Category: Travel & Food
African Cuisine, Food, Africa Travels, Safari, Discover
Some Important Facts About Nuts!
Are you nuts about nuts? I know most people love these tiny fruits that bring numerous benefits to our bodies. Nuts in general are whole foods which are packed with proteins, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates and healthy fats. Their composition of omega-3 fatty acids, protein and fiber will help you feel full and suppress your appetite … read more
Jamaican Jerk Chicken Stew and Rice Recipe By Tina Nsubuga
Have you ever tasted Jamaican cuisine? Well we have good news for you if you still haven’t. Today we share a recipe by lovely Tina Nsubuga ( Miss Africa Ireland 2014) of http://tinansubuga.com. Tina is originally from Uganda and currently resides in Ireland. Want to know more about Tina? http://tinansubuga.com/why-do-i-blog/. Back to the recipe Jamaican Jerk … read more
Transport Made Easy: Uber, New Age Ride Now in Nairobi
The parking fees for Nairobi CBD and its environs were increased by almost 100%. This coupled with the raising petrol prices and unsafe modes of public transport available need not worry you as Uber Nairobi recently opened its doors in Nairobi and it will solve all your problems of finding safe transport. Uber is a … read more
Lupita Nyong’o Loves Sukumawiki and Why You Should Too!
It’s no secret that Lupita Nyong’o loves sukumawiki(Kales/Collard greens) she even posted it on her Face Book page and mentioned it in an interview with Craig Ferguson. Lupita Nyong’o’s mom Dorothy Nyong’o also took the Sukumawiki cue from her and gave her a book “I Love Sukumawiki” which is authored by her cousin Kwame … read more
Get Cooking: Taste of Tanzania Out Now!
If you are a fan of Swahili or Tanzanian cuisine then you should be excited because Taste of Tanzania cook book is here!. Taste of Tanzania cookbook features various recipes from Tanzania; a blend of Arab, Indian, Portuguese and African influences. It is authored by Miriam Kinunda. Miriam is the brain behind the website Taste of … read more
Looking For Some Sushi In Rwanda? Zen Has The Answer
If you thought that Sushi can only be found in Japan or Oriental countries, you are dead wrong. Tucked in Kigali, Rwanda is Zen where Sushi and other Oriental cuisines are the order of the day. Sushi consists primarily of rice but the most important ingredient is the fish. There is great variety in what … read more
A Food Experience: Gorilla Shake, Serengeti and Cedric Smoothies (The Story Behind These Totally Awesome Drinks)
Celebrity nutritionist Kimberly Snyder had only come to Africa for her holiday but since she believes you ‘should eat your beauty”, she saw an angle of food and nutrition that would enhance ones beauty. Upon return to the United States, Kimberly had already come up with a bunch of smoothie recipes to sooth anyone’s thirst … read more
Home Cooking Classes with Home Chef
Are you tired of following the cookbook and yet everything you cook sill back fires? Here is a new way of learning how to cook in the private confines of your kitchen without anyone passing judgement and at your own pace. The lessons start f February 2nd so hurry and make you booking!
Eggnog with a Twist
By Miriam Kinunda Eggnog is simple to make and good for your kids. Please try to make this for your kids. They will appreciate you; it almost tastes like custard but better. One of the first American Christmas traditions I learned in 1990 when I arrived in Canada (the first time to be out of … read more
A Water Filter System For You
Looking for a great water filter system? Have you ever filled up a glass with water that didn’t go through a water filter system and looked at the water for a minute? Did it seem cloudy? Did you see anything floating in it? Did you see anything move? If you live in a big … read more
Maurice Kirya’s Sound Cup : Coffee With Soul
By Chicamod.com Dreams really do come true. For eight years musician Maurice Kirya had been dreaming and planning about opening a coffee shop. On November 2nd his dream finally came true and his coffee shop The Sound Cup was finally opened. The Sound Cup is located in Kampala, Uganda on Yusuf Lule Road in Garden … read more
Single Entry Visa For Three: Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda Have Launched a Single Travel Visa
By Chicamod.com For all of you who love travelling there’s good news for you.Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda have launched a single travel visa! This decision was made during an East Africa Community (EAC) summit meeting in Rwanda this month. The three countries further launched the joint tourist visa in London. The agreement was sealed in … read more
Chef Pierre Thiam, an Ambassador for African Cuisine │His New Cook Book Yolele, Now Out!
By Chicamod.com Chef Pierre Thiam is not only a chef he is also an author, a business man and above all a culture and food ambassador from Senegal Chef Pierre Thiam culinary career started way back in the 1980’s.Growing up he only used to see women cooking in his home country Senegal. The chef says his … read more
Mama Masai is Changing How you Decorate your Table
By Rosemary Kinunda I must say I am very happy with the global trend of African prints in the fashion industry most especially, in the past year. Yet, I still feel our tables are lacking in classy African decor. Living in a few countries in East Africa, I noticed one thing while growing up; we … read more
A Taste of Africa
By Chicamod.com African food is fast becoming an international delicacy. It doesn’t matter where they are, Africans have learnt to celebrate and embrace their eating culture without shame. Or is it that their craving for home food is too great? Nevertheless, last week from October 13th to 20th, New York City was the hub … read more
Tickle your Taste Buds the Right Way with the Help of the Best African Food Blogs
By Chicamod.com Food is an integral part of a human being and no one can survive without it. If by any chance you don’t balance the right types of food or you eat too much from one group of foods, you might end being malnourished. Nowadays many of us are busy and some of us … read more
An Exotic Shopping Experience In The Comfort of Your Home │Shop Now For African Designs │ BHF Shopping Online
By Chicamod.com Are you looking for an exotic shopping experience from the comfort of your house? I know I would love to. This is where BHF shopping mall comes in. The online mall caters to one’s cravings for African fabrics, pieces, memorabilia and many more. I could literally buy everything they offer on their site. … read more
My First Ferry Experience at Mombasa: The Adrenalin rush, the crowd
By Salem Lorot I am in Mombasa, the holiday-destination of many to Kenya. The Day of the African Child, celebrated on 16th June every year, was coming up recently in a place called Kwale and I was expected to be there. Between where I was (Mombasa Island) to where I wanted to go (Mombasa Mainland, in particular Kwale) was the … read more
Kenyan Launches Vegan Raw Food Site. Join The Challenge – Kobis Kitchen
By Merideth Coulibaly “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” said Hypocrites. Wise people have always known that plant foods can prevent disease and maintain health. Now, research comes out every day in support of the healing power of plant foods: blueberries, packed with antioxidants, lower your risk of heart disease and … read more
Must Visit Places In Rwanda
Kigali Memorial Centre / Gisozi Genocide Memorial Centre This place holds memories of Rwanda’s 1994 Genocide. The Centre is on a site where over 250,000 people are buried. Not to worry about the entrance as it is free but one can give donations. Parc National des Volcans This is the home of the mountain … read more