I am very happy to be back here after a long leave of 5 months. I was in Tanzania and Kenya for almost six... »
About Tanzania
Chef Issa Kapande (Curinary chamber)
Tanzania gifted chef. Blogs in Swahili about recipes from all over the world. Check out his presentation.- Colleges that teach Swahili in USA A good number of Colleges and Universities that teach Swahili Language and Culture in USA
Freddy Macha
writer and musician from Tanzania- Tanzania touarist board Information about Tanzania
Vegetable and Fruits
Baobab Fruit – Ubuyu
Some people call baobab a super food, this is because of its high level of nutrients like vitamin C and calcium »
Christmas Recipes / Mapishi ya Noeli
I have put together a pdf of simple recipes from Tanzania that many people will be preparing this weekend back in Tanzania. Traditionaly Pilau is the number one recipe to think of during the holidays. I wish you a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS. Click here to get the pdf. Nimetayarisha mapishi ya Noeli katika pdf.... »
Kachumbali
This is the one salad most Tanzanian kids know and love.Traditionally, raw cabbage is used for this dish. However, I prefer to first slightly fry the cabbage in a little extra virgin olive oil before using it in the salad. I have also add extra virgin olive oil. This is a side dish. Ingredients... »
Green Papaya chutney – Achali ya papai bichi
This is very easy to prepare, but please use green papaya. It should not be ripe even a bit. You can find green papaya in any international store in town. If they do not have, please ask them, some stores will be happy to find one for you. Have this with any food but... »
Easiest way to peel tomatoes
How do you peel your tomatoes? Are you using a Knife? Then you should read this. I have come to realize that a few of my friends and family are peeling tomatoes using a knife. Just in case if there are many people out there who are doing the same thing; here is the... »
Pilipili hoho Stir fry
There are ingredients in every culture that would be added in almost every recipe. One of those ingredients for Tanzanians is, sweet peppers, which in Swahili is pilipili hoho. Pilipili hoho add a good flavor in any stew and we Tanzanians love sweet peppers in our stews. I do like to stir fry sweet... »
