Dishy Kwa Streets by Dishymagazine

ISSUE 9 JUNE 2019

DISHY MAGAZINE

kwa Streets

DISHY

STREET FOOD CULTURE

A TASTE OF KENYA EAT

D R I N K

LOV E

1. EDITORS NOTE

E X P L O R I N G C U LT U R E THROUGH STREETFOOD When it comes to food heritage, the Italians have pizza, the Belgians have fries, the French have croissants, the Mexicans have nachos and the Kenyans have Nyama Choma. It is said fire is a good servant but a bad master and when it comes to barbeque and grilling, we have mastered the flame. And yes, barbeque and grilling are two different things. Barbequing is cooking long, on low heat and slow while grilling is hot and fast. It all depends on what you are preparing but thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plenty of time to get into that in this issue.

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eople come and go, seasons change, places change but not the streets. The streets never change. Don’t get it wrong. The streets may look different with time but there is one deep constant about them. It is deep, magical and just simply unexplainable. You have to be there, from the start to not just know it, but feel it. In this issue we go for a ride. A real ride. Probably the realest ride will ever be on. We take you to the corners. Your corners. Your hood. We take you to your favorite childhood spot where they know you by name. We take you to the places whose recipes no one else has. We take you to that joint where the food doesn’t only have a taste but has a feeling. Someone else might cook it but no one will give it that feeling. Not even your mama. This is a more than a welcome note. I don’t want you to casually read this issue. It is not one of those.

I want you to feel it. And our team have done definitely done a splendid job. In Street Wars, an exclusive section, streets go head to head to see if your hood is the King of street food. Kibandaski will give you a slight smile as we unpack a pleasant surprise. In our street Dishy Star, Winnie Shiru talks to a funny guy and finds out all about street food and laughter. In this issue you will travel far and about, discovering new foods and food combos but you best unwind and grab a drink for Just Booze It. In this issue we smile, we reminisce and most importantly we celebrate our unsung street chefs. From the smokie pasua guy downstairs, the mandazi mama to that burger place. We feel it all. In this issue we become one with the street. TunaDishy kwa street

Felix Kavii Guest Editor

TABLE OF CONTENT

FOOD RECIPE III KITCHEN DELIGHT LOVE FOR THE STREETS DINING FITNESS

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Dishy Magazine Issue 8 June 2019. Published by DISHY, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, MANAGING DIRECTOR Felix Musili. GUEST EDITOR Felix Kavii. STAFF WRITER Ted Otieno, Tony Muigai, Faith Chebet, Winny Mbugua. CONTRIBUTORS Eve Njambi , Mwanaidi Shishi , Nick. DESIGN Sam Mwangi. SALES INQUIRES Call Dishy 0718529093 EMAIL Info@dishy.co.ke / Tudishy@gmail.com

FOOD STYLING PERFECT PAIR PERFECT COMBO WONDER BASKET THE CULTURE

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ON THE COUNTER MUNCHIES THE SOCIAL MAMA NITILIE KIBANDASKI

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7. KITCHEN DELIGHT

Surviving THE DAY THROUGH

h e Streets

ack in time, marriages were mainly for strengthening alliances and to further legacies to unknown territories. I’m talking about the epic times when things were still black and white. When wins were celebrated by feasts and endless streams of ale. Speaking of wins and feasts, my older brother was celebrating ten years of marriage by hosting a barbeque. As much as I was happy for him and the wife, I was reluctant on attending the Saturday cookout. The whole family would be there and the endless questions of when I would be getting married myself would be the only thing people would want to engage me in. I would spend the day resisting the urge to roll my eyes but since I was raised better I would just smile and pull out an excuse from the back if my mind. Something about how my career is demanding or whatever.

Eventually I came to terms with the fact that I had to suck it up, put on my big boy pants and stick it out because that’s what family does. So on the said Saturday, I got up slightly after day break. The weather was perfect for a hangout in the yard. I made my morning coffee, took a shower, got dressed, took my keys and headed out to the mall for some supplies to help in the barbeque. I was to help out in preparations, see my brother was a corporate guy, he is the kind of guy who probably doesn’t own a pair of jeans. He understood numbers and discussed appraisals with people who have names like Gerald or Sospeter. His wife too never really got her hands dirty and that’s just who they were and it worked for them for over ten years. ” I said as I gestured towards his wife who was at the time entertaining the guests with stories that seemed amusing to them from their body language. “…getting into marriage doesn’t guarantee happiness. Maybe I will get as lucky as you did, maybe I won’t but it’s a decision I am comfortable living with.” I finished. He looked at me as if he had opposing thoughts but one thing my brother and I had perfected is that we knew how to agree to disagree. He looked back at his wife then back at me. “To getting lucky,” he raised his glass. We drunk to that.

8. KITCHEN DELIGHT

“We should get back to the crowd,” I said having spotted Aunty Hellen taking off her shoes. She always took off her shoes once she had passed the tipsy stage and that was all the assurance I needed. “We should, my shirt is catching a lot of smoke here.” This I had to roll my eyes to. “Tell it to Sospeter,” I joked. “I told you a million times, I know nobody who goes by that name…” he never gets my jokes. “…whenever you feel like the pressure is too much, just scratch your nose and I’ll be there to bail you out,” my brother said with his hand on my shoulder. We went back in to the barbeque, had a good time and to some extent the ‘wait till everyone is drunk’ plan worked out. ” I said as I gestured towards his wife who was at the time entertaining the guests with stories that seemed amusing to them from their body language. “…getting into marriage doesn’t guarantee happiness. Maybe I will get as lucky as you did, maybe I won’t but it’s a decision I am comfortable living with.” I finished. He looked at me as if he had opposing thoughts but one thing my brother and I had perfected is that we knew how to agree to disagree. He looked back at his wife then back at me. “To getting lucky,” he raised his glass. We drunk to that.

getting into marriage doesn’t guarantee happiness...

9. FOOD STYLING

STREET FOOD

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10. FOOD STYLING

Food Styling INCREDIBLE MOMENTS

17. DISHY GUIDE I

Street Wars In Nairobi, every area code has its street food. Food that is affordable, drop dead delicious and of course street. But some area codes are Kings of the streets. Here are some of the areas that all have a claim to the Street Food kingdom.

Rongai

Buruburu-Mtindwa

Some banter people will probably say Rongai isn’t in Nairobi, but as we stated, we are the food border police here. When it comes to Street War, Ongata Rongai definitely has its say. This hood has some of the best mutura you can have around. Areas around Stedmak Hotel and Tuskys Supermarket are usually buzzing just as soon as the sun is almost going down. Rongai mutura guys are also known to be some of the most generous with their portion cuts. This, and the fact that the mutura is awesomely good, makes puts them in the Street War. As you know mutura comes with that ka ‘thufu’ and these guys don’t joke with their thufu. Ask them to put some pilipili in your 10/- cup of thufu and drink it up while having some mutura.

Being one of the most famous estates in Nairobi, it was only right that Buru Buru has game when it comes to street food. Mtindwa Market, popularly known as Mtish is just the place for a street experience in this east side of the city. In Buru Buru phase 2, at the road junction just next to Bidii Primary School sits their street gem. Here, you can have what are arguably some of the best boiled then deep fried potatoes (warus) with some spicy kachumbari for only 20/- a piece. You can also have some heavenly roasted groundnuts at 10/-, 20/or 30/- depending on how much groundnuts you want.

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Harambee Estate-Uncle B

Kaloleni

If you leave in Eastlands and do not know of Uncle B then my friend you are not living life. Uncle B is most definitely the most famous person and joint in this side of town. Uncle B is a small joint found in Harambee Estate, just next to Buru Buru Estate. Uncle B has a custom recipe which is a fries and bhajia mash and some good thick sauce mash up. The food is known as mix. The prices also start from 20/- so you can buy as much as you want, but 50/- worth mix will have you sorted. This place is normally flooded in the evenings. Uncle B is so good some Buru Buru folks actually claim it as theirs, but we are border police and; Harambee owns this one.

Popularly known as Ololo, Kaloleni Estate has some serious street game. The estate has been alphabetically divided into ‘lines’ or blocks and in Line P lays their gem. Adhiambo has her spot here where she sells the best bhajia in Nairobi, yes you read that right. Her bhajias are what I like to call the ‘old school’ bhajias, cut into crisp perfect circles and perfectly deep fried. The minimum amount for bhajias is 10/-. Adhiambo must have some secret ingredient for her bhajias would definitely knock any other in a Street War.

13. CHEFS ON DUTY

Street Master s G

Chepchikoni

Chef Ali Sultan

Francisca Mwende

Moses Kioko

Mwanaidi Shishi

Seth Gor

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15. FOOD RECIPE I

How to make a:

Bacon Guacamole Recipe by: Chef Moses

Total Time .15 MIN , Yield Serves : 4 to 6 INGREDIENTS • 3 large ripe Hass avocados, halved, pitted, and scooped out • 3 strips bacon, cooked crisp and cut into 1/2 inch pieces • 1/4 medium red onion, minced • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika • 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher or sea salt • Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste • 1 medium tomato, seeded and diced INSTRUCTIONS 1. In a bowl, mash the avocado with a fork until it is nearly at your desired consistency. Stir in the bacon, red onion, lime juice, paprika, chipotle, salt, and pepper. 2. Gently fold in the tomatoes. Serve immediately or else press a piece of plastic wrap flush into the top of the guacamole, refrigerate, and serve preferably within 24 hours.

16. FOOD RECIPE II

How to make a:

Rolex

Chapo x Mayai

Recipe by: Mulunga Alukwe Prep time: 10 mins ,Cook time: 20 mins ,Total time: 30 mins ,Yield: 1 Wrap INGREDIENTS 1 Chapati (cooked) 2 Eggs 1/4 Cup Tomatoes 1/4 Cup Onions 1 Bunch Cilantro 1/4 Teaspoon Salt 2 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil INSTRUCTIONS 1.Add the eggs, tomatoes, onions, cilantro and salt in a medium bowl.and Whisk to combine 2.Heat a non stick pan. Add vegetable oil and Pour in the egg and vegetable mixture 3.Let the eggs set for a several minutes. When the underside has cooked and is golden brown, flip the omelette and cook on the second side 4.Place the cooked chapati on a flat plate. Put the cooked omelette on top of the chapati and Roll the chapati and omelette tightly then Serve immediately

17. FOOD RECIPE III

Charcoal Grilled Prawns

Recipe by: Francisca Mwende This slow cooker beef curry could not be easier! Large chunks of slowcooked, tender beef in a rich and thick curry sauce that is just waiting to be scooped up with some naan. Serve with some Coconut rice

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup smoked sweet paprika • 4 tablespoons ancho chili powder • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar • 2 teaspoons ground cumin • 5 cloves of garlic minced • 1/2 cup of canola oil • 2 teaspoons kosher salt • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Procedure

1. In a bowl mix all the dry ingredients and gradually mix in the canola oil until you get the consistency of cake mix Putting it all together: • 1/2 kg of Shrimp (deveined but keep the sell on) 1. Place the shrimp in a large zip lock bag 2. Pour the wet rub over the shrimp 3. Mix the wet rub so that all the shrimp get covered 4. If using small shrimp, place them on skewers (pre-soaked for at least 30 mins) 5. Place the shrimp on the medium high grill.

18. FOOD RECIPE IV

Chips Mayai aka zigi On today’s instalment of #FoodieFriday, we spotlight one of the most popular street dishes in Tanzania, Chipsi mayai (means chips and eggs in Swahili). The basic ingredients for this dish include potato chips and fried eggs.

INGREDIENTS • 3 Large potatoes • Oil for frying • 1 tomato – diced • Onion – diced • 2 eggs • Dhania – chopped • Dash of milk

PROCEDURE

• Peel the potatoes and cut them into the size of french fries • Heat enough oil to cover the potatoes and wait until drop of water causes boiling. • Put the potatoes in the hot oil turning to cook evenly then remove the french fries and place on a plate. • Beat the eggs with a little milk in a bowl and set aside. • Heat a tblsp of oil in a frying pan, add the onions and fry until translucent then add the tomato and allow to cook for a short while. • Toss in the dhania stir, followed by the chips and stir. • Pour in the egg mixture over the french fries allow to cook for a few minutes pressing in with a spatula. • Use a plate to flip over the chips mayai so it can cook on the other side and again press with a spatula. • Remove and serve hot with some kachumbari and ketchup

19. FOOD RECIPE V

Mbaazi na Nazi Cooking any Swahili dish requires whole load of patience. Cooking Mbaazi za Nazi is no exception. Mbaazi za Nazi is a dish that’s famous in Kenya’s Coastal area as a breakfast meal to accompany Mahamri or Chapati. Making it at home isn’t as hard as it sounds; you just need to be patient. I followed this simple recipe by All Kenyan Recipes and my Mbaazi came out incredible.

INGREDIENTS

Now, this is a very simple dish to make and you need not more than 3 ingredients: 2 Cups of Cooked Mbaazi; 1 Cup of Light Coconut Milk and ½ Cup of Heavy Coconut Milk; salt to taste. To achieve the authentic taste; use freshly made coconut milk. If you can’t access coconuts or are just to lazy to make your own coconut milk (I am guilty of this); it’s fine to substitute with canned coconut milk.

METHOD On low-medium heat; simmer the cooked mbaazi with the cup of light coconut milk and salt to taste. You can add more milk if it isn’t enough. I added fresh chillies on min. I didn’t chop them up to achieve that mild flavour. Once all the coconut milk has evaporated; remove your mbaazi from the heat. Let the coconut milk cover the beans; place your chillies on top and cover. Let it simmer on low heat. This is the time to catch up on your weekly read or some chit chat with friends. In a separate pan; heat the heavy coconut milk on medium heat. You need to keep stirring this continuously to avoid it sticking at the bottom of the pan. It will take you about 10 minutes to achieve a thick porridge like cream. Now pour the cream on top of your hot mbaazi; cover and let it sit for about 15 minutes before mixing and serving. Your Mbaazi is now ready for the eating. Serve with Mahamri or hot Chapatis. Yum!

HOW TO STAY HEALTHY EATING STREET FOOD • When selecting a place to eat street food at you want to choose a location or vendor who seems to have a number of customers, this shows that he can be trusted. Normally people won’t line up for a serving of stomach flu. • This other tip might sound obvious but try not to eat any raw vegetables and if they are cooked let them be freshly prepared. You can tell how fresh vegetables are by their level of discolouration. • You must judge on the cleanliness as food safety comes first. If the person is using a dirty old knife and a cutting board covered in mould, then you should definitely skip eating at that place. • If you find anything that is grilled or boiled, give it preference. If the option to re-fry your snack is offered, take it. It will kill any germs that might have accumulated during storage.

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23. LOVE FOR THE STREETS

NAIROBI'S

GROCERY

C u l tu r e

obody likes month-old kitchen supplies that you have to keep dating back to when you actually bought them so you can arrange them in chronological order every single time. With time, they near the rotting phase and you have to use them accumulatively each time you cook. Don’t even get me started on the smells, especially tomatoes. Isn’t is much better if you could just buy fresh ones each week at pocket-friendly prices? Here’s a rundown on some of the best markets for all your grocery needs.

24. LOVE FOR THE STREETS 1. MARIKITI MARKET

2. CITY MARKET

This is Nairobi’s main wholesale market for fruits and vegetables, situated on Haile Selassie Avenue. The products are delivered from all over the country and even neighboring countries. Retail traders get their produce from here as well, which brings about competition for the freshest, tastiest and cheapest produce. Opening hours are from 3 am to 11 am.

This is located on Muindi Mbingu street and runs through to 6.30 pm. There are a variety of individual vendors each selling their trinkets at relatively cheap prices for their wholesale produce.

3. GIKOMBA This is the largest open air market in Kenya that supplies the whole of East Africa with vegetables products. Most of the products sold here are imported from Central Kenya, Turkey, USA, Qatar, Dubai, Uganda, Tanzania, Somalia etc. They have the cheapest, and I mean CHEAPEST products.

5. ZUCHINNI GREENGROCERY LIMITED It is located at ABC Place in Waiyaki Way, Westlands. It is more of a company than a market and the products maybe of good quality but they are a bit pricy. For example, 1kg worth of plums goes for Ksh 1,599. Shopping is however easier since they have an online platform that delivers from between 9 am to 9 pm.

7. NAIVAS SUPERMARKET This supermarket sells a wide variety of food and groceries. You’ll find them in all the branch outlets country wide. They recently opened their third 24hour Nairobi store.

4. SOKO MJINGA The market was nicknamed ‘soko mjinga’ due to the ridiculously low prices of products sourced from nearby farms. Prices tend to lower even more with between Ksh 5 and Ksh 10 when the trader sees a potential customer walking away. It’s located on the roadside in Ongata Rongai on the outskirts of Nairobi.

6. CHANDARANA FOODPLUS SUPERMARKET The market was nicknamed ‘soko mjinga’ due to the ridiculously low prices of products sourced from nearby farms. Prices tend to lower even more with between Ksh 5 and Ksh 10 when the trader sees a potential customer walking away. It’s located on the roadside in Ongata Rongai on the outskirts of Nairobi.

8. BUS STATION This is Nairobi’s semi-busiest point of town. It’s a daily hustle and bustle, it being a common bus station and also a hub for stores of all sorts. It contains the solutions to all your grocery needs at really affordable prices. Business starts from as early as 6am and runs through the whole day.

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Chikonis Charm A food lover at heart, Chepchikoni has found the perfect form of epression for her thoughts: Food

1. In your own words who/what is Chepchikoni? Chepchikoni is a lady who decides to make the kitchen her best friend and in the process, it turned into her source of income.chepchikoni prepares delicious meals to deliver to her clients and also conducts cooking classes and house calls.

2. What inspired you to get into food industry? My intense love for food and the desire to see clients all happy because they have consumed my good food. Plus, why not turn your passion into a source of income? Do what you love, love what you do! It feels good waking up everyday to do something that i actually love and enjoy. Feels like being paid to have fun haha.

3. What has been the most memorable moment in your career? My first corporate job. I learnt so much. It came with the challenges and advantages. It opened my eyes so much and i actually saw many things i needed to consider or work on in my business.

4. What dish have you enjoyed preparing the most? Biryani! I love preparing it. And moreso, my clients love it and order for it many times

5. What's your favourite cheese based recipe? Indomie in coconut chicken and cheese! Yum yum

6. They say cheese on anything is a win, what do you consider your best pair? Haha fries and cheese. Nom nom. I am starving already!

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31. DINING 27.

T H E

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A LEGACY FOR

the Turks

ou know what they say about Turks and Food, ‘Life comes through the food’. We’ll you have to be around the turks to understand this and their belief as to how ‘if you love yourself for who you are, if you are happy from within, you are the most beautiful person, and your smile is your best asset’

28. DINING

Well tjhis day I was to meet up with my cousin for cocktails over lunch and something came up on her side so we called off the plan. Feeling empty and depressed it ticked to me the only thing to paint that smile back is always trying out a new dish in any restaurant. Yes, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my ideal love for food. I have always admired the Turkish pink tea, I once tried it out in one of my food escapades. I was already in town and I just felt like devouring something with sauces, burger was my first idea but I settled for shawarma. There is only one Shawarma hub in town. That you can best believe and if you think you have tasted the best shawarma in town, Nairobi, then you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tried the best.

31. DINING 29.

I had read reviews about this spot at Muindi Mbingu street just near Lifestyle and everyone seemed to praise the shawarma joint not to mention showering praises to the owner. I must stay from the outside it looks like a fortress. The big signage ‘Big Knife’ just welcomes you in. From a glance you can see the pieces of seasoned meat and strips of fat stuck alternately on a vertical spit roasting slowly on all sides as the spit rotates in front of a flame. It’s a non resistable site and slowly tickles your taste buds as it cooking slowly. Big knife is well situated. It's right by the road so it can't be missed You enter and grab a seat as the friendly stuff passes the Menu your way ready to take your offer.

The Plastic seats are not the most comfortable and the bench couches fitted on the wall are always full. I scrolled down the shawarma large variety though I knew exactly what I wanted to have. The wide variety of meat easily be confusing, that is a caution to take. I ordered a chicken shawarma, big fries and a cold Fanta. I had read of this combo before. I knew what to expect. The best. Nothing but the Best. Well, I just had to wait there waiting for the 7 minutes that the waitress had assured me. There are many things to distract you before you think of diving to your phone. The ambience. The small but comfy place is fitted with awesome lighting that bounces off the white walls and illuminated the paintings hanging on the walls.

30. DINING

I am a sucker for good art and I will tell you the red and white ambience balances so well and your eyes can rest easily as you wait for your dish. I had barely finished with my paintings analysis and boom; the table was well dressed in the sauces dripping shawarma. You know the wow! Feeling? That’s just what meet the eye. The portion of the fries if big enough and the shawarma is long enough. I took the first bite and what a heavenly feeling. Let’s say, I enjoyed every bit of it. You can taste every flavour as it burst in every bite. The salad is fresh and and clean. Every cruch just compliments the saucy chicken. I would have done a second round but the meals are sizeable and very feeling. It’s not the best place to stay chill after a full belly but Very chilled -

out place and definitely perfect for a quick lunch spot over a conversation. The full meal was 550 ksh. Yes, they are so pocket friendly. You can comfortably have ball for two or three as long as you don’t come a crowd past 4 since the space might be limiting. Their Menu has a lot of offers to enjoy from and to note was this students offer for 300 that guarantees you a shawarma and a portion of fries. Did I mention they prepare a 100% Halal Certified Shawarma, well they are. You can come enjoy this delicious dishes between 8.00 A.m and 10PM when they close. It’s about time to the taste of Turks , it’s actually the real taste of Shawarma.

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Great ambience and very good staff The service was really good. I loved the decor. The portions are filling The range of offers is wide The price is very fair reasonable.

Cons • The space is small • The shawarma is not that hot

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Pros

Offersey have offers every single day. • The offoers accomodate all persons from students to working class

So do yourself a favour and check out the place

Ali Sultan

Ali Sultan alias chef sultan is the founder and owner of Big Knife from the Turks. Chef Sultan boasts a wide experience in cooking having worked across the globe and finally settling here with the big knife brand. He first introduced the DonerShawarma in 2003 in kenya and his vast work experience in the culinary industry has seen him change the narrative on shawarma in Kenya.

Hailing from the capes of western Asia, he has managed to open up 3 more branches across Kenya with South C being the latest one. His organic touch to the shawarma recipe stands a mystery that he has used to wow the shawarma lovers and that has used to scare away competition. He has of late ventured from just the restaurants and he practices his expertise in outside cat-

ering where he has since shown his prowess. You can book him in on 0710733373 and experience the magical touch of the sultan. His passion revolves around helping the needy and cooking for the less fortunate, one thing that he has shown absolute passion in. He is the real shawarma Don.

32. FOOD RECIPE II

INGREDIENTS

How to make: Turkish Doner Beef Shawarma

• 1.5 lb. beef chuck or flank steak (for a healthier option) • 3 garlic cloves, minced • 3 tbsp vinegar • 3+1 tbsp olive oil • 3 cups beef broth • 1 tbsp all spice • 1/2 tsp cinnamon • 1 tsp chili powder • 1 tsp oregano • 3 green cardamoms • Salt & pepper, to taste PROCEDURE 1. Mix the olive oil, minced garlic, vine gar and all powdered spices together in a small bowl to form a marinade. Rub the marinade all over the meat, wrap it up and put it in the fridge for 2-8 hours. 2. Add remaining olive oil to your pressure cooker or instant pot and turn it on medium. Once hot, add meat to the pot and brown for 1 minute on each side. Add broth to the pot (make sure the meat is covered in liquid). 3. Close the pot and cook on high for 15 minutes or until you hear it whistle, then reduce heat to low. Cook for 25 minutes on low, run the pot under cold water and release any excess pressure. 4. Remove the lid, remove the meat and shred. Serve hot!

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34. PERFECT COMBO 72. DISHY RULES

entucky Fried Chicken undoubtedly offers you some of the best streetwise and combo meals. Their street wise meals range from as high as Kshs 900 and as low as Kshs 320. For the lowest price, you get 1 piece of chicken and regular chips. For Kshs 390, you get 2 pieces of chicken and regular chips. They basically just add you a piece of chicken up until they get to 5. 5 pieces of chicken and the regular chips is what goes for Kshs 900. Now, the combo meals are a bit heavier and diverse. There are over 10 combo meals. For starters we have the Paneer Burger meal. This is a double layered Paneer patty topped with lettuce and served in a warm soft bun. They even throw in their regular chips and a 500ml soda. Then the Twister combo meal. This is a delicious wrap containing crispy strips, lettuce, tomatoes and served on a regular flour tortilla, with another regular chips and 500ml soda (as do all the combo meals). Each will cost you Kshs 750. Added to this list is the streetwise 5. Your 5 pieces of chicken, one large chips and a 1.25ml soda and this goes for about Kshs 1,050.

35. MUNCHES

Street Wars

KENYAS BEST STREET FOOD

idewalk vendors, push carts, holes in a wall etc even in cities with rich reputations for fine dining, some of the best meals are on the streets. It is no debate that Kenya ranks amongst the best cities in the world for street food, from quick snacks to moveable feasts. We took a close look at Kenyasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; best Street food across the counties and the hard choice of selecting one amidst the wide array of choice. It's impossible to avoid street food in Kenya. Operating from wee hours of the morning to the late hours of the night, you can enjoy some grilling extremely fresh ingredients in front of you or even food trucks across the Nation. From what Kenyans dub as Mayai Kachu to Mtungo, from smochas to rolex, you will always have a grab at the nearest street in town. Which one is your favourite? We let you be the judge.

Just Love it. STREET FOOD is all about the

Experience

36. MUNCHES

Mshikaki

Chips Mwitu

Bhajia

Kuku Choma

Mbuzi Choma

Choma Sausage

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Maindi Boil

Mutura

Ngwacii Choma

Maindi Choma

Gizzard Choma

Nduma Boil

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Rolex

Smocha

Undisputed Mayai Kachu

39. KIBANDASKI

The Governors Favourite

omewhere in Makueni town sits this mbao and mabati structure. The mabati sheets act as the wall and are halfway up meaning this is an open structure therefore there is no need for windows. The mbao and mabati have been used to partition the place into small sub sections. Mama Muti owns and runs this kibandaski. She dons her apron and oversees operations on a daily as myriads of customers flow in throughout the day.

Some people are such loyal customers here that Mama Muti knows the on an almost personal level. Remember one of the kibandaski rules? That you need have atleast one place where you are a local’. One of the loyal customers here at Mama Muti’s is Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana. Yes, the county chief likes to have some of his meals here. He is such a ‘local’ here that Mama Muti knows his preferred breakfast is kahawa and pancakes. This combo unsurprisingly goes for less than 100 bob. The governor interacts with the local wananchi here and often buys them lunch as he sits on the old school wooden or plastic seats. There is no special VIP treatment and he doesn’t need any. Afterall he is a local and this is a kibandaski. At time he is accompanied by members of the county executive staff who also have meals here. Mama Muti has a wide array of foods on his menu from maini ya mbuzi, maini ya ng’ombe, beef fry, maharagwe, a variety of ugali types to sukumawiki. Kibandaski is a way of life and if a Governor is part of it, why not you?

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41. DISHY GUIDE II

Street feel joints

Streets on the watch Some like it on trucks,some on the streets...all in all street food is bae, restaurant food is ex-girlfriend. No need to visit Thailand for the street food and enjoy the energy of the city while we got it. Here is a guide by the DISHY TEAM to best places to enjoy your street feel

Mama Rocks Gourmet Burgers

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone has the right to rockâ&#x20AC;? is their tagline and the burgers at Mama Rocks will definitely leave you rocking. With a huge variety of burgers on the menu, you are spoilt for choice. They even have African themed combos with the This Is Africa and Pan African Fusion Burgers. Get to Mama Rocks at The Alchemist or at Kilimani and experience the urban chic environment and ridiculously delicious burgers.

Burrito Bar

The pros and cons of eating a taco. Pros: Eating the Tacos. Con: Finishing the Tacos. Burrito Bar is the first burrito bar in Kenya. Here you find what are arguably the best Tacos and Burrito in Nairobi. And the Pro: All this is at affordable prices.

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Pete’s Café & Burrito Haven

Pete’s has become a house hold name as Nairobi’s Best Place for its Burritos, Quesadillas and Taco’s which are second to none. Open from Monday to Saturday from 7am – 7pm at the ground floor of the Bishop Magua Centre along Ngong Road, Pete’s have you sorted with tacos, burritos and some amazing sandwiches.

Urban Gourmet Burgers

‘ The Texas Burger with double bacon, cheese, onion rings and 'slaw on the side with a cold beer is ‘pure bliss’. The Texas Burger is one of the many signature burgers at Urban Gourmet. They have several branches in Nairobi from Galleria Mall, Westgate Mall to the CBD. Most of the Burgers here sell for about 1000/- and you can get their menu online.

Roco Mamas

Roco Mamas is the Best Smash Burgers, Ribs & Wings Restaurant. Located at The Village Market food court, Roco Mamas ooze a fresh and new urban chic vibe. They have a wide variety of burgers in their menu which you can view on their website and social media handles. They have the best burgers hands down so you all better come to Mamas.

Street Bistro

Their name says it all. This is a food truck located at The Alchemist food court & is your ultimate go to street food place. They offer a variety of meals from hotdogs, coconut fish curry, breakfast wrap combo to chips and chicken. Street Bistro also run an outside catering business called Chefs By Design.

43. DOPE CONVERSATION

TETEMA Boneless

chicken

Today our dope conversation comes from the talented foodie Doreen Chepkorir who takes us through a quick dinner treat of Tasty Ugali with Boneless chicken, with some Tomatoes on the side as she explores the love and ease of TETEMA FLOUR in making such a Dishy dish. Ready your taste buds as she takes us through her style of preparation and feel free to get involved in our conversation as we learn more ways of doing the same and more tricks to employ while making your breakfast treat. RECIPE Boneless chicken. Easy treat to have with family or friends.

INGREDIENTS Boneless chicken 2 packs Âź cup oil or margarine salt to taste

1 bunch Dhania, 1 big bulb of Kitunguu, 4 big Tomatoes

METHODOLOGY 1. First dice the chicken into smaller chunks 2. Warm 2 spoons of oil in a pan and place the chicken chunks gently tossing them to allow them coat with oil evenly 3. Cook for 10 minutes then remove for the pan. In a separate pan use the extra oil to cook the onions. 4. Add the chicken and the spices of choice, I used paprika and turmeric before adding tomatoes. 5. Add some water and remaining spices of choice then cover and allow it cook for 15 minutes. I used chicken curry and pepper 6. In a sufuria boil water and add your TETEMA flour and cook your ugali. -Garnish your boneless chicken with dhania and enjoy it with the white , soft, sweet Ugali.

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45. MAMA NITILIE

VITUMBUA NA KAHAWA CHUNGU

Kahawa Chungu Dawa

aribuni wadau, usitiwe na kiwewe hataa kwani ushafika kwenye jukwaa la mapishi yangu, mama nitilie. Hapa nitakupa ricipe mingi na jinsi ya matayarisho yake , kwa njia rahisi tena ya kufaana. Si mapochopocho, si mlo mku... usibanduke katu, rai kaa kitako tutie ndani pamoja. Usiogope kusisitiza mama nitilie. Leo tunapotandaza mkeka kwenye veranda tumo tayari kuandaa , mlo wa kusisimua. Huku pwani kwetu, ni kiteremsho haswaa masaa ya jioni na kahawa tamu ama chungu. Kwa starehe zako mwenyewe an ukipenda asubuhi na chai ya iliki kama Kiamsha Kinywa. Pepeta jiko tayari kutayarisha Vitumbua au ukipenda kwa kimombo Coconut Rice Pancakes

Kuitayarisha unahitaji:

• Kahawa vijiko vitatu vidogo, • Maji kikombe kimoja (250ml), • Kijiko robo cha tangawizi • Iliki robo kijiko kile kidogo

Jinsi ya kutayarisha Weka maji na iliki ichemke, weka katika joto la wastani kwa dakika Kama Kumi Hivi ongeza kahawa yako . Koroga kwa dakika tano au zaidi, ongeza tangawizi. Chuja kinywaji chako. Ambatanisha kahawa yako na vitumbua vile na kuenjoi shibe

Kileleweke: Kahawa ile nzuri huwa haiwekwi sukari. waulize wanaojua watakwambiwa black coffee ni kahawa nzito pamoja na viungo na si sukari na maziwa. Kumbuka hiki ni kinywaji hiki hakina gharama nyingi na kinapatikana kwa urahisi,

46. MAMA NITILIE

Vitumbua Vipimo

· 2 Vikombe vya Mchele · 1 Kijiko cha Amira · 1 Kikombe cha Maziwa Ya Nazi vuguvugu · 2-3 Kijiko Kikubwa Ya Nazi Flake Ukipenda · ½ -1 Kijiko Kidogo ya Chumvi · ¾ -1 Kikombe cha Sukari Kahawia,Sukari Nyeupe au Sukari ya Nazi(Nilitumia Sukari ya Nazi) · 1 Kijiko Kidogo cha Viuongo Kadiamom,Kungumanga . ½ Kijiko kidogo cha Dondoo za Mlozi

Mtuzi Wa Nazi . . .

1 Nazi ya Mkebe ¾ Kikombe cha Sukari Kahawia ½ Kijiko Kidogo cha Dondoo ya Vanilla

Namna Ya Kutayarisha Vitumbua

1 Roweka 2 vikombe vya mchele kwa bakuli kubwa na uwache kwa masaa nne au Usiku mzima 2. Mwaga maji yote alafu ueke mchele kwenye blender pamoja na maziwa ya nazi

Viuongo,flakes,sukari,chumvi na Amira.Changanya hadi puree,unafaa kufanya Hivyo kwa makundi kulingana na blender yako.Hakikisha umeisimamisha mara Kadhaa ili kuangalia ulaini wake. 3 Mwaga kwenye bakuli kubwa,funika na uwache iinuke kwenye maeneo vuguvugu Mpaka iongezeke kipimo au hadi uone viputo 4. Patia vitumbua joto,au tumia sufuria ya kuaanga yenye joto ya kati.Ongeza mafuta kama ½ kijiko au kijiko kidogo na usugue hayo mashimo ukitumia mafuta. 5. Hakikisha sufuria ya kukaanga iko na joto vuguvugu kabla haujaeka ¾ ya batter. Pika kwa mda wa dakika 2-3 upande zote,kwa haraka ukitumia vijiti vya kukata. Endelea na mchakato huu hadi batter iishe. 6. Wacha ipoe kwa utaratibu na ufurahie kwa chai au mtuzi wa karameli.

Mtuzi wa nazi wa karameli Chemsha maziwa ya nazi pamoja na sukari kahawia ukitumia chungu nzito au kikaango maalum.Punguza joto hadi kati,pika ukikoroga kila mda hadi mchanganyiko uwe mzito hadi juzuu wake upungue hadi nusu kwa mda wa dakika 20 au Zaidi.

47. WINE AFTER WINE

Beauty off-shores

Touring the world is part of the girl's plan, so Grace and the girls go for a potential search in Bali...So all men are the same! How wrong were they...WINNIE MBUGUA takes you through the beuty of Bali

ime was moving by really slow. 4.59 pm. Grace had never felt this much excitement to leave work. It was not just her, the whole sister gang was psyched for their trip to Bali. Meanwhile, in her apartment, Ann had her head tossed back on her crimson colored recliner. She was desperately trying to come up with ways of how she was going to break the big news to the girls. One way or another, it had to happen. During the trip. So, in a way, Ann was more nervous than excited. She was so submerged in her thoughts that even her phone ringing couldn’t bring her back from the overwhelming depth of her reverie. It rang again and she reached for it 90 percent because the vibration it made was so annoying. She huffed. Ken. After seeing the look in his eyes when she told him of her work transfer to abroad, things escalated. She hated feeling like the bad guy. “I’ve been trying to reach you all day, why won’t you pick my calls?” Ken sounded desperate. Too exhausted to even come up with an excuse, “I didn’t know what to say, Ken.” She called him by his name that he noticed. “Well, can I come over and we figure things out from there?” She couldn’t bring herself to say no. “Okay.” Excitement always led to rushing but Grace tried to calm herself down as she packed. One minute she’d have a toothy smile out of nowhere and the next minute she’d be chanting calming mantras. It was only a day away and even with her whole wardrobe in a suitcase, she still felt underprepared. On Tuesday morning at 6.30 am, Shay was the first one to get to JKIA, then Grace appeared with Brenda and Ann by herself. Cate hauled herself there later on and when they were finally aboard, she was out like a nightlight.

It was such an agonizing flight. On arrival, they were met with a much older man at the airport, he seemed to be in his fifties but even with a grey beard, he still managed to give Chris Hemsworth a run for his money. “Hello, welcome to Bali, my name is Frodo and I’ll be your tour guide during your stay here,” he trailed off in a very thick local accent. At the hotel, the Mahagiri Villas Sanur, Ann asked them to meet in her room after dinner because she had something to tell them. Her breathing was ragged as all the girls sat at the foot of her bed like life-sized dolls. She managed to put on a decent smile and took out a bottle of the impeccable Moet. The bottle’s contents were emptied into the flutes and it’s in moments like this that Ann’s philosophical side came through with the, “Is the glass half empty of just half full?” That aside, they remained unusually quiet with Grace exceptionally still; she already knew what Ann was about to tell them. “Girls, I have something to tell you. Early this year, I got a job promo-.” Shay squealed even before she was finished. “Congratulations” was all she could hear but it still didn’t calm her raging heart. “As I was saying, I got a job promotion…to Italy. I leave in a month’s time.” For a moment, no one said anything. Then like an orchestra, they all broke. ‘Huh?’ ‘What?’ ‘You’re kidding,’ ‘Italy, what’s in Italy?’ ‘You’re leaving?’ ‘What about us?’ ‘No’…then the room fell silent again. You could hear a pin drop when Grace spoke softly, “Does Ken know?” Ann didn’t hide her discomfort, “Err… yes,” “And?” “We’re figuring things out,” she whispered. “Figuring things out? Do you even know what that means?” Did she really? “Well, what do you want us to do about it?” Brenda cut in, “Are you ready to put in the work of having a long distance relationship?” Her glass was empty. She needed a refill.

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49. THE CULTURE

e h t d n o y e B a s a b m o M f o s e r o h S As we Celebrate the diversity in culture, Ministry of tourism,Mombasa County and KTDB take us through the Hidden beauty of the Coastal Culture

ombasa is a great place to visit if you want to relax and enjoy the warm weather, admire scenic nature and have a taste of Kenyan history entombed in Fort Jesus and other historical sites.The sea, its’ waves and strange creatures add to the attractions. Less talked about are the local delicacies. Like Swahili language, the dishes are influenced by the many cultures that once made the east coast home

its suburbs – is faded, flaking and occasionally charming, like a small town that was once great. The atmosphere, even in the commercial centre of what is one of Africa’s busiest ports, is relaxed and congenial. Rush hours, urgency and paranoia seem to be Nairobi’s problems (as everyone here will tell you), not Mombasa’s. And the gaping, marginal slums of many African cities hardly exist here.

Sleazy, hot and physically tropical in a way that could hardly be more different from the Ethnically, Mombasa is perhaps even more dicapital, MOMBASA is the slightly indolent verse than Nairobi. The Asian and Arab influhub of the coast, with a sense of community ence is particularly pervasive, with fifty and depth of history that Nairobi lacks. The city centre – neatly isolated by the sea from

50. THE CULTURE

mosques and dozens of Hindu and Sikh temples lending a strongly oriental flavour. Still, the largest contingent speaks Swahili as a first language and it is the Swahili civilization that accounts for Mombasa’s distinctive character. You’ll see women wearing head-to-foot buibuis or brilliant kanga outfits, and men decked out in kanzu gowns and hip-slung kikoiwraps. Arriving in Mombasa by plane or train in the morning, there’s ample time, if you don’tfind the heat too much, to head straight out to the beaches – the nearest is Nyali Beach on the north coast mainland.But you might want to spend a day or two in Mombasa itself, acclimatizing to the coast,

catching the cadences of the coast’s “pure Swahili”, or Kiswahili safi, and looking around Kenya’s most historic city. Mombasa has a couple array of sights, its main one, the museum-monument Fort Jesus, in the shadow of which lies Mombasa’s Old Town, still an atmospheric hive of narrow lanes, mosques and carved Swahili doorways. In the modern town centre, the tusk arch stands. It’s not wildly exciting, though one iconic sight for many. The culture balance has made it a hub for tourism attractions and local tourism is now celebrated even more. It has indeed a low- lying fruit of tourism and with the brilliantenergetic governor, 001 sultan it’s worth a visit.

51. TASTE OF MOMBASA

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Mzedu Kitchen Takes us through the most scenic street food scenes in the heart of coast, Mombasa Town

treet food in Mombasa, Kenya, beats most of their restaurant food,especially those restaurants which specializes on local swahili cuisine. And now as we approach Mombasa cultural festival, Many will prove me right because we are going to see Mombasa finest Street foods on this event which is usually held once a year.

Chicken tikka A selection of sensational street eats includes flavour-packed Pigeon Pea Curry in Coconut Sauce; golden Cassava crisps, chips mayai(traditional of Italian fritata) ; delicious Roasted Corn; mshikaki and for sweets, delectable Mandazi (African-style doughnuts) and mkate sinia.

Fried, Cassava and cassava crisps Dont be left out, just Drive to Mama Ngina drive during this time of MCF2016 and get the best of Mombasaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Homely Culinary Heritage

52. TASTE OF MOMBASA

Samosas, Viazi Karai, and Bhajia along Bordering area. While in Mombasa you will observe that, street food scenery is evident in most streets within CBD, Market area, otherwise known as Marikiti and its invirons. As Early as 7am you will find variey of breakfast eats such as mbaazi ya nazi(Pigeon Peas/ cowpeas with coconut cream), Beans, Mahamri,etc on display. In the evening walk through Mwembe tayari area you will find “buffet tables” lined with assorted swahili pastries which includes spiced cakes and dumplings. Mombasa boasts diversity in Food culture and be sure to treat yourself with fresh street food while in this tourist town.

Mbaazi ya nazi(pegiopeas in Coconut Cream) Maharage ya kuugwa This one is among the best dishes and most common across the coast. Walk along any kibanda and taste the best Mbaazi ya nazi either for lunch or even break fast. The creame is curated the typical coastal way and it’s definitely a taste of Mombasa Mombasa offers a space to enjoy and taste the beauty of the sands and celebrate ‘Art, History & Culture’

53. WINE WITH ME

Paradise

Wrecked

It’s not always going to be smiles all the way sometimes we’ll cry a little bit because of heart breaks, but hey that’s love, spicy and tricky at the same time

t’s always cloud 9 once you’ve agreed to it, everything seems right around you, like Luther Ingram once said,” If loving you is wrong I don’t wanna be right, “we’ve all experienced love at some point so am pretty sure you know what am talking about, right? It’s not always going to be smiles all the way sometimes we’ll cry a little bit because of the heart breaks, but hey that’s love, spicy and tricky at the same time. Frank and Vera were cute together no lie but sometimes what we think is, isn’t, get it? So Frank and Vera have been having issues, trouble in paradise, Kama kawaida they’ll always point a finger at the female specie kukiumana,honestly who told you that when things turn sour, it’s always the lady’s fault, I mean yeah I get it they are a little bit paranoid and all but the blame game never helps trust me. “WHERE THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOUR GOING. “Vera spoke out, her voice literally shaking, she was on the couch, her eyes were swollen from all the crying, this wasn’t the Vera we’ve always known, the slay mama, she was someone else, I bet at her state she was unrecognizable, you’d easily mistake her for someone else. The argument had been going on for a while now, things were smooth by the way until Vera brought Jenny into it, I don’t know why but there’s something about his wife that triggers him like instantly, Frank loses it the moment he hears jenny’s name, I think that’s sweet I mean the fact still remains Jennifer is and will always be his number one woman no matter what booboo, that’s just how it is, something Vera’s not getting. “Listen I’ve always been here for you, I’ve tried my best to make you happy, I’ve literally given you everything Vera, what else do you want huh! Tell me, because am a little bit confused, “Frank was still standing, he looked pissed. Vera just said three words “What about Jenny? “Frank laughed sarcastically then said, “I’ve told you this before and I’ll tell you again, Jennifer’s the

woman I married and I have kids with her, I love her, you know the kind of woman whose going to be with you when you hit rock bottom, well that’s her, she’s made me the man I am, there’s a time I was at the verge of breaking because no one believed in me but she did, I know we’ve had our own good times and it was great honestly but I won’t jeopardize what I’ve worked for for so long just to please you, Vera that woman is my strength, what happened to the no strings attached rule, am sorry but your taking things too serious and I don’t like it, am done. “Wow that was deep, for a moment there I thought of GOT, khaleesi and drogo’s love, the sparks were real. “What are you saying? Vera broke down in tears literally, she couldn’t even speak, she was gasping for air, she didn’t believe what she heard, this was not Frank’s intention but it had to be done, it was either Vera or Jenny. Frank didn’t enjoy seeing Vera cry like a baby because of him, he made his way towards her and comforted her, Vera seemed not to want to let go, she held on to him so tightly, “Am sorry but don’t leave me please, Frank I love you, “that was her first mistake, falling in love with a married man.Frank just gave her a peck on the forehead, told her to take care and left. Vera couldn’t do this alone she needed someone, remember mike, the guy whose always been head over heels for her, yeah that’s who she called, haha weird, I know. Nursing a broken heart is tough and it takes time but if you asked me she brought this upon herself, the rule was simple not to fall in too deep because she was a side, but she did am just glad it didn’t turn out like tewa and Rnazes’ that would have been something else. To be on the safe side no matter how in love you think you are, never ever fall for a married man that’s direct suicide,why?you may ask because there’s always going to be his number one and your just not it.

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55. DRINKS BRIEF

The tasting of cognac is not just aroma and flavour, it is a full experience for your senses.

56. DRINKS BRIEF

Awaken your senses

ntroducing Martell Blue Swift, the first-ever spirit drink made of cognac VSOP and finished in bourbon casks. Martell's signature process of distillation is distinct as it’s free of impurities which leaves it open to absorbing the rich aromatic tones from the bourbon cask. The result is Martell’s hallmark style, characterized by delicate notes of candied fruit and plum, now complimented by the subtle sweetness of vanilla and toasted oak from bourbon casks. Exceptionally smooth, with a rounded taste and unique character, this redefines the boundaries. For years, the Swift has been an icon for Martell. A bird with the rare ability to fly for days without stopping, the Swift is bound by nothing – traversing oceans and continent.

TASTING NOTES TO THE EYE We can admire an elegant coppery color with golden glints.

ON THE NOSE We first notice gourmet aromas such as banana and caramelized pears. Then a subtle sweetness appears, and notes of vanilla & coconut mixed with spicy and menthol are revealed. In the mouth It is soft, round and gourmand. We taste deep and fresh notes of ginger and white candied fruits such as plums. We then feel the ample, smooth and long toasted oak finish from Kentucky Bourbon casks.

SERVING Martell Blue Swift is a new eau-de-vie de vin made with Cognac VSOP finished in Bourbon casks to enjoy on its own, over ice, lengthened with a mixer or as a cocktail.

57. DRINKS RECIPE

Martell French Old Fashioned INGREDIENTS 60ml Martell Blue Swift 15ml Sugar Cane Syrup 2 Dashes Jefferson Bitters

DIRECTIONS To create our Cocktail of the Week, in a mixing glass add sugar cane syrup, dashes of bitters and then Martell Blue Swift. Add ice and then stir. Strain contents into a rocks glass. Garnish with an orange peel.

Midnight in Paris INGREDIENTS 75ml of Martell Blue Swift 30 ml lemon Juice (Possibly Freshly Squezzed) 15ml orange flavoured juice

DIRECTIONS Add all ingredients to a shaker and shake for 10 seconds. Strain into coupe glass. Serve up. Garnish with grapefruit & cinnamon stick.

58. DRINKS RECIPE II 54.

Blackcurrant Velvet

Three classic French ingredients brought together in one cocktail - cognac, red wine and cassis. A sophisticated cocktail that underlines the velvet texture, woody notes and fruit quality of VS.

INGREDIENTS 40 ml of Martell VS 10ml blackcurrant or blackberry liqueur 25ml lemon juice 25ml egg white 10ml gomme 25ml red wine

DIRECTIONS Add Martell VS, blackcurrant/blackberry

Curious Crusta INGREDIENTS • 45 ml Martell Blue Swift • 20 ml lemon juice • 15 ml orange curaçao • 2 dashes aromatic bitters • Sugar rim, long lemon peel

DIRECTIONS

Moisten the rim of the glass with lemon and dip it into fine powdered sugar. Pour all ingredients into the cocktail shaker. Shake well until the metal is frosted. Strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a long lemon peel into the glass.

liqueur, lemon juice, egg white and gomme into a shaker and dry shake for 15-20 seconds then fill shaker with cubed ice and shake vigorously for another 10-15 seconds. Strain ingredient into coupette and garnish with red wine.

59. JUST BOOZE

“I'm too sober for this” I

don’t really talk to my neighbors. Heck I don’t even know some of them. You may be thinking that I’m that one snob neighbor who drives a Mercedes Benz truck and feels like he is better than everyone else. Well you are wrong about me being a snob and I don’t drive a Benz truck. I’m in love with Betsy, my Subaru. I do however feel that I’m better than ‘everyone else’ sometimes. If you have never felt this you are a liar or you just don’t drink enough. Neighborliness is a good thing and important. So in the spirit of neighborliness, I decided to take an evening stroll. I remember arguing with someone that it is a stroll and not a walk. Stroll is leisurely, walk is just travelling on foot. I intended on being leisurely. Don’t ever say yours truly doesn’t give out grammar lessons. I didn’t bring my phone, just myself, nature and me observing stuff – all that movie. I had to be a responsible member of the neighborhood. This place was too quiet for my liking sometimes. I wanted to hear some juicy gossip. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t love gossiping, I just appreciate gossip. I am my mother’s boy, and back home that woman had some serious gossip. Living here, there was gossip but plain gossip. My mother’s gossip could make the front page of a Daily written and edited by the chief editor. The gossip here would make it to the Daily yes, just at the entertainment section. It was like those stories that have a catchy headline, to get you there, but the story was written by some unpaid intern. Just as soon as I had greeted one of the security guys who hadn’t even tried to hide his shock of seeing me walking. The lad even called me ‘Chief’ this time instead of his usual ‘boss’ which normally earns him some lunch money from me. I know, I’m not supposed to tell people when I give someone money, but how else will this story be complete without me telling you all that happened? I was slowly strolling, thinking about nothing when some lady a couple of paces in front of me stopped and looked back at me. She was really surprised to see me, as was I. Her name was Sofia Giuseppe. I really don’t know how to pronounce the surname. Sofia is Italian and her family is one of those Italian families that live in Malindi. Neighborhood gossip. We last met at some neighborly barbeque back in December.

“Hey You. This is a nice surprise. I haven’t seen you in a while.” Her smile was charming. I smiled back, a real pleasant smile as I approached her. Then her dog introduced herself by viciously barking and I almost jumped back. Now, I don’t like dogs. I don’t hate dogs, I just dislike them. Not afraid of them, just dislike. Dogs are just not my ideal creatures. Italians have pretty women. This I know, I have been to Milan and I have a couple of them for neighbors. Sofia is one of those people who are easy to talk to, so I joined her and the damn dog. The dog that kept on nagging me at my heels. We made interesting talk at first, with her telling me I have grown a bit chubby and me telling her she needed to dilute her accent. Then on our way back it was some light flirting flushes. The damn dog, her name was Mali kept on nagging me at my feet with Sofia saying stuff like, “Mali must really like you” in her heavy accent that she said was from Florence, Italy. I tried hard not to jump or kick the damn thing all the way to Mali. “Why don’t you come in for some snack?” Sofia offered when we were at her jungle green gate. And I thought why not? After all, this was a day of promoting neighborliness. Her house was a soft light blue color with vines on fighting for space on one side. I sat on a couch and waited as she went to feed Mali. I was regretting leaving my phone in the house. Just as I was making myself comfortable, she came in with literally an army of small jumpy puppies behind her. I was too sober for this. I immediately began making plans to find a bottle of Jameson Whisky.

60. LOCAL LICKS

The Party TAVERN-ACLE RAISING THE BAR WITH

OFFROAD TAVERN

arting takes you places. Once you have been all around the city for those wild fun nights, you get used to it, and it doesn’t feel so fun and adventurous anymore. So, you need to get out of the city more often. You have to seek adventure and find another home away from home. This now is where yours truly comes in. Off Road Tavern is literally an unmistakable place along The Old Naivasha – Mai Mahiu Road just 100m past South Lake Junction. The huge white architectural masterpiece stands majestically next to the road. It stands almost unapologetically. The simple sign board placed at the entrance is curved on wood in an African theme. A nice human made waterfall welcomes you as you make your way into the wide-open entrance. The interior design at Off Road Tavern really stands out unapologetically. They went for a simple but classic old school vibe. Being in Off Road gives you an almost nostalgic feeling. The ground floor is open with no immediate ceiling on a huge chunk of floor area giving it the feeling of a very huge hall. You can see cars on the road when sitting on one side. There is a pool table where you can

enjoy a game while enjoying a view of the highway. The seats are the old school high single seats with a table set between four seats but of course you can always drag more chairs. There is also a ‘secluded’ section with white leather seats. The area is quite cozy and good especially if you are on a night out with a squad of friends. The lighting in Off Road is so simple that it might actually go unnoticed. The red and blue lights have been embedded into the ceiling while there are also lights on the lower sides of the wall. Several TVs and speakers are spread across the place ensuring you can enjoy the game and music from wherever you sit. They say save the best for last. Off Road is the only place you can enjoy a drink while enjoying a view of both Mt. Longonot and Lake Naivasha. Call it connecting with nature or whatever you may but it is simply beautiful. There is also a stage where you can enjoy whenever a live band is dropping some tunes.

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CELEBRITY MixologyGurus

n a city with stars as common as convenient store, bartenders and foodies also have their place in Nairobi’s figurative Walk of Fame. Going head-to-head with masterful mixologists on Nairobi, Mombasa, Eldoret and Nakuru’s notable bars specialize in raw, organic ingredients, Pre-Pro

hibition classics and some flame-juggling thrown in for pizazz. If cocktails artistry is what you crave, don’t miss this joints that have adopted the art of garnish and style to bring the best of celebrities to be behind bars and present signature cocktails that match bars with renowned mixologists.

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Cocktail Masters

MIRACLES IN MERCURY

he much acclaimed Mercury ABC is the most acclaimed bar hat has endorsed celebrities behind the bar with a partnership with Pernod ricards, Martel drink. This has seen the unappologetic minds to bring some of kenyas finest celebrities and influencers in the food, fashion and art industries. Breaking the norms, the trend has been the talk of own with thousands yerning to make that first sip of a signature cocktail from their favourite celebrities. Mercury ABC has since seen a bunch of celebrities take it behind the bars, in the likes the georgeous Chris Njoki alongside the skillfull

Malesi, Marini queen Michelle Ntalami, Reknown female deejay, sassy Dj Pierra Makena, Media personality,switch Tvâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anne Mwaura, Model queen Angela Wambui, celebrated food photographers Jacquie Mwai, Sannie Sanford and Sheila Rabala amonst others. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definate that thanks to Martel bartending is following in the footsteps of celebrity chefs. With due course Some names will be running the show. They will be big enough to be brands. Its just a swift way of being Unappologetic.Make sure you pass by to enjoy such credible moments the swift way.

63. NUTRITION 65. NUTRITION

JUST THE WORD SALAD-

Fresh Fruit Salad Nutrition

you ever sathow down wondered it Her main reason for working out was to avoid In at well=Have feel well, that’s theand saying goes. what together contains an average of about 77 calories. would be like to have that amazing body? You diseases like arthritis and avoiding stress thatcalHowever, knowledge is knowing a tomato is contrast, 1 cup of canned fruit salad has about 125 know, the kind of body thatitmakes people turn. a fruit but wisdom is not putting in a fruit ories. leads to HBP. am talking about Naomi Campbell The minute you work out, you tend to forget salad. That’s I just to justify thethe lucrativeness and kind of body, the lady is almost 50 but she looks like a Fill 'erabout Up lots of stuff, you’re giving your body urge that comes with that vibrant coloured bowl of 30 year she’snear stunning. timehave to relax and that’s a good thing. There Fresh fruits low energy-density levels, which means salad from that fruitold, vendor your market or Have you ever told a lie about your age? Well I are also certain rules you need to follow they have high vitamin, mineral and fiber amounts per just around your streets. There's nothing like the have, not once but on several occasions. Why? while keeping you have be cautious on serving but low caloriefit, counts. The to more fiber a certain sweet flavor of mixed fresh fruit at a celebration or You way might here’s why. Youcan might a contains, what you’re eating. food the more filling it will be. Foods with lots a barbecue. Any youask, slice it, fruit salad go go to function, meet some new faces, make friends You need to eat healthy of fiber take more time to chew and ensure swallowthat andyou break with the appetizer, the main meal or the dessert. then boom one of them drops the question, are sticking to your program strictly. 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We had be cautious and never lose track of your pro1 cup of fruit has 46 calories if it's watermelon; 53 to 2 1/2gram cups and of fruit perbeday, however, you're probably a pretty good84 conversation, there’s something you’ll okay. calories for strawberries; calories, blueberries; not at risk of gaining weight from fruit. she told me that got me thinking like she’s so 57 calories, apples; 134 calories, bananas; 81 calories, oranges;right. and 87 calories, cherries. That means Now go the forth and enjoy your fruit salad! a cup of fresh fruit salad with various types mixed

64. MUNCHES II

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Mango Salsa A fresh mango salsa is only as good as the mangoes you use.

’m all for the convenience of store-bought tomato salsa, but when it comes to mango salsa, the only one worth eating is one made from scratch. That’s why we made it extra easy on you: this recipe requires just five ingredients and 10 minutes of your time. When it’s done, you’ll be rewarded with a sweet, fruity, and slightly-spicy salsa that’s infinitely better than anything sold in a jar. Here’s how to make it. The beauty of mango salsa is that it tastes great with just about anything you’re eating. From tortilla chips and margaritas to its tacos

Ataulfo — can be used for this salsa. Regardless of whether they are from Ukambani or even the coast region. Mango Salsa Prep time: 20 minutes Makes : 3 1/2 cups

ADVICE FROM THE MANGOMANIAC BOARD

tender stems

On picking Mangoes for a perfect Salsa: Hold them in your hands: they should feel heavy for their size, and give slightly when you press the area around the stem. Give them a sniff, — perfectly-ripe mangoes should have a pronounced, intoxicating smell. If you’re not making the salsa right away, you can buy harder mangoes and let them ripen on your shelf/ Counter. Any variety of mango — from the popular Tommy Atkins mango to the extra-creamy

INGREDIENTS 2 large, ripe mangoes (about 2 1/2 pounds total), diced (about 2 1/2 cups) 1/2 small red onion, diced 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves and 1/2 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (use the full pepper for a spicier salsa) Finely grated zest of 1 large lime Juice of 1 large lime (about 3 tablespoons) Pinch kosher salt

INSTRUCTIONS 1.Place all the ingredients in a large bowl and toss to combine. Taste and season with more salt if needed. Let sit 10 minutes before serving.

65. FITNESS

Relaxed Fitness

e all want killer abs and an array of some ‘-ceps’, right? But no one ever really wants to get tired. So, I bring to you some basic steps for that ‘relaxed fitness’ mojo. By relaxed, I don’t mean that you lay in bed and do the ‘bicycle’, no, but a workout routine that does not nearly require as much strenuous activity but an easygoing and bountiful schedule. Some of the major pointers are;

1. Dynamic stretches

Whether you’re warming up before a big game or looking for exercises to relieve chronic pain, a dynamic stretching routine will provide many benefits. Dynamic stretching, in which you move through a range of motion, provides a full body warmup, increases your flexibility, activates your stability and core muscles, and helps you improve your range of motion. Dynamic stretching challenges your muscles and will allow you to perform better on the field or in everyday life. These include arm circles and leg swings. Arm and back stretches works for your biceps. Try high knees and body weight squats and lunges.

2. Yoga

Yoga is so much more than simple stretches, and it’s certainly not just for flexible people who can already wrap their legs around their heads. Yoga is about creating balance, strength, flexibility and relaxation in the body through a series of postures, movements and breathing patterns. It helps improve flexibility, works your core muscles, and it allows you to perform cardio-centric exercises in a way which is not as obviously taxing as other forms of cardio training.

3. Drinking detox smoothie on your workout break

Detox smoothies helps you feel full and eat less, , it also helps you to stop putting on weight. They keep you hydrated and remove toxins that accumulate in the body over time. It improves the immune system and cleanses the liver naturally.

4. Skating

You are stiff, you are tired. Its been a long day. Take a few minutes to stretch and feel a whole lot better with these pilates-inspired moves...Advices our fitness coach NICK OLENYO

There are different kinds of fitness that involves skating. There is roller skating, ice skating and inline skating, the greatest being inline skating. Skating not only benefits yourbody but also your mind. This kind of skating improves muscle endurance, strength and flexibility. Your body com

position changes due to the calories you get to burn. Your balance and coordination also improves as well as mental clarity and connectivity gets better. Inline skating provides aerobic benefits that compare to running and biking and delivers a better cardiovascular workout than stair-stepping equipment.

5. Morning jog

Jogging is a fairly gentle sport that allows you to get all the benefits of exercise without putting your body under huge amounts of strain. There are many benefits of jogging that go far beyond the obvious associations we make with it. In fact, a surprising amount of these benefits are unknown to the majority of us, and even those that do jog may only feel some of them. However, this does not mean that the first associations we make with jogging are any less beneficial. The respiratory system is responsible for the intake of essential oxygen and the release of waste carbon dioxide. Of course, this is an ongoing process every time you breathe, but jogging helps make it a much more efficient one. The burning of cholesterol reduces blood pressure which subsequently lowers the risk of heart disease and strokes.

6. Cardio

Cardio exercise is any exercise that raises your heart rate. Face it our bodies were made to move. And we all know that to keep our muscles in shape we need move them. This movement makes them stronger and stronger muscles make for a more efficient and healthy body. Some of the best cardio workouts are; walking, running, high intensity interval training, bike riding or cycling, climbing stairs, jumping rope, swimming, rowing and circuit training.

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GOR’VINED

eet the man under the sun, SETH GOR, a very popular social media sensation. He is well known for the ‘Vines of Africa’ and the many funny skits on his Instagram alongside George Kimani. Join WINNIE MBUGUA as she tries to decipher Seth from behind scenes.

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Q: Let’s start simple, is Seth Gor your real name or just the stage name? A: It’s actually my real name. Full names are Seth Omuga Gor. Q: Originality, I like that. Have you always had a funny bone in you? A: Yes. I was always the class clown haha, actually my family is just made up of funny people. Q: How many siblings do you have? A: Seven. I’m the last born of 5 then we have two step sisters who are younger.

often quiet and I just want to stay at home. Haha. Q: No doubt, you have such a relaxed face. Concerning your personal life… A: Yes, go ahead… Q: Are you single? A: Yes. Q: How is that even possible? (Laughs) A: (Laughs) Well, first of all, I don’t just date for the sake. I rarely fall in love with anyone, just a few only ever impress me.

Q: Seven (laughs nervously) oh wow... How did you meet George Kimani? You two are a force to be reckoned with. A: Haha thank you, I met him off the internet, then we met once at Skylux on a night out. We started doing vines together one year later.

Q: Well yeah, love can be overated at times, but what’s the girl of your dreams like? A: I won’t lie to you, I’m attracted to beauty. I want my girl fine AF. Then overall to be a nice person, humble, God fearing…you know.

Q: What inspires your skits? Like how do you come up with all these stuff? A: Most of them are just observational humor. Like I see things that usually go on from time to time then maybe create parodies or exaggerate them just a little bit.

Q: A little louder for the girls about to slide. Haha. What is your greatest achievement so far? A: Greatest achievement uuhm well, it had to be when the Salt Bae video was trending worldwide. But that was nothing, more good stuff is on the way.

Q: Just a little bit eh? Lol. Seth Gor though, what’s he like behind the scenes? A: I’m usually quite reserved most of the times if I don’t know you that well. I’m

Q: Sounds promising. Well, Seth, one last one. What’s your favorite quote? A: The grass is greener where you water it.

69. ON THE COUNTER

Pregnancy = MARRIAGE? Pregnancy equals to marriage, Isn't it? Jamo finds himself in a juggle on what to do as he ponders heavily on his next stage of life...Marriage

he long awaited Africa Cup of Nations is finally here and since it has been a while since our Harambee Stars boys were on the continental showpiece, Kenyans don’t know how to react. Mixed feelings. That’s the word. Some are partially excited while others dread imagining that we have to face the Senegalese and those arrogant Algerians. I heard some commentator say that “team want to avoid Kenya in the draw” and some statistics guys came to the conclusion that we had the best defense in the qualifiers. All in all, this is football. And anything can happen: Man City know this best. Away from my rant, and back to business. The boys and I had decided that it was time to go to Mombasa for a ka small shere

he. Besides, Jamo’s pregnant girlfriend was almost due to give birth, therefore this trip would be the ‘last dance’. The last dance before Jamo began getting leaving the house restrictions and had to change diapers. If the past nine months were anything to go by, hard testing times lay ahead for Jamo, and us too. Seeing that we were soon to be uncles. It was a breezy evening and I made my way down to the bar area of the Pride Inn Paradise Beach Resort. This place really was paradise. Allano and Jamo were already there, a half full bottle of Absolut Vodka sitting between them.

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Ala. Sasa si since Jamo is going to have a baby mama, si it is only in order that they get married

“Chief, Kwani ulikuwa unawatch that Game of Thrones stuff of yours nini?” Allano teased. He was one of those people who found himself ‘too mature’ to watch some as he put it “overhyped fantasy show.” “And what if I was?” “Eii, relax. Sasa unataka kulia?” he said as he poured me a drink. I sat down and we admired some ladies splashing in the swimming pool. “Unajua, mtu alisema ‘Mombasa raha’ was probably the wisest Kenyan of all time.” Allano said, “We could actually move and stay here.” “Move here nini? Don’t get carried away pal. Mombasa is good for visiting, not living.” Jamo said, “Plus I am pretty sure we have had wiser Kenyans.” I called the waiter, a nice young coastal lad, with the best Swahili accent I have heard for ages and told him bring us another bottle of Jameson. After some silent moment when we were busy admiring the ladies and taking in the beauty of the beach, Allano suddenly looked at Jamo as if some brilliant idea had come to his mind. “Sasa buda, when is the wedding date?” Jamo was as surprised as I was. “Wedding!!? What wedding?” I asked in shock. “w” Allano explained himself. Jamo took another sip. “Sasa wewe. Who told you that impregnating a girl means you have to marry her?” “What do you mean who told me? It is logic chief. Kwanza since you got her pregnant while you were dating.” Allan said back.

I hated to admit it but he had a point. “Ama do you want to tell me that you got her pregnant by mistake or accident?” Allano added. He was having a ball. “No. Not by mistake. But it was not really planned.” Jamo said. “Unaona? Plus is you guys were dating with a targeted aim of getting married and all that happily ever after stuff. So it is only right you get married.” Jamo stayed silent for a minute and then, “Buda, getting a girl pregnant doesn’t mean marriage is next. It complicates stuff yes but it doesn’t necessarily mean you guys have to get married. Si I have another baby mama who I didn’t marry, yet she got pregnant while we were dating.” Jamo now had a point. I filled my glass while listening to these lads. I knew they would eventually ask me to pick a side. “True. Very true. But look at how things are for you. They don’t see eye to eye plus you are having a hard time. If you had married the first baby mama, all this would have been avoided.” Allano lectured. This was getting quite personal now. I could sense the tension. “Skiza buda. Just because my stuff is not in order doesn’t mean it is not possible. So many people have kids yet they are not married and they make it work. It can work. Allano wanted to talk but I sides with Jamo.

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s all roads led to Koroga, tatu city was brought to a stand still with a flock of people . The two day event was all set to blaze up with the staurday night event kicking off in style. This saw the first day revellers get entertained with ethic ,Fat boy gwash amonst the new kids on the block. The level of life of a party was soo nice although the night kicked in so fast. The second day which ids more popular was the bogger plan as the far distant tatu city was flocked by thousands. The 2nd day themed african stars was met with style as people dawned in african regalia and stuff of the sort all haf a fashion statement to put out there. The performances came from the legendary Olufela Olufemi Anikulapo Kuti, popularly known as Femi Kuti. The Nigerian musician born in London and raised in Lagos was the headliner of the koroga festival alongside his band. The jazz maestro was nothing short of pure bliss. His perfromance on the sax was just as imagined and surpused expectations. The dancers , dressed african gave a thrilling show sending the crowd to a mega frenzy. Next was Samidoh. The guitar star and Mugithi Giant. He was at his best with his perfromance . The one man guitar gave in hit after hit and the crowd couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just let go of the Mugithi vibes. The legendary Jua kali was also on point , giving the crowd the best of his legendary acts. Ofcourse with the age group , Jua kali was home and the reception was just magical. Singing along the genge hits word for word it was magical. The show came to a still at 9 with the satisfied crowd just begging for more from the koroga team. Kudoz, that indeed Rocked.

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