About Kaluhi Adagala

Hey there! 😊 I’m Kaluhi Adagala, the very proud (and slightly obsessed) creator of this cozy corner of the internet: Kaluhi’s Kitchen. I’m a finance graduate by degree, award winning author, a trashTV-watcher by night, a fashion lover always, but at my core? I’m a lady who absolutely lives for good food and playful cooking.

While sustenance is vital, to me, food isn’t just about filling our bellies – it’s a canvas. I cook to create, to play, to connect and to sprinkle a little joy into everyday life. Whether I’m whipping up something nostalgic or trying out a wild new combo, the kitchen is my happy place. And it is one of my life’s honors to share that unbridled joy with you!

Back when I was just starting out, I’d scour the internet for exciting recipes. But I kept running into the same three hurdles: ingredients I couldn’t find here in Kenya, instructions that felt like rocket science, and meals that just didn’t spark joy. So when I started this blog in 2014, I endeavoured to solve those exact problems. I made a promise to myself – and to you – to keep things real, simple, and most importanltly astronomically delicious.

And because I had you in mind, every recipe here at Kaluhi’s Kitchen uses ingredients you can actually get, walks you through the process step-by-step (with visuals!), and brings a fresh twist that’ll make your taste buds dance.

Kaluhi’s Kitchen is a fusion food diary with Kenyan influences but for the global foodie. It is a collection of recipes that can be tried out and enjoyed by anyone in the world and across all age groups- and I am particularly proud about that.

My blog and YouTube channel plan to change the way people plan for meals, cook, eat and share their food. Whether you’re a culinary pro or you’ve just started cooking, the kitchen is our common ground and it is my hope that you shall stay inspired by my recipes. My platform is not just for showing that I can cook, rather, it is about teaching you how to achieve the exact same beauty and excellence right in your home.

Life in the kitchen doesn’t need to be burdensome or stagnant. My blog and YouTube channel will show you just how fun and easy cooking can be. I promise ❤️!  This space will build your kitchen confidence, encourage brilliant cooking and inspire you to share laughs over a fantastic meal. I truly believe cooking should be fun, freeing, and full of flavor – not (always) a chore. And I’m here to help you fall in love with it.

So let’s make magic in the kitchen. Let’s laugh, learn, and share meals that feel like hugs and taste like rapturous laughter.

It is my hope that through this blog, I will be able to inspire you to create something exciting, a little bit different and make your eating and cooking experience thrilling.

Welcome to the family💛

Come hang out with me via my official social media pages:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kaluhiskitchen
Instagram: https://instagram.com/kaluhiskitchen
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kaluhiskitchen

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A lil extra slice about Kaluhi Adagala:

I am obsessed with: Kids, Sunsets, Beyonce since 1997 and beautiful skirts and dresses

I really enjoy: Sleeping (it’s my truest talent and greatest calling), Laughing, Long walks, Rich Conversations, Space shit and fresh flowers in my home.

I am currently inspired by: Stories from people of different walks of life, Nature,  Amazing Interiors, Antiques, Vibrant Colour and Textures

My favourite place in the whole world: Maragoli, Western Kenya.

My go-to comfort meal is: whatever I am in the mood for the second this question is asked, so it will always vary. I think food is too broad to narrow it down to one thing, you feel me?

I recently learnt: To braid my own hair!!!!!! Yes, it’s a BIG deal!

If I could have dinner with anyone: My paternal grandmother. I never got to meet her since time snatched her away before I came earthside. My aunt says I laugh like her, I would love to share a meal with her and enjoy she who chirps through my laughter.

What I’m learning right now: Radical acceptance. As a chronic planner, I am learning to just let go coz sometimes…wueh!

The soundtrack to my cooking sessions: I rarely cook to music. I love music and I enjoy it under other circumstances but during cooking, it is either pure silence that allows me to listen to the food or a podcast.

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It truly is an honour to share this journey with you! Thank you for stopping by.

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