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Unbreaded Spicy Fried Chicken

July 15, 2026 / Kaluhi / 48 Comments

I know you are just as shocked as I am at how fast this year is melting by! Like, what is time??? But at the same time, it has been a relatively good year for me. At the start of the year, I declared 2026 to be my Year of Return. Return to happiness. Return to freedom. Return to everything that makes me, me. Most of my growth has been internal, and I have made great strides when it comes to returning to the highest version of myself. And boy, doesn’t it feel so damn good to feel like myself again?!! I feel strong. I feel excited. I feel connected. I feel determined. And for the recently begun second half of the 2026, I pray for greater fortitude, warmer joy and surer strides!

And to color your already wonderful day, I would like to share this wonderful fried chicken thigh recipe. It is similar to this one I shared in 2015 (again, where has all the time flown to??!), but slightly different. It is easy to make, juicy, delicious and slightly cuts down on caloric count by eliminating the breading but still delivering on flavor. Let us make some bomb chicken thighs!!!

Honey Smoked Ham Macaroni Salad

June 11, 2026 / Kaluhi / 28 Comments

You know when people say “If you want something done well you must do it yourself?’ Well, while that statement does not apply in every sphere of my life (because I am human and it is very ok to ask for help too 🩶), it has proven true many times. I pride myself on my ability, and it is such an honour to be able to do things, both big and small. In this instance, making the best macaroni salad proved to be a rewarding journey, as I made it with flavours I knew would set my spirit right. I must say, the concept of a macaroni salad used to rouse a tiny bit of skepticism in me. And maybe someone is reading this equally as skeptical lol. But I need you to trust me today as you have always trusted me in days past. Let me tell you honey, this is the best macaroni salad you will ever have! You know full well that we make the best salads here at KK, and this one is no different!

I hope you fall head over heels in love with this as much as I did!

Curry Garlic Crispy Fried Gizzards

October 29, 2025 / Kaluhi / 42 Comments

The national happenings of this past month acted as a catalyst for me to connect deeper and understand wider the history and rich culture of my people. As I tweeted, I found a profound appreciation and deep pride that I come from a geographical region that is deeply attuned with the breadth and depth of the human experience. While colonialism stole a lot from us and erased an even greater magnitude of our history, whatever we managed to salvage and pass down is a precious golden string that ties us to the strength of those in the great beyond. And what a privilege it is to still practice what our foremothers did: to still have our naming ceremonies, to still know and use herbs that grow from the same soil that They once danced on, to still observe our sacred burial rites, to take pride in community as our sacred sanctuary, and to love as deeply as they did.

While we did manage to preserve a lot of our rich heritage, there are also some practices that we might be aware of but are deliberately shedding off. One of them is: Gizzard is a special part reserved for men only. It really is a dumb one, and I am thrilled that it is not practiced at all – or atleast not in our home or those who I know. Chickens have other phenomenal parts (I’d argue even better ones); however, today I would like for us to focus on my perfect curry garlic crispy gizzards that I know you will fall in love with!

Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake

September 13, 2023 / Kaluhi / 30 Comments

I think it is universally agreed that the best recipes are those that are both very simple and very delicious. Do not get me wrong, I honestly do not mind putting in the time and cooking meals that demand that investment. It always pays off in the end! However, sometimes one is just tired, but still, in the mood to eat something supper yum. In instances such as those, I almost always turn to my cheesy chicken pasta bake.

This recipe is simple and an easy crowd-pleaser. It is a default when impromptu guests come knocking. It is impossible not to love and just as difficult not to savor! This is for certain gonna be among your family’s absolute faves!

Creamy Peanut Risudza (Managu)

August 9, 2023 / Kaluhi / 33 Comments

One of the many many many gifts my parents bestowed my sisters and I is introducing us at a very young age the wide array of Traditional Kenyan vegetables. We have always enjoyed them as children, and not even as adults with our own homes & with our own babies, traditional Kenyan vegetables are a very frequent appearance. For me, it is what I eat 95% of the time and I often joke if I were to leave the country, our mbogas are certainly top 5 of the foods I would miss.

Each part of the country has their own mbogas but it is the western communities that have the widest array and the riches culture around preparing and eating them. The list of traditional vegetables and possible combinations is endless. But one by one, we shall make one with a special twist of my own. Risudza, also known as Managu, is pretty common and among my faaaaavorite to have. This particular recipe is undeniably delicious, and I am very excited to share it with you guys!

Roasted Tomato Soup with Cheesy Smokie Sandwich

July 26, 2023 / Kaluhi / 14 Comments

I used to wonder why older people used to say time is moving so fast. As a child, because everyday looks the same and one has only one thing to worry about, days used to seem static. But now being neck-deep in the chaotic world that adulting is, time really does move fast. You blink once and three months have flashed by. I was literally screaming under a sky of fireworks on the 1st of this year a second ago and now we are into the second half of the year? It is crazy! But change is part of life and as fast as it is coming towards us, we embrace it and roll with the punches. And speaking of the second half, July comes with lots of cold and that calls for meals that feel like cosy cuddles. And you know what feels like a cosy cuddle? My roasted tomato soup with a cheesy smokie sandwich.

This is beautiful as it is fantastically delicious and you will love this beauty!

Mushroom & Sausage Egg Muffins

July 5, 2023 / Kaluhi / 18 Comments

One thing I love more than an early morning during the work week is a late – super late – and super slow- morning during the weekends. A slow morning allows you to take in the beauty of the day. The slower pace of things allows your spirit to merge with the wave of time and ride it. Slow mornings allow you to taste the sweetness of the songbirds. As someone who really goes hard during work weeks, slow weekend mornings are a much welcome relief and calm sweetness. It also allows me to really take time and eat yummy things; and yummy things need not be complicated ones.

One of my current weekend favorites are my mushroom and sausage egg muffins. All my favorite yummy things are things are packed in these little beauties. They are the perfect savory bite, super simple to prepare and a true joy to have!