2017-06-27 00:20
Location: Intercontinental Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. My post might be a little late but for sure if you missed this, you missed out on a week of good Italian food at a very affordable price wit… Read More
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2017-05-10 08:03
Location: Artcaffe (any branch) Nairobi, Kenya. What does food mean to you? Artcaffe, Turkish Airlines and Rickshaw Travels are giving you the chance to taste the flavours of the world! All… Read More
2017-04-13 06:13
Location: Artcaffe Grand, Westgate Mall, Westlands, Nairobi. When I hear Artcaffe, what comes to mind is happy hour and very good Lasagna but last week I had a very bad cold but had to meet… Read More
2017-03-22 18:15
Location: My food world, My kitchen. My passion for food started when I was waaaay young (yes I am very old and have proof) I used to watch a cooking show on KBC (which was the only exi… Read More
2017-03-17 01:44
Location: Kimathi Street (CBD), Nairobi, Kenya To be honest, I really under estimated this place because I am a very choosy person when it comes to food but it took one post about Java&rsquo&hell…Read More
2017-03-02 10:42
Location: The Hub, Nairobi, Kenya. The Hub Karen unveiled ‘Under The Kahawa Tree’ to the public on Thursday, 23rd February 2017, a monumental sculpture in the lower piazza of the… Read More
2017-01-26 07:08
Location News Cafe, Sarit Centre, Nairobi For those who constantly read my blog, you already know that I love spicy food and hate cheese. Well hate is a strong word since I have it on pizzas… Read More
2017-01-03 09:15
Location: Africa Visas In addition to a valid passport, for some countries such as Kenya and Tanzania, a visa is required for entry. We recommend for you to look up the list of visa requirem… Read More
2017-01-02 16:51
Name: Julius Kyalo, Gelian Hotel, Machakos He started in 1984 in Nyali Beach and worked there for 17 Years. He left for Britain in 2003 where he worked there and came back to Kenya. Between… Read More
2016-11-28 08:00
Location: Kitchen, HOME, Worldwide. I saw this recipe a while back ad saved it then got to try it yesterday……the results…..I need to share the recipe. I will also… Read More
2016-11-14 08:21
Location: DusitD2 14th Riverside Drive, Riverside Drive Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya. Traditional Greek food, music, dancing and culture is in abundance at the dusitD2 Nairobi as the Greek food… Read More
2016-11-13 13:00
Location: Gilgil, Kenya. Air BnB is an online platform that allows you to pick out a house from a broad list of houses spread across the world and country to be precise. It was a frie… Read More
2016-11-13 11:26
Location: Gelian Hotel, Machakos. The holidays are coming and we are all trying to find a plan for what to do during the holidays. For most of us, we’d be trying to find somethi… Read More
2016-10-09 14:12
Location : Gelian Hotel, Machakos, Kenya. If you have visited Gelian hotel or have read my previous post then you know that there are 2 restaurants at Gelian. The main restaurant, Paprika, m… Read More
2016-10-05 10:13
Location: Creme Brulee Cafe, Mwatu Wa Ngoma Street, Machakos, Gelian Hotel. Most of us have tried pizza in our lives. A very popular take out option in Nairobi under different brands/r… Read More
2016-09-25 08:18
Location: Gelian Hotel, Machakos County, Kenya. Situated in Machakos County the Gelian Hotel is elegantly designed with comfort, style and class. The Gelian Hotel is a FOUR STAR HOTEL locate… Read More
2016-09-25 07:55
Location: Machakos County, Kenya. Machakos County is only 65Km from Nairobi and is set to become a popular hub for tourism if the efforts being done by the county government are sustained. A… Read More
2016-09-14 10:34
KICC, Tsavo Ballroom Nairobi. A Food Extravaganza with Over 25 different cuisines, delectable cocktails and mocktails, a fine dining setting as we Award the Best Chefs, Restaurants, Mi… Read More
2016-08-08 21:00
Location : Radisson blu hotel, Upper Hill, Elgon Road, Nairobi. Kenya. Unique. Stylish. Entirely Radisson Blu. The Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi is first Radisson Blu to o… Read More
2016-08-08 09:16
Location : Brackenhurst Hotel, Tigoni, Limuru. Staying at Brackenhurst took a day for me to adjust to the huge slap of cold that got delivered to my face. My biggest mistake was carrying san… Read More
2016-08-05 17:10
Location: Curry Flavors, Concord hotel & Suites, Wapangala rd, Parklands (Nairobi). +254 711 111333 The newest and coolest Indian restaurant just opened at Parklands housed under the new… Read More
2016-07-27 06:00
Location: Kitchen, Home, Worldwide! I am not a tea person but when I do decide to indulge it’s always citric tea. So this past Saturday it was getting a little chilly and I neede… Read More
2016-07-19 07:17
Location: Eldama Ravine Road, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya July… A very cold month and thanks to global warming it’s very unpredictable so keeping warm is all we can do. From warm… Read More
2016-07-13 15:53
Location : Brackenhurst Conferencing Center, Tigoni, Limuru +254 700 545141 Kenya. Founded in 1963, Brackenhurst started out as a golf course owned by the Baptist and over the years it has b… Read More
2016-06-29 09:46
Location: Kitchen, Home, Worlwide. Ingredients 1 tablespoon oil 3 large eggs, beaten 400gm bacon, cut into pieces 1 medium onion, finely diced 5 cups cooked rice, fluffed and cooled 1… Read More
2016-06-27 09:14
Location: 2nd floor, Lavington Mall, Nairobi, Kenya. A collection of fine art done by local artist within Nairobi displayed for any art lover/ collector to have a taste of Kenyan talent. The… Read More
2016-06-17 06:00
Location: Level Four Restaurant, 54 on Bath, 54 Bath Avenue (Rosebank), Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa. If you have been to Jo’burg, then you must have heard of 54 on bath hotel whic… Read More
2016-06-16 12:52
Location: Kitchen, Home, Worlwide. 4 servings 8 chicken thighs 2 tsp ground cumin salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or any other that suits your daily use 2 cups c… Read More
2016-06-16 12:03
Location: Soi Restaurant, DusitD2, Nairobi, 14th Riverside Drive. From 18th to 26th June, you can get a taste of Asia in the heart of Nairobi. Dusitd2 award-winning chefs – Chef Nishan… Read More
2016-06-16 11:39
Name: Nishant Kumar Choubey Executive Chef Dusit Devarana New Delhi/D2 at the Aerocity About the Chef: I ,a sustainable chef , come from a family of academicians. I did my schooling fr… Read More
2016-05-30 09:27
Location : Casterbridge lifestyle centre, Corner Haywire road, White River, Mpumalanga, South Africa. Trying out something new down south? Try the Magnolia Cafe at Mpumalanga South Afr… Read More
2016-05-26 05:21
Location : Kenya Wildlife Service, Langata Road, Nairobi, Kenya. Cake festival started way back in 2009 when they had their first event of and this year they will be holding it again, on Jun… Read More
2016-05-24 05:23
Location: Yaya Centre, Arwings Kodhek Road, Hurlingharm, Nairobi. We all love food. Most people love home cooked meals and love it even more when it’s food at granny’s. Granny al… Read More
2016-05-11 04:36
Location: Home, Worldwide. I love Swedish pancakes/crepes because they are pretty thin and easy to make but I always see these fluffy pancakes in restaurants and wondered how they make… Read More
2016-05-09 11:37
Location : Slims Restaurant, Lenana Road, Nairobi. http://www.slims.co.ke Yululate is a platform that seeks to help consumers find information and rate local businesses in Kenya. They… Read More
2016-04-25 07:28
Location : Royal Orchid Azure (hotel) Lantana road 1st floor, Westlands, Nairobi. Wet lounge is one of the newest joints in town. The lounge recently had their lounge launch 2 weeks ag… Read More
2016-04-19 07:06
Location: Solo Restaurant, Dusitd2, 14th Riverside drive. Nairobi, Kenya. Sunday is always a lazy slow day for me if not for most people. There is church for some, hangover for others and fo… Read More
2016-04-15 14:16
Location: Beauty/Hair Salons, Worldwide. As a kid, my mum used Pressol Hair food (for those who are young and used to the new products i.e. olive oil, maid etc It was a little miracle worker… Read More
2016-04-15 14:02
Location: Nakumatt/Beauty stores, Country wide (Kenya). So 2 weeks ago I decided to try the new Aliyana professional relaxer that just hit the market thanks to darling hair. So the kit comes… Read More
2016-04-15 14:02
So 2 weeks ago I decided to try the new Aliyana professional relaxer that just hit the market thanks to darling hair. So the kit comes with a relaxer, a scalp balm, a 25 ml hair… Read More
2016-04-12 09:58
Location: Best western, 7th floor, Hurlingham, Nairobi. A sleek stylish bar themed with a white and blue lounge, Level 8 gives you a cisy yet spectacular view of Nairobi as you enjoy y… Read More
2016-04-11 08:20
Location: Kampala Restaurants, Kampala, Uganda. So just like Nairobi Restaurant week, Kampala also have their own edition and this year the event will run across restaurants in Kampala from… Read More
2016-04-08 14:40
Location: Kitchen, Home We are all used to the french macaroons that are really crazy to make and need a lot of patience. Believe me….I tried. So I tried some coconut macaroons at tri… Read More
2016-04-08 08:32
Location: Tsavo National Park, Amboseli Serena Lodge, Kenya. Set against the magnificent backdrop of Africa’s highest mountain, the glittering Mount Kilimanjaro, the luxury Amboseli Se… Read More
2016-04-05 10:27
Location: Hair Product Stalls, Worldwide. Approximately a year and a half ago, I went under a massive hairloss and for people who know me well hair is a ‘huge deal’ f… Read More
2016-03-30 08:10
Location:
Shopping outlets,
Country wide,
Kenya.
After years if being loyal to a certain deo spray product in the Kenyan market for years, I decided to try AXE (SA) due to some Intern… Read More
2016-03-29 08:43
Location:
Shop.115, Oxford Village,
9 Old Main Rd, Durban, 3610,
South Africa.
I came across Daniela’s that is in Durban and also have a branch in Capetown . A beautiful shop filled… Read More
2016-03-27 10:08
Location:
Home,
Worldwide.
Since tomorrow is a holiday, Easter Monday, here is something you could try out at home!
Ingredients:
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons of vegeta… Read More
2016-03-18 06:12
Location:
Home,
Worldwide.
Most of us (in Kenya) are used to the usual Indomie noodles and the fastest way to make which is boiling water, adding the spice provided in the pack and s… Read More
2016-03-09 07:31
Location:
Home,
Worldwide.
So this is something that I recently did on my own in the house. I make pancakes almost three or four times a week and decided to experiment on something r… Read More
2016-03-05 10:04
Location:
Worlwide,
Kenya.
Another year, another reason to campaign after being nominated for the second time for BAKE Awards.
Last year, I had a totally different blog, … Read More
2016-03-05 10:04
Location:
Worlwide,
Kenya.
Another year, another reason to campaign after being nominated for the second time for BAKE Awards.
Last year, I had a totally different blog, … Read More
2016-02-23 07:13
Location:
Worldwide,
South Africa.
South African Airways is delighted to offer you a fantastic opportunity to experience luxury travel at its finest. With SAA step you are able to bid what… Read More
2016-02-10 16:14
Location:
South African Airways,
South Africa.
South Africa Airways passengers are now able to enjoy a stylish new domestic departure lounge known as VIA at Tambo international airport.
The… Read More
2016-02-10 16:01
Location:
Kenya Airways,
Nairobi,
Kenya.
Kenya airways has activated an online programme that gives class passengers a chance to bid for an upgrade to the business class category.
Passenge… Read More
2016-02-07 09:56
Location:
Worldwide.
A full week required a little more of a varied wardrobe especially if you are attending multiple events at different differing levels of formality (a business presenta… Read More
2016-02-07 09:55
Location :
DusitD2,
14th Riverside Drive,
Nairobi.
With a lot of hype of this years Nairobi Restaurant Week doing a review on the same this year was not on my list until when a friend ment… Read More
2016-02-04 06:44
Location:
Dusit D2 (Zing)
14 Riverside Drive,
Nairobi.
The first ever chocolate Festival will be going down at DusitD2 Nairobi from 12th February to 14th February.
There will be an intens… Read More
2016-02-02 08:44
Location:
Worldwide.
Let me start with the fact that I am not a guy but do have a brother and male friends that I am close to. Travel, especially air travel limits a man’s dres… Read More
2016-01-27 13:50
Location:
worldwide.
Most times when I travel I often get hungry making me want to munch on anything and everything I can get my hands on and do get very tired and fatigued until I realize… Read More
2016-01-26 15:22
Location:
Worldwide.
Relax:
Wear loose and comfy clothing plus shoes and take a jumper to keep out the cold.
Book wisely:
Book your flight in advance so that you arrive to coincide… Read More
2016-01-25 08:20
Location:
Mzima Springs,
Tsavo National Park,
Kenya.
I recently went to a place in Tsavo National Park that brings you close to wildlife without paying tons of money. It’s call… Read More
2016-01-20 08:30
Location:
Selected Nairobi Restaurants,
Nairobi,
Kenya.
Nairobi Restaurant Week is an annual promotion that celebrates fine dining at an affordable price. Participating restaurants offer t… Read More
2016-01-12 16:10
Location:
Cape town,
South Africa.
Located in the heart of the Constantia Valley on South Africa’s oldest wine farm, Groot Constantia, Simon’s restaurant is the ideal setting f… Read More
2015-12-03 03:44
Location :
Home.
Ingredients:
1 big chopped onion
5 garlic beads
1 huge chopped lemon
2 Ginger sticks
A piece of turmeric
Citric acid (optional)
Sugar or honey 🍯 (optional)
Directio… Read More
2015-11-22 12:47
Location:
Praslin,
Anse Takamaka,
Praslin Island,
Seychelles.
The mere mention of the islands of Seychelles conjures up images of beautiful sandy beach, creol cocktail and turquoise… Read More
2015-11-22 12:27
Location:
Mchangamle,
Kizimkazi,
Kizimkazi, Tanzania.
A 5 star hotel tucked away amid 32-hectares of palm tree forests overlooking a mile-long white sand beach. The hotel has 66 Villa… Read More
2015-11-22 01:26
Location:
Kilimani, Nairobi,
Delivery: Around Nairobi (Charges apply from Ksh 100-Ksh 300 depending on location)
0735 343 683
So late last week i visited a friend at around lunch time hopi… Read More
2015-11-22 00:59
Location:
ABC Place,
Waiyaki Way,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Caramel has a new business lunch menu that is very affordable for everyone. A 2 course meal at Ksh 1,475. Where else could you get such a… Read More
2015-11-22 00:39
Location :
Home, Worlwide.
Ingredients:
1 cup frozen chopped mango (1 mango)
1/2 cup of chopped pineapple
1/2 frozen banana
2 small carrots , chopped (about 1/2 cup optional – use on… Read More
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