It’s hard to believe we’ve been here in Tanzania for five months already. It doesn’t feel like December to me at all. Its warm and summer like here. Driving around I see crops growing tall and the mangoes and passion fruit vines preparing to bless us with their tasty bounty. We’ve been busy the last […]
A Glimps From Paradise Read More »
I’m willing to bet this past couple of weeks have been filled with emotional turmoil. There is much uncertainty for those who are living in the US right now. Many people are feeling despair, fear, anger, hopelessness, helplessness and resignation. What do you do with your negative emotions? How do they affect you? Do you
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Smoothies are a staple for many health conscious folks. They are a great way to get more fruit and greens into your diet. Kids love them too! Green smoothies are a regular part of our breakfast menu. You can find many different recipes for smoothies but I tend to just go by what I have
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Last month we took a road trip to Nairobi Kenya which is a 5 hour drive from where we are in Tanzania. While we were there we had probably the best mall food court meal ever! We were good and hungry and we couldn’t decide between the offerings so we ordered from the Chinese restaurant
Mukimo, Kenyan Mashed Potatoes And Greens Read More »
You’re sitting there after having just eaten some cheesy, greasy fast food mess! Help! I’ve fallen off the wagon!!!! Now what?! How DO you get back on track with eating healthy when you’ve fallen off the wagon? Here are 4 things you can do to get back on that wagon. One thing I can be pretty darn
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Sometimes what I create is determined by what needs to be used up right away. This dish is one of those. We were about to be out of town for a few days in Nairobi and I had a squash, some tomatoes and peppers that needed to be used. The pantry was a bit bare
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Our recent move to Arusha Tanzania has put me in the place of having to regain my kitchen confidence. I have for a long time talked about how important it is to get comfortable and confident in your kitchen. It is essential for being successful sustaining your plant-based diet and lifestyle. I’m having to revisit
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I’m finally back to posting recipes. It’s taken me a minute to get to this point. I have been busy learning how to translate what I know to life here in Tanzania. I’m now using a propane cook top which is harder to control the temperature. I’m learning what’s available and where to get it.
Mchicha – Tanzanian Spinach and Peanut Curry Read More »
