Spicy French fries are super easy to prepare. The cooking process is pretty straight forward and simple. It consists of only three key ingredients: potatoes, […]
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How to Manage Waterborne Diseases
Waterborne diseases are conditions caused by pathogenic micro-organisms that are transmitted in water. These diseases can be spread while bathing, washing or drinking water. They […]
How to Manage Waterborne Diseases
Waterborne diseases are conditions caused by pathogenic micro-organisms that are transmitted in water. These diseases can be spread while bathing, washing or drinking water. They are also spread through eating food exposed to infected water. Drinking contaminated water can cause waterborne diseases like cholera, typhoid & dysentery. Cholera Cholera is an infectious disease that causes severe watery diarrhea, and can […]
Read moreHow to Remove Rust from Kitchen Utensils
Having rusty utensils is very unpleasant. You can’t use them to serve food and the last thing you would want to do is expose them to your guests! They’re not only unsightly but you also run the risk of contaminating your food. What is Rust? Rust is an iron oxide formed when iron or an alloy of iron (like steel) […]
Read more6 Health Benefits of Papayas
The papaya, also known as pawpaw, is a very healthy tropical fruit that is very refreshing and nutritious. It has strong antioxidant properties that make it an ideal fruit for preventing various illnesses. Papayas contain papain, an enzyme that helps digest proteins and it is more concentrated in the fruit when unripe. NB: Papain is used to make digestive enzyme […]
Read moreHealth Benefits of Green Tea
Green tea Green tea is very nutritious. In recent years, green tea has received a lot of positive feedback from nutritionists and healthy living advocates. Some of them have been taking it for many years and claim it provides many health benefits. Health Benefits of Green Tea A number of scientific studies have been conducted in recent years to investigate […]
Read more10 Quick Facts About Tomatoes
Tomatoes are fruits and have been grown in various parts of the world for many years. The following are 10 quick facts about tomatoes you should know: 1. The most common varieties are red in colour when ripe. This colouration is due to the presence of a compound called Lycopene which has been shown to help in fighting cancerous cells. […]
Read moreHow to Make Spicy French Fries
Spicy French fries are super easy to prepare. The cooking process is pretty straight forward and simple. It consists of only three key ingredients: potatoes, spices, and oil. Irish potatoes are the most commonly used and are readily available in grocery stores. Other types of potatoes could be used if Irish potatoes are not available. The type of oil to […]
Read moreHow to Make Spicy Fried Meat Balls
I find meat balls very easy to prepare. I make mine from scratch at home and I must admit I really love the whole process. I include few ingredients and I always make sure to add chilli pepper because I love them spicy. Here is a recipe I often use that will teach you how to make spicy meatballs. I […]
Read moreHow to Make Kenyan Mandazi
Since mandazis are very popular in Kenya and one reader requested that I share a recipe for making them, here is a simple version which makes very tasty snacks. The mandazis are great in the morning for breakfast or at any time of the day. They are normally served with a cup of hot tea or any beverage of choice. […]
Read more10 Reasons Why Coconut Oil Is Good for Your Health
Coconut oil has many health benefits and has been in use for many years. Very popular in tropical countries where coconut trees flourish near the ocean or sea, these fruits and their oil have gained acceptance over the years from the locals and nutritionists. Image courtesy of Phú Thịnh Co A number of studies have been conducted to research on their […]
Read moreHow to Cook the Best Muthokoi
Muthokoi is very popular among the Akamba tribe. It refers to: a) Dry maize whose husks have been removed b) A cooked mixture of this maize with peas/beans Making muthokoi takes a few hours and the process starts by boiling the maize with the peas/beans. It is then cooked with vegetables like onions, potatoes, cabbages, cowpeas leaves or pumpkin leaves; the […]
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