Tanzania may be widely known for being home to Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain, or for its other numerous natural wonders, but what do you know about the country’s cuisine? Tanzanian cuisine is flavorful and diverse, influenced by the country’s various cultures and regions. From the spicy streets of Zanzibar to the hearty meals of […]
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East African Flavors: Comparing the Cuisines of Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania
What is East Africa Known For? East Africa is a region renowned for quite a number of things (not bragging at all), including its crazy fast marathoners, breathtaking landscapes, thriving wildlife, and captivating cultures like that of the Maasai. Hey, the region offers some of the top safari destinations in the world! But what is […]
Commonly Eaten Tubers Across the World and Their Health Benefits
What are Tubers? Tubers are a type of vegetable that grows underground. They are essentially the swollen parts of a plant’s root or stem. Tubers are a good source of carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals and can be prepared in various ways such as boiling, roasting, or baking. In this article, I review the commonly eaten […]
15 Must-Try Kenyan Dishes for Any Visitor
Kenya is a culturally diverse country, and that diversity is well illustrated in the country’s cuisine which is a vibrant mix of flavors and ingredients. At the same time, numerous dishes are popular across the country that any visitor is sure to encounter if they visit. The following are the top fifteen must-try Kenyan dishes […]
Common Vegetables in Kenya and the United States
Every region of the world seems to have leafy vegetables that are local, native, or unique to it. Often, I look at videos of people preparing vegetable dishes and I am like, “What plant is that now?” I wouldn’t be surprised if someone else said the exact same statement about the vegetables that I grew […]
Comparing Popular Meat Dishes in the United States and East Africa
One of the things I like to do whenever I encounter food from other cultures is to evaluate how it has been prepared and to draw comparisons with how we prepare the same dishes in my own culture. Take beef for example. It is consumed globally, but how each culture consumes it varies widely and […]