Category: Food
RZ Manna: The Korean Bakery in Kigali, Rwanda
When you walk through the doors of RZ Manna, the ever-effective aroma of freshly baked goods hits you and you are immediately drawn to the display of fresh breads and assorted pastries, cakes and cookies, evidence of the undeniable mastery of Korean baking. While RZ Manna is Korean owned, it is locally staffed. A burgeoning population … read more
Authentic Food Lovers Journeys In Dubai ─ Frying Pan Adventures
Most of us have the perception that a holiday or a tour is all about visiting different monuments, lounging by the pool or even experiencing the ‘high’ of watching nature pass as the occasional gush of wind brushes our faces. But have you ever thought of going for a food adventure or a holiday? If … read more
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
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
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
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
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
Taste Bar and Restaurants Awards 2013 to be held on 31st January
By Chicamod.com This year’s Taste Awards—after rigorous selection of Judges last year who are to diligently visit Nairobi’s bars and restaurants and “judging” them— will culminate in a gala ceremony to be held at the historic Karura Forest on 31st January. The awards will be split into two categories, that is, the Prestige and People’s … read more
Ever Taste Great Tanzanian Cuisine? Here Is Kinunda With A Taste Of Tanzania
Many foodists and food enthusiasts will tell you this; their excitement over Rose Kinunda’s new book is palpable. Getting one’s hands on a copy of this book is one of those things that one absolutely cannot wait to do. And with good reason too. As Rose will tell you, you are obviously getting it wrong … read more
Now You Can Have A World Class Shamba ─ Shamba Shape Up
By ChicaMod Editor Whenever we discover something exciting, we love to share with you; our new found love is, Shamba Shape Up. The Shamba Shape Up is reality television in its element, like no other seen in East Africa. Think Extreme Makeover, only more practical in its approach. Part of the magic of the show is … read more
Iced Milk With Spices
With the raging heat and soaring temperatures it is crucial to not only keep hydrated but cool. This one is for those that like to think of the skillet as a palette and the cooking stick as a paint brush, those that start walking with their main destination being the place their feet will land … read more