very nutritious We are back to soups for dinner. Besides making soups that have already been blogged I am always trying to make new soups. I hate repeating any of the dishes within a week. Call it being spoilt for choice or having time on my hands or whatever. I love cooking and new recipes…

It’s raining The rains are here and though it never actually becomes very cold in Mombasa, my relatives in Nairobi are complaining about the cold. Rainy season means cold weather, flus, coughs etc. What better way to feel warm than to have a nice hot soup. Leeks are at their best at the moment, very…

RECIPE: MOMO SOUP Momo Soup is a healthy, filling and hearty meal. Momos are added to a vegetable loaded soup. A traditional Nepali dish, I’ve replaced the meat filling in the momos with finely chopped vegetables. Memories Our visit to Nepal many years ago was a memorable one. I loved the country and the people…

healthy option Zucchini, baby marrow or courgettes can be cooked, eaten raw, baked, stir fried or pureed. I previously had tried just zucchini soup and it didn’t turn out that great. The end result was a pale colour soup and hardly any taste. However, next time round added a few more ingredients to make the…

 white and creamy Cauliflowers are at their best at the moment. Crunchy, fresh, white and not too expensive. A good time to use in salads, palak paneer parathas or to make a soup. Healthy, easy and quick. So get your pan out and get cooking. What I love about soups is that they are filling…

tastes better than the packet one   Mushroom soup is one of my favourite soups. Every time I make it, I remember the mushroom soup that was served at Driftwood in Malindi. While my family were having their choice of fish or chicken, I was not left with much of a choice. It was either…