At the end of each daily fast, Muslims partake of a gratifying meal known as iftar, which offers dietary nourishment and strength to endure Ramadan’s fulfilling pangs. Iftar is as much about seeking sustenance as it is about coming together with family and friends to bond over the holy month.
Radishes: Mombasa’s Ramadan favourite vegetable
All through the fasting month, radish overtakes every alleyway of the port city, it’s a fave that flares the city’s unique yet buzzing elation of Ramadan. It shapes parts of Mombasa’s fasting culture that is known to offer its residents orchestral eating of great finesse
Wells Park Garden redefines Wajir’s hospitality experience
By Abdullahi Jamaa A bowl of bone broth steams aside a plate of well-cooked goat ribs while another holds sliced lemons and peppers completing…
Ideas for negligent wife: Mind your husband’s food plate
By Laura El Alam It had been a long day of errand running, toddler chasing and homeschooling. I sank gratefully down on the park bench next to my friend, and we settled in to watch our children play. She asked me, casually, “So, what are you making for dinner tonight?” Hmmm. It was 4:30 p.m.,…
Prophet Muhammad’s Eating habits
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) wasn’t a person who would gorge. He wasn’t a person who would chug, he was a person who…
Coastal cuisine: Chapati
By Mwanamisi Kasirani Chapati is a thin pancake made from all-purpose wheat flour. It is recognized by the golden brown patches that spread out…
Coastal Cuisine: Ugali (sima)
By Mwanamisi Kasirani Ugali is a staple food here in Kenya. It is regarded as a heavy meal due to the richness of carbohydrates…
Coastal Cuisine: Makopa Ya Nazi
By Mwanamisi Kasirani Makopa ya nazi is among the lost Coastal cuisines. It has a long cooking procedure. Pealed cassava is preserved under moist…
Coastal Cuisine: Cassava in coconut sauce
By Mwanamisi Kasirani Muhogo wa nazi (cassava in coconut sauce) is a delicious coastal cuisine that serves as a heavy lunch or supper. It…
Coastal Cuisine: Mahamri
By Mwanamisi Kasirani You have heard a lot about Mahamri, fried dough, and a famous coastal snack, triangular in shape and which is fried…