipe, I use Greek Yogurt and whole milk as […]
Ugali is the most common staple in East Africa. It is a starchy dish that is made from different types of flour including corn, cassava, millet, and sorghum. The majority of Kenyans, Ugandans, and Tanzanians consume this dish almost daily. Other countries in the region, e.g., Rwanda, Burundi, and the DRC, as well as southern […]
I did not grow up eating cheese. Not because I disliked it, but because cheese was simply absent in my environment growing up. I ate pizza for the first time in college and I don’t remember the cheese in it being super stretchy. So, when I came to the United States and first saw all […]
Eggplant, also known as aubergine, is a nutritious food that is great for all age groups. Yet, there are many people who keep off eggplant accusing it of having a ‘funny’ texture or bland taste among other things. And I am here today for three reasons: first, to go over the health benefits of eggplant […]
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