Camel Milk – What You Didnt Know!
By ChicaMod Editor I first encountered camel milk during a sojourn across the deserts of Kenya. The desert women made us tea out of camel milk; it was such heavy, beautiful tea, a joy to the palate. That’s the only way I can describe it. A few weeks after that, the healing properties of camel … read more
Ugandan Steamed Fish Recipe
By ChicaMod.com Hmmm….Ever thought of cooking fish or steam it but failed how to go about it? Follow this simple traditional Ugandan recipe for a classic dish of fish encrusted in a mix of tomatoes, onions, chillies and bouillon cube that's steamed in banana leaves. I guess you will find it interesting, very easy to … read more
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Recipe of the Week:Pilau
By ChicaMod.com Pilau – rice, vegetables, and meat cooked in a seasoned broth. Pilau comes from the Persian word pilav or pilaw. Pilau rice cooking technique is common throughout the Middle East and West Asia . It has been spread across Africa by the Arabs. Check out a video of how to make Pilau from one of our favorite chefs on Afro Food.
Recipe of the Week – Githeri: Yammy and Tasty
By Chicamod.com Living in a house with seven or more adult, robust housemates that are in proud possession of unhealthily healthy appetites makes catering something akin to a herculean task. Within twenty minutes of fetching new groceries for the house, the kitchen cabinets and fridge are usually empty again. What we resorted to was to … read more
Cayenne – Kampala Restuarant and Lounge
By ChicaMod.com Cayenne Restuarant and Lounge located in Bukoto, Kampala offers a modern ecclectic menu with personalized service. Featuring a nature themed Morrocan decor, Cayenne promises a perfect setting where one can relax and wind down. The restuarant prides itself in creating a robust fusion of cuisines with astonishing flavor featuring the finest in seasonal and … read more
Lets Talk Matooke!
By ChicaMod.com Ever wonder what is the obsession with Matooke the Uganda staple food? Well, I wont hold you any longer! Here is the spill! Matooke is a Luganda word meaning banana (plantain) – It’s a food most cherished and prepared by mainly the Bantu tribes in Uganda for most, if not every meal. The word Mmere in Luganda as in … read more
Recipe of the Week: Chapati
By ChicaMod.com Chapati is unleavened bread that is very popular in East Africa and is served with many curry dishes. Chapati days seemed much more special to me more so when I was still a little kid. When I was in primary school we had a house assist called Rose who I alleged made the … read more
Maandazi – African Doughnuts
Almost every culture has its own version of fried dough! Call it the East African version,whichever, Maandazi has a sweet taste and pleasant chewy texture. Very yummy, you can have it for breakfast or as a snack on any function, party or gathering. Ingredients: 2 cups white flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 tablespoons sugar … read more
Kikapu Lost Forever? – Living Sustainably
By ChicaMod.com With the world and the new phenomena Going Green, one would wonder where some of the sustainable ways that have been our staple and tradition have disappeared to. If you can remember having to go the market with your Kikapu/ Ekyikapu- Woven Basket;the basket basically carried the produce that was purchased – with the … read more
A Retreat in the Heart of Stone Town – Cinnamon Spa
By ChicaMod Cinnamon Spa is home to calmness. It is the urban destination of choice for men and women who seek to escape from the stress of everyday life. The spa located in Zanzibar, was established in 2010 with the the majority of their products being made by hand with locally sourced produce and spices … read more
Food Lab – Home Cooked Flavor, Delivery, Presentation and Style
By ChicaMod Forgive me for saying this, but don’t we all love food? Home cooked or not. Full stop. One school of thought claims to enjoy home cooking more than food prepared and served anywhere else. But I think for the majority of us sometimes we need the change from home cooked meals. That said, … read more
Kenyan Lodge, Perfect Spot for Prince’s Engagement
By ChicaMod.com Who would imagine that a prince would have selected a remote location in Kenya as the perfect setting to propose to his beautiful bride-to-be?! Well, No surprise. With an abundance of beautiful natural scenery, exquisite beaches, and not to mention the wonderful people combined with the best wildlife attractions no doubt, Spartan Rutundu remote log cabins, set … read more
Capturing the Beauty of a Nairobi Sunset
We love this video by Luke Younge catching the beauty of a Nairobi sunset. Night night Nairobi from Luke Younge on Vimeo.
Serenity@Kizingoni Beach – Lamu, Kenya
By ChicaMod On ChicaMod, we celebrate East Africa and the beautiful continent that is our home, Africa. While we intend to bring you all the excitement from the music and fashion scene in East Africa, We will encourage people to explore other aspects of the region, or even the continent from restaurants to hotels and other … read more
Mushroom (Nsansa) and Peanut Stew – Recipe of the Week
What you will need: 1 Pound Dried Mushrooms 6 Table Spoonful of Peanut Paste 1 Medium size onion 2 Tomatoes 1 Table Spoon Cooking Oil Now let make this lovely sauce! Direction 1. Start out with dry mushrooms 2. Soak the mushrooms in cold water for about 15 mins. After which, rinse … read more