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Unique Vacation Ideas from Across the Continent

We all know Africa is massive (and is a continent, not a country). With this much vastness to discover, what are some vacation highlights to discover? We’ve collected the current top 6 unique vacation ideas from across the continent for you to revisit (or discover for the first time) which sums in part the eclectic … read more

8 East African Foods We Can’t Live Without

There are certain staple foods in East Africa that cannot be amiss.  Here are 8 of them. 1.  UGALI The ingredients are simple: water and maize flour (cornmeal). It is for this reason perhaps that Ugali is made across Africa in one form or another and merely goes by different names. In East Africa they … read more

Ugali, Githeri, Grill, Salad, Porridge Getting The Most Out Of Your Maize

By ChicaMod Editor Maize -or corn as it is known in other places- is a staple food in many parts of East Africa. Maize is usually prepared as githeri whereby it is mixed with beans and cooked with tomatoes and onions, as porridge, or as a cake-like mush known as ugali. However, maize can also be grilled, creamed and used in salads. … read more