Rainy Day Nairobi Chilli
It has been rainy and cold (for Kenyan standards) all week and I've wanted to make chilli. However, it has been too wet to make it to the Corner Store (my favourite vegetable store in Diamond Plaza) until Thursday. Yesterday the rain shower came early; so immediately after work I dodged the puddles and hoofed it to the ...
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Abyssinia: My Introduction to Ethiopian Food
Last night, after I made some muffins (wow! I am getting so domestic), I met my friend and co-worker Ferial and her sister Noren for dinner at Abyssinia. This is their favourite Ethiopian restaurant in Nairobi. Actually, I think it is their favourite restaurant handsdown. The atmosphere was lovely with a nice patio and ...
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“Hey Meredith! A little less food, a little more Nairobi”
My mom left me this comment on my last post: “Hey Honey, I know your blog is supposed to be focused around food and drink but don’t you think your readers would like to hear/see more about your work there? Just a thought, of course it's up to you. Love, Mom” Now, my mother is a wise lady and if she is ...
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Nairobi Style Shepherd’s Pie
I whipped up this recipe with leftovers from our big turkey dinner because of a failed attempted at mashed white sweet potatoes that we didn't serve to our guests. So I had a bowl of lumpy sweet potatoes in the fridge just waiting to be incorporated into a dish. I went out and bought some ground beef and some onions and ...
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A Day Out to The Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre
This week was a psuedo-long weekend since Thursday was a national holiday for Kenyans to celebrate Mashujaa Day. President Kibaki describes Mashujaa Day "as a day to reflect on our history and dedicate ourselves to deliver to future generations the aspirations of our nation’s founding fathers. It is an opportunity to take ...
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Thanksgiving in Nairobi
This weekend Jessica, Sam and I decided to throw a big Thanksgiving dinner. Monday morning at work and I am still exhausted from this weekend. It was very busy but mega-fun. Since this is all about food and friends the best way to blog about this is photos! So here is goes... Saturday - Off to the Market! We have finally ...
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Heat, Wine, & Work
I've officially been living here 2 weeks and it's been another busy week. Honestly, it feels a lot longer because there is so much to see, learn, and do. In a short amount of time, I've learned quite bit about myself and what I want in both my professional and personal life just from the experience of every day living and ...
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