In our Pamoja! group coaching Facebook group we been having an interesting discussion about goals and actually reaching them. For the most part we’re talking about healthy lifestyle changes but it could easily apply to any goals you have. If you are anything like us, you’ve probably found that having a big idea is not always enough to […]
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It has been very exciting to me to explore the recipes and ingredients that are common here in Northern Tanzania. Coconut rice is a Tanzanian favorite. This recipe uses coconut cream and turmeric along with green peas and carrots. This dish uses only a few ingredients and takes no more than 45 minutes from start to EAT! Just put the rice and veggies and spices in a pot, sauté a bit then add the coconut cream and water. Simmer until done. Simple but satisfying flavors I’m loving. The left overs taste great too. I even used leftovers to make an amazing soup.
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Looking for a really fast and easy recipe? This is it! I created it because I had a bunch of beautiful ripe and ready veggies that needed using up. I chopped everything up, put it all in a pan and started it to simmering. I went outside for a moment to empty my compost and
I’m working on a handbook for how to repatriate to Mother Afrika based on our experience. But in light of the current climate in the US I’m sharing some thoughts about how we decided that Tanzania would support our lifestyle and was the place we wanted to call home.
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One question I often hear from new Vegans is “What do vegans eat for breakfast?” Without eggs and bacon or milk for your cereal what else is there!? Thankfully there are plenty of delicious and healthy vegan options for breakfast so you’ll never have to get bored or feel deprived. Here is the ultimate guide to
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I posted on Facebook the other day about how much I’m thinking about those of you in the US. Here in Tanzania we feel at peace and safe. But we are watching what is going on over there for you, our friends and family. We worry and get angry at what’s happening. And we say
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One of the joys of living and cooking in a different country or region is learning about and incorporating different ingredients and styles of cooking into your meals. While there are certainly ingredients I’m used to having that I don’t have ready access to, there are many others that I am discovering. One of these
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I think for many people the thought of eating healthy or worse plant-based/vegan/raw for the rest of their life means a life of deprivation and boring food. Not true! Contrary to popular belief healthy food tastes great! That is, as long as you know how to make it that way. In fact your non-vegan family
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