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Those lovely yellow bananas that you came with from grandma’s have over ripened. They are covered in dark spots and may go bad. Don’t let them! Make a banana cake and add some delicious coconut for added flavour and goodness. Bananas are a great source of magnesium and potassium and a powerhouse of antioxidants. Good … Continue reading Delicious coconut and banana cake with strawberries

So your cousin Maria is visiting from the countryside and guess what she brought you a live chicken! A nice young free range cockerel that Nyanya said she wanted to give you. You give it to Askari at the gate and he does the deed because you are too squeamish to actually slaughter a live … Continue reading Free Range Chicken aka Kuku Kienyeji with coconut

Yes it is possible to cook a chocolate cake in six minutes using a microwave oven. When I discovered microwave baking I could not believe how fast and easy it was. I have made hundreds of cakes over the years starting when I was in lower primary (ok I assisted then) and have always known … Continue reading Chocolate Cake that Cooks in Six Minutes!

If you are travelling by bus to Mombasa, or to one of a myriad upcountry destinations from Tea Room you are probably familiar with Quality Cafe near River Road aren’t their bhajias absolutely delicious and crispy? Served with a kachumbari like relish which can sometimes have tongue grilling chillies in it. They really hit the … Continue reading Those bhajias

Skin tags are those marks on your face that seem to appear overnight, suddenly its there a bit of skin darker than the rest of your face or your neck. If you are like me each day seems to bring yet another one. I didn’t let mine bother me too much until two people asked … Continue reading Baking Soda – apply to those pesky skin tags and use it to get rid of acne

The festive season is over and if you are like me you tucked in to all the yummy christmass treats with abandon. So you try on your favourite skirt or trousers and it feels a tad tight, what to do? Lose a few inches is what. So lets begin with a breakfast guaranteed to shed … Continue reading Rev up your metabolism

This is your pal Mpishipoa. I love to cook delicious food and share it with friends and family. I would also love to teach you how to make scrumptious dishes for your family meals. Invite your friends over to your place and wow them with the delightful snacks and dishes that you can make with … Continue reading Hello world!