EVENT: BREAD BAKERS THEME : MIDDLE EASTERN BREADS RECIPE: MANAKEESH Manakeesh, Manakish, Manaeesh, Manaqish or in singular form Manousheh is the Middle East’s version of a pizza. It is usually topped with herbs, cheese or minced meat and can be served for breakfast or lunch. Very popular in Syria, Lebanon and the Arab Peninsula. Traditionally,…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Blackberry Iced Tea Blackberry Iced Tea is a fruity, refreshing, cooling and delicious cold beverage to enjoy during the summers. What I like about this homemade blackberry iced tea is that it is made from fresh blackberries. A versatile recipe, make a big batch of the blackberry sauce or syrup and leave it in…
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Continue ReadingEVENT: BREAD BAKERS THEME: GLUTEN FREE BREAD This pan de yuca, yuca bread or cassava bread recipe has been in my recipe book for over a year. I had once bought some cassava flour to try out some traditional African recipe. Lost the recipe, couldn’t remember the name and was left with the bag of…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Black Bean & Corn Salad Black Bean & Corn Salad is a healthy, delicious, and filling summertime salad tossed with a fresh homemade lime dressing. Packed with wholesome ingredients and vibrant flavors, it makes a satisfying light meal. It’s an excellent choice for potlucks and perfect for picnics. Enjoy it on its own for…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Nasi Goreng Nasi Goreng is a popular Indonesian dish that is enjoyed as breakfast, lunch or dinner. Pretty easy to make, vegetables and sometimes meat are added to fried rice. Commonly, fried egg is placed on top of the nasi goreng. The ubiquitous kecap manis adds a sweet and savoury flavour and the umami…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Hoppers | Sri Lankan Pancakes Hoppers or Sri Lankan Pancakes are bowl shaped with a soft, spongy centre and crispy edges. They are made from a fermented batter of rice flour and coconut milk. Also known as Appa, or simply appam. They are served for breakfast with an egg in the middle or enjoyed…
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Continue ReadingEVENT: FOOD BLOGGER LOVE – VALENTINE’S DAY RECIPE: WATERMELON GAZPACHO Watermelon Gazpacho, full of fresh ingredients is so light, refreshing and a wonderful balance of sweet and savory. Serve at garden parties or BBQ parties as a summer time starter or appetizer. Gazpacho is classic Spanish Soup, generally made from tomatoes and served chilled. Watermelon…
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Continue ReadingEvent: Bread Bakers Theme: Pull Apart Bread Recipe: Cheese Stuffed Garlic Pull Apart Bread This Cheese Stuffed Garlic Pull Apart Bread is stuffed with cheese and coated with garlic herb butter. It makes a wonderful bread to share with your family and guests for lunch or dinner. The Group BreadBakers is a group of bread…
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Continue ReadingHealthy Greens “I believe that the only true religion consists of having a good heart”. By Dalai Lama A friend sent me this on WhatsApp and it got me thinking. All religions basically want you to be good, forgiving, compassionate, loving, humble. If one follows some of this principals then that equates to a good…
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Continue ReadingCoconut and Rum Theme: Surfing Through The Caribbeans BM #81- Week 1 Day 3 A Caribbean cuisine theme would be incomplete without a Jamaican dish. Whenever one mentions the Caribbean, Jamaica is what pops up in my mind and I hear its one of the few countries where a Kenyan passport holder can go to…
