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Raspberry & Ginger Cocktail

September 25, 2019 / Kaluhi / 0 Comments

I come alive in Sunny weather!! Not only do I find it easier and more fun to dress when it’s sunny, I overall am more creative and efficient when the land is bathed in the glorious sunny rays. We are lucky that we live in a country that this overall sunny majority of the year. I have never experience (actual) winter, but besides the low temperatures, I honestly cannot handle that it gets dark so early! Yes, summer literally has endless daytime but winter has the opposite and I would shrivel! I love heat! I love sunshine! I love clear skies!

To enjoy and celebrate this month and the coming sunny weeks, some delicious raspberry and ginger cocktail! You will love this!

Chicken Mshikaki with Garlic Ukwaju BBQ Sauce

September 12, 2019 / Kaluhi / 3 Comments

I love hosting at home; but only when it is a small group and when people come early and leave early LOL. I have developed a soft spot for brunches and lunches. From the point of view of the host, you can cook early, enjoy food & company and after your guests leave, you have still time to clean, clear, unwind and rest. I always reach for things that are quick to make but so tasty to have. Pilau is easy to make. Egg curry is easy to make. Wali wa nazi with cumin is so easy and super tasty as well. These burgers are easy to make too! For starters, I go for easy to make things as well- fish fingers, wings, mshikakis etc. I love mshikaki so much because its fun to play flavors around and put together. I have several recipes and for today we are turning up the heat with some chicken mshikaki with some tasty garlic ukwaju bbq sauce.

Garlic Tandoori Masala Meatballs

September 4, 2019 / Kaluhi / 47 Comments

“Nataka Banana Bread. Nimakie!”

“Haujamake egg curry in a long time, siumake?”

“Nikikuletea viatu zako basi this weekend umake meatballs..”

Life with siblings… At home, every request I make of them is usually fulfilled after a trade off of what I will make. My youngest sibling in particular has mastered this! To me, she is my ‘slave’ I send her for everything from water to calling her to hand me my spectacles that are three steps away looool! That is what younger siblings are for, right?To, her I am a food manufacturer, her feeder; lol. But I do not blame her, my food is just too ****ing bomb! It’s a fair trade off. Kinda…. Today’s recipe is here because of her. She has been craving some for a long time and I took the chance to develop a new one. This is about to be your next addiction!! My garlic tandoori masala meatballs will take you to the moon and back!

Chicken and French Bean Fried Rice

August 21, 2019 / Kaluhi / 0 Comments

One of the many things I love emphasizing on when one asks me what can make them successful building an online brand is consistency. Consistency in posting, consistency in quality, consistency in you social media presence. I have been consistent for about 6 years, and for that I am proud! But also, rest also counts as part of productivity. One cannot be creative when they have mental fatigue. Work is amazing, but so is rest. And for one to keep going, times off to rest are extremely important. I developed this recipe in late June 2019, filmed and typed out the everything too in preparation for my break. You are now reading this post in August and I am currently on a break. Planning ahead makes sure you guys still have recipes to try out and I have peace of mind while resting knowing the work front has been covered.

Because my body and mind was tired, I went with one of my fave lazy meals. It being a lazy meal does not mean it will be boring!! Fast, easy to make and I know you will loooove my chicken and french bean fried rice!

Thyme and Basil Tomato Soup

August 7, 2019 / Kaluhi / 4 Comments

I am an ambivert. I have an almost equal mix of both extrovert and introvert. I can become either- depending on the vibe of a person, a room or the crowd; though often ,I have to say, I lean towards extrovert. I enjoy meeting new people and have no issue with small talk, but at the same time, I love alone time and deeply value solitude. I feel completely comfortable traveling alone because I now I will always make new friends, but at the same time, I like doing so many more things alone and maintain my time by myself through out. I am often the most talkative person in the crown- the one saying hi to everyone and the first one on the dance floor- and other times, I am the one sitting silently by myself, thoroughly entertained by people watching. Sometimes, I am the party, while other times, the party to me means sitting at home in a cosy duvet, watching a good series while eating something so tasty!

Lately I have been loving my soups, and my current new fave is my thyme and basil tomato soup which I love so much because not only is is very easy to make, but crazy crazy delicious to have as well!!!

Best Ever Carrot Cake!!!

August 1, 2019 / Kaluhi / 64 Comments

I think as the weather cools down we all naturally gravitate towards very indulgent things! My body demands more cheese! More stews! More cake! Plenty of cake! I told myself to stop joking and bake more this year, and yes, we are doing just that. I am laughing as I type this coz I thought baking would be scary, and oh! I was so wrong!!! Learning my way has been fun, and as always, bringing you along makes the journey even better!

My sister suggested that I make a sponge cake, but my gut decided we should make carrot cake. And guess what, it is the BEST EVER!! Is that too bold of a statement? Maybe… But one I can confidently stand behind! I cannot wait for you guys to try this out!

Kitunguu Matawi & White Wine Creamy Mushroom Soup

July 17, 2019 / Kaluhi / 6 Comments

A great soup is really life changing!! They are stupid easy to make, no matter how you look at it, and what I love most is how easy it is to develop flavors. I have about 15 soup recipes on this blog, each one having it’s own character and selling points. I cannot choose one favorite one coz it feels like choosing a favorite child lol. But what I can say is, I love my kitunguu matawi white wine creamy mushroom soup because of how herby it is! I love it because of the mushrooms and how filling they are. I love the creaminess! I love the mild booziness. I love everything about this!