Me and two of my sisters in Nairobi circa 2000. "Generally I and Nairobi were in very good understanding, and at one time I drove through the town and thought: There is no world without Nairobi's streets." - Isak Dinesen, Out of Africa I want to write, but I find no words. Many have asked if I have ever been to Westgate in Nairobi. The answer is "Yes." When I see the images on the news, I ...
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Double Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies
I did some adventure baking (you know, the kind that could turn into a disaster really quickly because you wander off the recipe path?) today for the kids' afternoon snack, and we went down a wonderful, chocolate road. I started with Crisco's Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe because, well, it IS the ultimate chocolate chip cookie recipe. But chocolate chips weren't enough ...
Thursday’s Featured Artisan: Nancy
Yes, I know that today is Friday. I'm behind. An unexpected trip to the children's clinic will do that to you. Don't worry. They're fine. It's a virus. Isn't it always a virus? Sometimes I think doctors just say that because they truly have no idea why your child is sick, but they suspect she'll be better in a day or two. Of course, by then, she'll be sick with whatever germs she picked up ...
Tuesday’s Featured Artisan: Dorcas
We met Dorcas in the middle of Mathare Valley, one of Kenya's largest slums. She and some other women were sitting in a small alley/courtyard creating beaded art. In a dimly lit room behind her we found a treasure trove of jewelry, all lovingly handmade by Dorcas and the other women of her group. Look at that smile, y'all. Beautiful and bright. And, shining ...