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  • Nyama Choma Explained

    nyama choma,

    You may be thinking, “nyama choma is just roast meat, what is so special about it?” And I will answer you with ” everything is special about it” Nyama choma is not just a grilled meat, infact, far from it, and I think that calls for a separate post. How Special is Nyama Choma, Really?…

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  • Ranking Traditional Foods from 7 Kenyan Regions

    This post is a discussion on different dishes famous in different regions of Kenya, and why they are characteristic to the specific region Alright, so apparently we have counties now. Cute. But back in Class 4, we were drilled on provinces (or regions ), and that’s what I’m rolling with for this post. 7 regions…

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  • A Sincere Guide to Kenyan School Meals

    Alright, school meals—arguably the only thing keeping you from sneaking off and dropping out after yet another lesson on cations, monoliths, the Agrarian Revolution, surds, and dichotomous keys. Sorry for the PTSD flashback, but you get it. So there you are, crammed into the dining hall, pretending to enjoy the same tragic excuse for food…

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  • How to Bake with a Sufuria (Pot)

    baking in a sufuria

    Baking without an oven? Absolutely possible and remarkably simple with a tool you likely already have in your kitchen – the Sufuria. This guide will take you through the essentials of pot baking, ensuring delicious outcomes every time. This traditional African cooking pot is about to become your favorite baking partner. Whether you’re craving freshly…

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  • Why Butter and Cheese are SO EXPENSIVE in Kenya

    Ah, butter and cheese—the dairy luxuries that make everything better. But if you live in Kenya and enjoy these dairy goodies, you’ve probably noticed something that can make your wallet wince. Why are butter and cheese so expensive in Kenya when milk is relatively affordable? It’s a mystery wrapped in a riddle. Let’s dive in…

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  • Glovo vs Uber Eats, Which is Better?

    Glovo vs Uber Eats

    Both Glovo and Uber Eats are convenient and reliable food delivery services I can recommend to anyone, but is there the better of the two? Technically, yes, depending on everyone’s preferences. The availability of specific restaurants and delivery times can vary between the two platforms, In Nairobi, the delivery riders work across all the delivery…

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  • What Happened to Jumia Food?

    Jumia Food Logo

    In case you are wondering what happened to Jumia Food, well it closed down; not just in Kenya but in other African countries it operates in Such inconsistencies made it challenging to depend on the service since this is the food we are talking about here and time was of the essence. In contrast, competitors…

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  • Your Guide to Fridge Magnets in Kenya: Where to Buy

    Fridge Magnets

    Fridge magnets are popular as both practical tools for holding notes and decorations to personalize kitchen spaces. In this post is literature about fridge magnets and where to actually buy them. Typically, these magnets are made from materials such as plastic, glass, ceramic, or metal, and they often feature a variety of designs, including souvenir…

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  • Why Carrefour is the Cheapest Supermarket in Kenya

    In Kenya and anywhere in the world, the biggest experience about shopping is the pricing. In this post, we will look at why and how Carrefour manages to be the cheapest supermarket in Kenya. Carrefour is the beacon of budget grocery shopping for Nairobians, sadly for the other Kenyans upcountry, Carrefour is only in Nairobi,…

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  • Rosecoco Beans in Kenya: All You Need to Know

    3 June 2023|General Discussion https://toasterding.com/f/rosecoco-all-you-need-to-know Rosecoco bean is a legume also known as borlotti in Italy, or cranberry bean in America due to its color stripes. However, rosecoco closely resembles pinto beans in every aspect, well except for the size. They both have colored stripes but the rosecoco is longer in length.   Pinto is…

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