You are welcome to read my first interview, http://tasteoftanzania.com/blog/2009/11/18/interview/ - – - Karibu usome mahojiano yangu ya kwanza http://tasteoftanzania.com/blog/2009/11/18/interview/ »

I was on vacation when I had my interview printed on The Citizen News paper (one of the leading newspapers in Tanzania) November 6th 2009. Once I receive my hard copy I will check to see if I can scan it and post as a pdf here on the site. For now, Mr. Freddy... »

This masala is mainly for pilau, but it can be used in many other dishes like samusa, Nyama choma (bbq) etc. »

Maandazi (East African donuts) are a special treat. The taste of maandazi is very different from western donuts. First, one can never get tired of eating maandazi. Second, they are more like bread inside. Third, maandazi are not as oily as western donuts. »

Pilau originates from India. It taste and look very differetn from the Indian pilau. Tanzanian pilau use more spices than Indian pilau. It has become a favorite Tanzanian rice dish. »

Vipoopoo is a side dish mostly prepared during Ramadhan. I always feel like this would make a good desert; so I decided to modify this recipe to be just perfect for a desert. »