So we all know what bananas are, but how about plantains? You know those green, sometimes yellow, or perhaps black/brownish banana-looking things you’ve seen maybe once or twice. Are you from an African country, some parts of Asia, Latin America, or the West Indies? Chances are that you are already quite familiar with plantains. If […]
Cocadas are a popular snack and dessert in Panama. They are made from coconut flakes which are cooked until caramelised. The sticky mixture is usually moulded into balls but can also be made into bars. They reminded me of a common snack in Nigeria known as coconut candy. Similarly cooked until caramelised and formed into […]
As a professional chef, one of the questions I get asked often is how does one become a chef. Sometimes this question is asked out of mere curiosity. Other times the people asking this question are looking at the possibility of becoming a chef. I was once that girl with this question. I went into […]
My previous knowledge of Chapati was that it’s an Indian flatbread similar to Naan & Roti. However, a few years back I was introduced to Kenyan Chapati by my friend, Tracy. She kneaded a dough made of flour, grease, water, salt and sugar. Then proceeded to create this flaky pastry that turned out to be […]
During the Christmas season, we as humans love giving and receiving gifts. It’s a tradition that is both timeless and borderless. One of my fondest memories growing up was gathering items to create customized Christmas hampers with my mum. A ready-made Christmas hamper is an easy option. However, nothing beats a well thought out collection […]
Jump to Video After several years of living in this beautiful country, allow me to take you on a cultural trip. Via the way of pasta across several Italian regions. I might not know everything yet but I know a thing or two about Italian food. Especially pasta, hence why I have curated a list […]
