How Much Do You Love Peanut Sauce?
I know people who live, eat and sleep peanuts, so this recipe would definitely be a treat for them. If you are one of those incurable peanut junkies, then cheer up; we are cooking some peanuts today! You will need cassava leaves, but practically any vegetables will do. you will also need some palm oil … read more
Recipe of the Week: Oxtail Stew
Many would grimace at the thought of saving certain parts of slaughtered cattle, yet these parts can make some of the most pleasant of culinary surprises. Take oxtail for example. It basically comprises the tail of cattle, used especially to make soups/stews. So wipe that grimace off your face and let us get experimenting. Today, … read more
Recipe of the Week: Grilled Tilapia!
By ChicaMod Editor In Kenya, the nilotic Luo tribe which lives on the shores of Lake Victoria and who traditionally practiced fishing as their sole socioeconomic activity are said to account for most of the fish consumption in Kenya. The Luo don’t just love fish; they adore it. They fall to their knees before the … read more
Amazing Spice Islands, Zanzibar -The Stuff Of Your Dreams
By ChicaMod Editor Everyone dreams of going to Zanzibar. Even the name itself alludes to an exotic vacation experience, something unforgettable. Zanzibar, truly the stuff of your dreams it is. It is a spice island with sandy beaches and magic. That is all. Magic. Discover the fascinating mysteries of Zanzibar at its pristine untouched beaches … read more
Bring in the Good Luck – Stew of Black Eyed Peas (Kunde)
By ChicaMod Editor A few friends have confided in me that each new year, make sure to cook black eyed peas(Kunde in Swahili) for good luck! So we are letting you in on the secret as well. To get your black eyed peas going,you will need cooking oil, onions, tomatoes, black eyed peas, peanut butter, water, … read more
Recipe of the Week: Chicken Curry
By ChicaMod Editor You will need two kgs of skinned chopped chicken, three cups of water, white pepper, salt, onion, vegetable oil, tomatoes, garam masala, coriander, black pepper, nutmeg, turmeric, ginger, cayenne pepper, cumin and garlic cloves. In a bowl, place the chopped chicken pieces. Rub salt, pepper and garlic into them, then transfer them … read more
Taste Awards 2011: Nairobi’s First Bar and Restaurant Awards – The Winners!
By ChicaMod.com One and all had a say in the Taste Awards, Nairobi’s first bar and restaurant awards. This year’s event took place at the Tribe Hotel on the 1st of December 2011. Awards were graded in two groups: the prestige awards, granted by the judging panel. Some of the award categories included: MasterCard Award … read more
Beginner’s Community Cooking Course
The Blues Café at Usa River in Arusha shall be offering a beginner’s community cooking course from the 15th of November through to the 9th of December 2011. This community cooking course is the first of its kind in Usa River. It shall be offered in the Riverblues Catering Kitchen, with the aim of giving … read more
My Bus Trip through Kenya
We chose to travel direct from Garissa to Mombasa, rather than to Mombasa through Nairobi. We thought doing this would save us valuable daylight hours, man-hours and money (it costs half as much). See, Mombasa is just about six hours from Garissa. Well, theoretically anyway. In reality, it took us twice that amount of time … read more
Partying in Nairobi
By ChicaMod Editor Westlands is the party capital of Nairobi, indeed of Kenya. We start off at Gypsy’s, get a few shots, attempt to dance. We attempt because it’s next to impossible. How does one dance at Gypsy’s? How does one even move? Gypsy’s is choking with sweltering crowds. Even the walls are crawling, moving, … read more
First Time on the Likoni Ferry
By ChicaMod Editor Taking the ferry can be a daunting experience. There seems to be a million people on its threshold, waiting, panting, pulsating. When they move, the air moves with them, swift, heavy, humid. When the ferry comes, some people begin to run and you fear for a stampede. You hold your breath … read more
Chocolate High! – To all My Chocolate Lovers, A Few Facts!
By ChicaMod Editor It’s the most recognizable face of romance, a Valentine’s Day staple food. Most of the world’s chocolate is produced in Africa, in an industry where child labour is rife. Perhaps the greatest irony of this symbol of love is that, like the blood diamonds, it is stained with blood and tears. … read more
Who Else Wants To Live The Safari?
By ChicaMod Editor Sometimes, If you can’t go to the jungle for that safari, you have to bring the jungle home. If you are tired of boring colors in your house, or common themes, going the safari way can make a heaven out of your living room, filling it with boldness in color and texture, decorating … read more
Recipe of the Week: Injera
By ChicaMod Editor In Nairobi, injera is mainly a preserve of Ethiopian restaurants like Habesha. However, when you move towards the north eastern part of the country, you find that injera becomes somewhat of a staple among the ethnic Cushitic people that inhabit the area. In North Eastern Kenya, Injera is eaten for breakfast with camel … read more
Recipe of the Week: Samosa
I bet you’ll suffer an instant craving for this finger-licking dish, just by looking over the recipe. It has Indian roots, and is eaten as an appetizer, snack, or main meal. It comprises meat or vegetables tucked inside pockets of patty. Here’s how to make a meat samosa. To make a vegetable samosa, just substitute … read more
Recipe of the Week:Sukuma Wiki Curveball
Editor, ChicaMod.com Sukuma Wiki is a type of kale popular in East Africa. The name Sukuma Wiki literally translates to ‘push the week’. Theories as to the etymology of this could be that the kale is an abundant and relatively cheap vitamin source and thus suitable to cordon off the hunger pangs even when one is deep … read more
The Giraffe Conservatory – Garissa
By Claudette Oduor One of the last things you expect to find in this desert town is a Giraffe Conservatory. I’ve been planning a trip to the sanctuary for weeks now, but I only just managed it. I’d heard lots said about the place. In fact, from what the locals of Garissa told me, I half expected … read more
Bodaboda – Exceptionality at it’s Best
By ChicaMod.com Talk about exceptionality Bodaboda sums it all up. Located in Kampala, Garden City Roof Top, Bodaboda is a vibrant eclectic entertainment spot tailored to reflect the finer things in life. Bodaboda is a restaurant/ lounge providing a wide range of services to different audiences. The amenities include: an outdoor sitting area, bar and lounge – Bunker … read more
Moving to a New Town
By Claudette Oduor This is one of the hardest decisions you may yet have to make. Uprooting yourself from your friends and family is not for the faint hearted. And truth be told, separation from loved ones is not the only thing that would make moving so dreadful. You wonder, will the pizza taste the … read more
Kachumbari
By Claudette Oduor I guess most of us do appreciate the taste and flavor of Kachumbari. Believe me,those of you who have not tried it,this is some yummy and easy stuff to prepare. You’ll need the white variety of onion that’s best for vegetable salads. Find these at the vegetable section of your local Nakumatt, or at … read more