After I finished college, I spent two years living in Nairobi, Kenya, which is East Africa's largest city and a hub of sorts for the region. It's the place to shop, eat, visit doctors, everything...especially if you live in the bush (i.e. anywhere you can't get anything). One of the things you often become when you live in Nairobi is host or hostess to everyone who doesn't live in Nairobi. You ...
Recipes
Make-it-yourself Monday: Whole Wheat Banana Bread
I learned to like bananas when I lived in Kenya because the bananas there were small and sweet, perfect for snacks or breakfast and absolutely awesome in banana bread. When I first tried to bake banana bread there, I used a recipe from my goto cookbook "The Newcomer's Guide to Cooking in Africa." This recipe is adapted from that one,which was written by an amazing and very funny lady named ...
Tueday’s Tip: V8 Edition
Okay, I can't take credit for this tip.....I learned it over lunch at good friend's house once as I was enjoying her delicious vegetable soup. It's simple. When making vegetable soup, use V8 juice instead of tomato sauce. You up the veggie ante, and your kids don't even know it! Here's how I make my soup: First, chop onions and then saute them in about a tablespoon of olive oil. ...
Make-It-Yourself Monday: Beans for Busy Days (And a Note from Nana!)
Yes, we all have busy days…but we still need to eat. Here’s a very simple staple recipe that’s nutritious too. (Really simple)! I made this Cold Bean Salad this week but put in a pretty dish and took some photos, just for you! Add some fruit and a beverage and you have lunch. Or use as a side for dinner. With Nana, there’s always a story. So if you’re in a hurry to eat ...