D E L E C T A B L E R E C I P E S I N S I D E WINE IN PEACE Culmination of inner peace catch a train to suswa T R A V E L + S I P S I S S U E 2 7 A U G U S T 2 0 2 2 A sensory experience into food and wine pairing T H E P O W E R O F W I N E Dreamsinabottle
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Wine has a funny way of connecting people And maybe by funny that means it makes you a bit funnier or it could be that you feel a little more open to the conversation once you’re down the bottleneck. But it is undoubtedly more than glass clinking it’s usually an experience to be shared While formal wine education is great for professional development, there are some simple tactics you can employ right away to build your knowledge and feel more confident about wine culture.
Brimming with insights from experienced sommeliers across the city Melissa Mwende, an industry leading wine experts, shares a candid conversation about life into the world of fine We’ve also amplified the wine conversation by a tour to the best places to sip the biggest variety of wine.
Other delightful features include perfect wine pairings to try and some ‘pastalavista’ brilliance. Keep Sip some and enjoy some drama in SWM and SAS. Bottle service will get you elevating your mixology prowess with some wine cocktails to try at home With this issue, I hope you are able to take away something new to implement you’re your everyday practice
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In this issue we have made it simple for new entry wine lovers or even experienced sommeliers by a complete trail for the best wine in the city Dishy Guide to Wine: highlights everything you need to know about suggesting, selling, and serving wine.
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Marking the first ever dedicated wine issue, the stories span from “How to Suggest Wines Like a Boss” to “opening wine without a cork screw” On Mama nilishe, we’ve partnered with farmers choice for a tantalizing pasta on sausage sauce
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With elections just around the corner, we urge you, our audience, to maintain peace even when exercising their democratic life. Needless to say, this issue is utterly jam packed and we hope you will enjoy it as you wine in peace. If you haven’t followed us on social media, make sure to find us @DishyKenya on Tik tok and Instagram and @DishyMagazine on Facebook and remember usiBLEED ndio waLEAD. Until then, enjoy the read and have a wonderful Month
Travel & Sips Cooking with Wine Finding your favourite Drop Culmination of inner peace Suswa 5 E D I T O R S N O T E Issue27 O N T H E C O V E R Shot by: Riadh Sofia Cover shot: Wine Glass Styled with grapes on the back ground
Climate risks pose serious threats to Kenya’s sustainable development goals With the largest economy in East Africa and a population of 54 million, Kenya serves as the region’s financial, trade, and communications hub The country’s economy is largely dependent on rainfed agriculture and tourism, each susceptible to climate variability and change and extreme weather events Kenya’s updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) notes that successive climate change impacts result in socio economic losses estimated at 3 4 percent of Gross Domestic Product annually and impede development efforts. Even though Kenya contributes less than 0.1 percent of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions annually, the global carbon emissions are rising A #IPCC #ClimateReport from the UN shows that we are way off track to limit global warming to 1 5°C Emissions have increased to record levels and our planet is still heavily dependent on polluting fossil fuels. Time is running out To scale up climate solutions, some of the solutions that can tackle climate change include a shift to solar power to energy saving tech, electrified transport, greener buildings, planet based diets and protecting & restoring nature. We can invest in our future and protect people and nature, but we must act now SCALING UP CLIMATE SOLUTIONS SlashEmissions
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SCALE UP CLIMATE SOLUTIONS wwf kenya COURTESY With that in mind, WWF has helped Kenya implement policies and measures to pursue a low carbon and resilient development pathway to realize its Vision 2030 to transform Kenya into a newly industrializing, middle income country 7 T H E M A S T E R C L A S S #RisingEmissions #ClimateChange #ActontheScience
This is so relatable to any kenyan The idea of kienyeji and the street meaning is so fresh and speaks to the Kenyan culture Relatable, is the word Kifaru flour, got that right @kevin tumbo AWESOMENESS EX PE RI EN CE Our Magazine Is A Monthly Food, Beverage And Lifestyle Publication With A Global Reach. Keep it Dishy. A Creative Community destined to help brands attain their maximum potential through Dishy Magazine Read on and stay on top of all the current food trends and experiment with new ideas R E S P O N S E JULY ISSUE: Here is the Verdict : THE STREETS HAVE SPOKEN 60% 30% 10%
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1 packet Santa Maria spaghetti,1 tbsp olive oil, 8 slices of bacon from Quality Meat Packers (QMP), diced, 1 onion, chopped, 1 clove garlic, minced, ¼ cup dry white wine, 4 eggs, ½ cup grated cheese, 1 pinch salt, Black pepper to taste and 2 stems chopped dhania INSTRUCTIONS
4. Serve immediately with chopped parsley sprinkled on top Classic Carbonara
A super rich, classic 'bacon and egg' spaghetti dish. Great to serve for company. This recipe also makes an unusual brunch offering.
2. Meanwhile in a large skillet, cook chopped bacon until slightly crisp; remove and drain onto paper towels. Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon fat; add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and heat in reused large skillet Add chopped onion, and cook over medium heat until onion is translucent Add minced garlic, and cook 1 minute more Add wine if desired; cook one more minute
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1.In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook spaghetti pasta until al dente. Drain well. Toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and set aside.
3. Return cooked bacon to pan; add cooked and drained spaghetti. Toss to coat and heat through, adding more olive oil if it seems dry or is sticking together. Add beaten eggs and cook, tossing constantly with tongs or large fork until eggs are barely set. Quickly add 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and toss again. Add salt and pepper to taste
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A super rich classic 'bacon and egg' spaghetti dish comes well together with the flavours balancing the tasty Santa Maria spaghetti Great to serve for company
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Servings 3 Cook 50 Mins
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1 Put the onion and oil in a large pan and fry over fairly high heat for 3 4 mins Add the garlic and mince and fry until they are both brown. Add the mushrooms and herbs, and cook for another couple of mins.
3 Add red wine Bring to simmer and cook for 1 minute, scraping the bottom of the pot, until the alcohol smell is gone
This traditional Bolognese is full of flavour, a splash of red wine enhances the flavour of the tomatoes in this dish.
350g Santa Maria spaghetti, 2 medium onions, peeled and chopped, 1tbsp olive oil, 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed, 500g minced beef from Quality Meat Packers, 90g mushrooms, sliced, 1tsp dried oregano or mixed herbs, 2 large chopped tomatoes, 300ml beef stock, 1/2 cup (125 ml) dry red wine, 1tbsp tomato ketchup or purée, salt and ground black pepper and freshly grated Parmesan INSTRUCTIONS
4. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 mins.
5 Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in a large pan of boiling, salted water, according to packet instructions Drain well, run hot water through it, put it back in the pan, and add a dash of olive oil, if you like, then stir in the meat sauce. Serve in hot bowls and hand round Parmesan cheese, for sprinkling on top.
2 Stir in the tomatoes, tomato ketchup or purée and seasoning
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Full flavoured spaghetti dish, quick to prepare and welcoming to the palates Santa Lucia Spaghetti is tasty and adds balance to the saucy dish
Styling wine is certainly not just placing the wine in the frame Styling wine with a pie may be deconstructed in different styles, but it's fully built when the delicious meaty steak strips, crusty pie and rich red wine camouflage into a nice mouth dripping picture Allow the ingredients to lay in a wooden plain background which allows the colours of the wine and pie to pop out Throw in some veggies to bring colour contrast and some silver cutlery, it goes well in telling the photography story
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500g pasta, 3 tbsp butter, 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 Onions, finely diced, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 pinch red Mulsons pepper and black pepper, 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined, diced tomatoes ,1 tbsp tomato paste, salt to taste, ½ cup dry white wine, 1 lemon, juiced, ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
When the onion softens and gets a little colored, add the tomato paste. Stir to bring to a boil and add the white wine Let the alcohol evaporate for 1 minute Add the chopped tomatoes, the diced tomatoes and half of the parsley Season with salt and pepper
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1.Put half of the olive oil in a large pan or saucepan. Sauté the whole shrimps over medium high heat until they turn brown. Transfer them to a plate.
Craving some summer seafood? This delicious dish will make you feel like you're right by the ocean! Pasta with prawns perfect for any day really.
3. Put the rest of the olive oil in the pan and sauté the onions, garlic and chili flakes.
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6 Transfer the pasta to a serving platter Sprinkle with extra parsley if desired and serve immediately Enjoy! creamy Pasta
4 Put all the shrimps back in the pan Simmer for 5 6 minutes until the sauce sets
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5. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; cook the pasta in boiling water until nearly tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain.
Servings 4 Cook 20 Mins
The starchy pasta water adds extra flavor and moistness to the recipe, gives sauces a smoother texture, and helps bind the sauce to the pasta.
Shrimp with Pasta A splash of Mulsons spices gives the kick to the shrimps also giving the spaghetti a richer flavour
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"I want to urge my fellow Kenyans that we ex peacefully Kenya is you and I Remember that y or without elections By maintaining peace, we c Lucia Musau CEO AFRICAN ELITE PR. #ThereisLifeAfterElectio "“We pray for peace and unity over this election
Mayur Shah DIRECTOR, MULSON SPICES. #ThereisLifeAfterE
Antonia Stogdale DIRECTOR , FOOD FAIRY. #ThereisLifeAfterEle T rities have intense focus on peace c Following widespread post election o and almost 700,000 were displace groups, media houses and international donors joined forces to preac by the same mantra of peace, love and unity to see a more peaceful e In the wake of the elections, we have our key players in the industry jo and civil society groups in promoting the peace narrative We ask Keny right in a civilized manner and to be vigilant enough owing to the fact PEACE LOVE& UNITY
This Messsge of peace is fostered by: "There is no such thing as a vote that doesn't matt Barak Obama Jambo Our Fellow Kenyans, Time has come once again to select a new leader As we elect the next leader, let us remember, we counts! Let's follow the democratic process in pea Piga Kura, Kaa Chonjo, Kaa Salama!
“I hope you will take this on a light and positive note.” Rahab continued as we imbibed our favourite Savanna beer You see, Mr Dickson and I have been holding it down, under wraps We have been seeing each other for a while now. You see, that’s not the elephant in the room here, the iceberg is I find it hard to trust him I can’t access him. The tunnel is darker on my end, yet, he gets to me easily Actually, whenever he wants He knows all my whereabouts Getting the tinniest hint on his life has been harder and harder. I feel like a prisoner, encompassed in this situationship, girls At this point, Rahab was breaking down It seemed that she had been holding this down for a minute. It had been weighing him down. For a moment, Joyce and I stared at each other. The glare read it all ‘You remember I told you you!’ We knew all through that the two might be having a thing. Here is the dilemma. Our girl, Joyce was also secretly seeing Mr Dickson He had been so persistent on the drive; Joyce had no option. I was not sure of when I could reveal this to her. Privacy is at times confused with secrecy. In the words of Alafair Burke, the best crime novels are all based on people keeping secrets All lying you may think a lie is harmless, but you put them all together and there's a calamity FAITH RONO narrates the devil in the detail If Rahab would realise Dickson was also eying on Joyce, it could be something else. Rahab was so attached to Dickson She never took him like a sponsor but a boyfriend Joyce was now torn in between blowing the gaff about Dickson or just letting it go I decided to let Joyce take the wheel on it since she was directly involved It was now getting late and we knew Rahab was not going to drive anywhere that drunk Joyce wouldn’t also ditch us at this hour. It was turning out to be a cuddle night for the girls so I decided to order more savannah beers We were running low on beer. These girls can drink. Joyce grabbed the last two beers handed Rahab one then chugged the other before starting on her long spill. She started: You see, Rahab, Dickson has been hitting on me for ever. Since we joined campus, actually. I asked if he could wait and he was okay with that I was only trying to play hard to get so I could know his intentions. To my reckoning, on his waiting he couldn’t zip his pants around campus desperate beauties He could take me out for drinks as much as I could and drop me home. He has never mentioned you anywhere in our conversation I was not sure of what was going on between the two of you but I was not ready to ask you. I was waiting to see if it was solid I think, that dense man just wanted to get into our pants “What!” Rahab could not let Joyce finish. How could you…?
TBC “Is there something you two are not telling me!” Rahab exclaimed. We both answered, No in unison. She was partly okay with our answer Rahab was wondering how we could be knowing about their affair with Mr Dickson. She insisted that we should tell her why we looked at each other in a suggestive way when she was telling us about Dickson. We decided to tell her the truth hoping it will not ruin our relationship
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In our perfect pair this issue we celebrate the richness of Sauvignon blanc These easy drinking crisp white wines is a perfect fit to pair with seafood. The prawn pasta dish is rich and creamy and the acidity of the wine cuts through it perfectly. It complements the flavour well! This prawn pasta wine pair is beyond delicious and a great meal to savour Zesting the pasta before serving ensures the balance in the meal that is washed with every sip of wine.
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A Wine bottles embodies nothing but dreams bottled up. This shot from Kenyan sommelier and wine consultant Melissa Mwende depicts nothing but perfection The water droplets in the bottle gives life to the bottle while the light reflection pops out the golden colour of the wine The deep blue nature of the flowing river further elevates the colour of the wine bottle The pic perfect picture draws attention due to the human touch brought by the tattooed hand. What a shot!
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The city’s bustling wine scene has something to offer every palate preference out there, from die hard natural wine lovers to fans of the classics alike. Nairobi City has long been considered an epicenter of the East Africa regions wine scene, and in recent years, it’s taken some interesting turns Natural wine has taken over lists left and right, large format bottles are widely embraced beyond celebratory settings, and even at some of the city’s most upscale destinations, affordability of glass and bottle play a role, making wine enjoyment and education accessible to the masses. With a plethora of options to choose from, here is the city’s best places to drink wine for any occasion (or lack thereof) and a chance to bump into a talented sommelier. UPSCALE WINEBARS
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From a variety of Saivignon Blanc, Burgundy Chardonnay to the best of Chateau Ste Michelle Syrah, this spot is a go to for those curious about the Kenyas wine landscape The soft jazz playing in the background is not only romantic but is also group friendly providing a fine dining backdrop for intimate and lively conversations over Chef Kimani’s mouth watering French themed dishes. Whether you’re a casual wine drinker or a serious connoisseur, an evening here will give you an opportunity to explore and discover stunning new tastes. N D U L G E Y O U R S E N S E S
pride ourselves in delivering a guest experience like other The best wines are the ones we drink with nds. Come wine and dine, this and many more tured wines by the Glass or Bottle, French sparkling or ampagne, Red, white or Rosé, Dessert or Port
Perched at the 2nd floor of Galana plaza, this luxurious restaurant welcomes you to a world of unique wines With plenty of comfy lounge spots, contemporary décor and soft lighting, the French fine dining restaurant serving delightful plates of food in the nature of haute cuisine Sophisticated yet chill in atmosphere, this is an Insta worthy spot perfect for elevated wine bottle selection and shareables.
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“The real magic of Sierra lies in its spectacular wine cellar with a wine list to match from the best boutique vineyards in South Africa. Over 70 carefully selected wines and champagnes that perfectly pair with our delicious steaks and meals.”
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Sierra has an impressive wine collection because great wine must be accompanied by even better food and topped with flawless hospitality that culminates your fine dining experience. This is an excellent place to bring a group for an uptown brunch with a few shared bottles in a warm, cozy setting A U T H E N T I C I T Y M E E T S C L A S S WINES& TAPAS
Born from the very first craft brewery in East and Central Africa, Sierra Bar & Grill introduces the world of cuisine to delectable burgers and grill With two branches in Yaya center, Argwings Kodhek Rd in Hurlingham and sarit centre, new wing 2nd floor, Sierra is a vibrant Kenyan boutique brewery and restaurant Alongside Kenyan inspired dishes by executive chefs, the wine offerings here trace the South Africa coastline, highlighting standout award winning wines
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Chez Sonia (meaning at the house of Sonia in French) is a quaint house with a relaxed, casual atmosphere. Thick greenery and tall trees surround the tables of white garden furniture offers the perfect ambience. Jazz music plays in the background offering beautiful voices. Chez Sonia is home to French novels, contemporary art, wine bottles and boutique shops Sonia Mansioui, the founder of Chez Sonia, started this business in Nairobi out of frustration of finding quality and affordable wine served by the glass While South African and Chilean wines dominate the Kenyan market, the wine bar sitting at 68 Peponi Rd in Nairobi exclusively sells European wines, mainly from France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal. Its’ expansive cellar a representation of the diverse offerings For serious wine lovers or even those looking to expand their wine knowledge this is a place teeming with opportunity X C U S I V E L Y W I N E S I N T H E C I T Y
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A wine tasting event should be about extending your knowledge, not just sampling your everyday wines I want people to try something they are not used to like a Riesling or a Bordeaux wine”
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The ultimate icon for all the food and lifestyle out there Shaheed will show you some of the most tantalizing foods that are sure to make your mouth water, and he also takes care of your drink fantasies. Whether you’re vegan or not, once you start scrolling through it’ll be hard to stop, and easy to forget that the dishes are mostly authentic A glimpse of the magical content will ensure you know places to visit to grab authentic dishes. Shaheed also shows you how to master your favorite travel destinations and will break them down and show you it’s not rocket science to enjoy life on a budget He’s like that energetic running buddy you dread as much as need to get up for your morning jog His brisk, relentless, almost aggressive energy as he zooms through content in the 1 minute Tiktok format is sure to whisk you into eating shape. If he doesn’t motivate you to eat, I don’t know what will! Give her a follow Food | Travel | Lifestyle Shaheed
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@thefoodfairykenya 3 3 . P E R F E C T P A I R Make sure you get your flavor packed Steak & Ale Pie from @thefoodfairykenya, cook from frozen, on the table in just 45 minutes. Available in all branches of ZUCHINNI SUPERMARKETS and ONN THE WAY SUPERMARKETS and online at GREENSPOON. The Food Fairy Steak pie & Trumpeter Malbec 2020 wine are a match made in heaven. The Steak & Ale pie is enough to tempt anyone It's an irresistible combo of finest Well Hung Butcher steak slowly cooked with the delicious 254 brewing ale, encased in melting handmade rough puff pastry 100% Kenyan & 100% delicious The full bodied Trumpeter Malbec has a lively structure, velvety tannins and a lingering finish which complements those beefy, umami flavours and turn this into a feast fit for a king. T H E F O O D F A I R Y S T E A K P I E X T R U M P E T E R M A L B E C
Ways to Open a Bottle of Wine Without a Corkscrew
This will feel exactly like when you’re supposed to pull a door open but you just keep pushing instead. You’re got to be pushing in the cork, we’re done with pulling If you have some type of blunt ended and sturdy object around, that’s going to help. If it breaks, it breaks we’ve already come this far.
1.Use a Screw,Screwdriver and a Hammer Screw it into the cork with a screwdriver until there is about an inch or so left showing then use the backside of the hammer to pull the cork out UNCORK!
2. Off the wall However, you want to get the foil off is up to you, but take it off Next, place the bottom of the bottle of wine inside the shoe. Hold the bottle firmly in one hand and the tip of the shoe firmly in the other And then bang the bottom of the shoe against the wall
If one of your friends into the cancer sticks grab their lighter. Next, flame on, and keep flame on the cork section of the bottleneck Wait at least one minute and the cork should pop out. Science!
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5. Hook It With a Hanger
No wine key, no twisty wine opener, no fancy electric bottle opener but you need your wine bottle open? No need to fret There are, as it turns out, more ways to open a bottle of wine than there are to seal them. Here are a few alternative methods we’ve learned from perhaps opening a few not at all unnecessary late night bottles.
First, bend the tip of the hanger to look like a fish hook Next, slide the wire down into the sealed wine bottle, alongside the cork and pull the wire up, and the cork should release.
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The perfect center piece for a dining area, made from recycled wine bottle chandelier is worth the splurge 1 Make A Decorative Light Holder You can make a decorative light holder for your home or office You can also use it for a special occasion like anniversary celebrations 2 3 4 5 6
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Many people’s habit is to toss the wine bottles anywhere they can find after consuming the content But this does not have to be the case. Doing this might cause a lot of environmental hazards. And you don’t want this for anyone Hence, you have to look for alternative means. Here are 6 cool ways you can make use of your creative energy to turn empty wine bottles into a new household item.
RE-CYLING WINEBOTTLES Tumblers These are made from bottles cut from wine bottles, sanded, polished and beveled leaving a smooth finish with no rough or sharp edges Terrarium Wine bottles make a great terrarium to keep fresh herbs around the house You will want to first layer in pebbles for drainage, then a layer of charcoal, and then your soil Spoon Rest Melted wine bottles make exceptional spoon rests. that adds a conversation piece to the mix Hanging Wall Vase
A piece of functional art, rustic wine bottle hanging vase are stunning Chandelier
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Whether you're on a first date and looking for somewhere romantic or meeting up with friends to spill the tea, wine bars are a local obsession among Kenyans. These days we’re finding more obscure lists bedecked with unfamiliar varietals and natural wines all for the taking, and we’re not mad about it. Some are better for certain budgets, and some provide every option on the market Here is our pick to wine destinations with the largest variety, for you to grab a bottle of your choice.
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Mia Wines & Spirits International Mia Wines and Spirits International in Kenya has a portfolio which consists of 300 different wines from South Africa, Argentina, Chile, Spain, Germany and France. It is a great place to get an array of wine in Kenya Examples of the wines that Mia Wines and Spirits International in Nairobi sell are Mara Wines and The Chocolate Block. 3 4 5
Located in Karen, The Wine Box boasts a well stocked cellar with wines from all over the world and a warm team ready to share their passion for wine with you As though, a huge wine list is not enough, Wine Box offer tasting and sampling sessions for those who want to learn more and build an appreciation for wine.
Nairobi Wine Gallery
The wine gallery has one of the most extensive, exclusively wine lists in the city From a variety of Papa Figos Classique to the best of sparkling Rosé, this spot is a go to for wine lovers. The little corner of paradise for every lover also offers wine tasting events. They have a great portfolio of wine in Kenya that would be perfect to serve at a private event, dinner or even for home consumption. The wine shop is located on General Mathenge Drive
If you’re looking for a one stop alcohol shop, this is the place for you. You will find a wide variety of great wine and the staff will walk you through the experience of choosing a wine for whatever occasion. They’re known for their unique, fun approach, so shopping at wineshop is always a good time.
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Wow Beverages Wineshop Kileleshwa Located in Kileleshwa, Wow Beverages wineshop sells one of the rarest wines in Kenya They stock wines like Catena, Boschendal, Waterford Estate, The Franschhoek Cellar, Chalk Hill and JP Chenet. You can order online and get wine delivered to you. They also have regular wine events and activations for the wine enthusiasts. Wine Box
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4th Street Red This rare medium bodied wine is produced by 4th Street wine winery It’s a blend of sweet red wine obtained from selected vineyards with quality grapes grown in western Cape, South Africa. Referred as a romantic wine, It has a dark red color and combines its fruity taste with its sophistication.
Duchessa Lia Fragolino Rose
Rosso Nobile Al Cioccolata is a German wine classified as red wine or red sweet wine and belongs to the Rosso Nobile family. It is infused with chocolate aromas to give it a smooth taste. This wine is known to engulf the nose with aromas of ripe black fruit, cherries, along with dark chocolate
Robertson`s Sweet Red This South Africa produced wine is classified as a red wine and belongs to the Robertson winery The ruby red colored, natural sweet range wine made in its own unique way by blending varietals to showcase fruity and fresh flavors
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Duchessa Lia Fragolino Rose is an Italian wine classified as red wine or sparkling wine. The aromatized wine is renowned for its unmistakable flavor of freshly picked wild strawberries and harmonious aromas
Asconi Pastoral The Moldova wine is classified as red wine or red dry wine or cabernet sauvignon. The deep red colored wine is rich in aromas of plums, pears and cherries, which all combine together in a fantastic way It has a sweet and complex taste with long finish ABV 10% Price Ksh.2,100 ABV 7% Price Ksh 1,600 ABV 8.5% Price Ksh 1,200 ABV 7.5% Price Ksh 1,100 ABV 16% Price Ksh 1,600
Kenya has vastly grown as a home to best international and local wines with a wider selection of wines than anywhere else in East Africa. From Classic Italian red wines to Chianti and famous sparkling wines, there is not a single doubt that wine plays an important role in Kenya’s drinking culture. Sometimes, navigating the wide world of wine can be extremely challenging, but here is a little guide to elegant flavours that are easy to drink and affordable.
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Well I focus on great value wines that are available at a good price, we always maintain consistency in stocks and focus mainly on South African wine and French wine at the moment
1.What are some of the major wines that you have? And how are they different from others?
3. What are the qualities you look for when purchasing a wine?
The major thing is there's no need to be scared If you find yourself intimidated, scan the room for someone else who looks just as scared and start a conversation about how scared you are to be there Another tip is to go in with an open mind, go in with a bit of humility, be ready to learn and accept Etiquette: Try to wear less pungent perfume so that you can smell what's in the glass Also, hold the glass by the stem and not by the bowl so as not to eave fingerprints on the glass or warm up the wine too quickly, which will destroy the taste
6. White or red wine? Currently, I am loving white wine though as the weather becomes more dull, I might be leaning towards the reds WITH MELISSA MWENDE
I am in love with Chablis. Chablis is in France and they make the most elegant Chardonnays
2 What is your favorite terroir for wine at the moment?
One is the aging potential of the wine, can it keep for long? And what it needs to keep for long is good acid, beautiful aromas and flavors that are pronounced. If it's red wine, you want to have a good amount of tannin that can preserve it for a long time I prefer wines from smaller producers. These producers tend to maintain the quality in production year after year.
4 What is the oldest wine you have tasted and what was it? I have had a 96 Dom Perignon,which I doubt I'll have again, until I'm very rich soon haha That was very delicious
5. What tips do you have for someone going through their first wine tasting?
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This easy drinking red wine from the south of presents wonderfully expressive aromas of plum, blackberry, blackcurrant and blueberry, rounded off by vanilla. The light bodied wine is exceptionally fresh and lively on the palate considerable length in the finish. Muscadel This sweet red wine is fresh, fruity and well balanced with an attractive light amber colour and red tint to go with. This is a sweet red wine that is perfect for making a mulled wine, which is the best winter drink by the fireplace, or at dinner with someone special.
Melissa Mwende is a Kenyan born and raised sommelier and wine educator as well as a wine content creator She has been in the wine industry for the past eight years She worked as a wine ambassador for four years, for a brand in South Africa and is currently freelancing as awine consultant based in Laikipia. She is also founder Little Wine basket MY CURRENT TOP PICK WINES
Karibuni wadau, usitiwe na kiwewe hataa kwani ushafika kwenye jukwaa la mapishi yangu, MAMA NILISHE MAMA NILISHE P A S T A K W E N Y E M C H U Z I W A S O S E J I Mwanaidi Shishi
3. Eleka kikaangio tofauti kwenye jiko lenye joto la wastani kisha mimina mafuta yako. Yakipata joto, tia soseji zako pamoja na zile vitunguu. Kaanga kisha ongeza pilipili mbaazi na chumvi kiasi.
4. Soseji zikianza kubadilisha rangi kuwa kahawia, ongeza kitunguu saumu na pilipili mbaazi kisha koroga kwa muda wa dakika 2 ivi.
Karibuni wadau, usitiwe na kiwewe hataa kwani ushafika kwenye jukwaa la mapishi yangu, MAMA NILISHE. Hapa nitakupa ricipe mingi na jinsi ya matayarisho yake, kwa njia rahisi tena ya kufaana. Katika toleo hili, kila kitu ni cha kawaida, kwa hivyo kitashangaza na kufurahi kwa urahisi Leo tunapotandaza mkeka kwenye veranda tumo tayari kuandaa, mlo wenye ladha tena wa kusisimua Huku pwani kwetu ni cha mchana Pepeta jiko tayari kutayarisha Pasta na mchuzi wa Soseji. Kampuni ya Farmers choice imewezesha mapishi haya Usiogope kusisitiza mama nitilie VIUNGO Pakiti mbili za pasta unazopendelea, Mafuta ya Kupikia (3 tbspn), Soseji za Farmers choice Spicy Beef Sausages Value Pack 1kg ( Pakiti 1) ,Pilipili hoho (2) (Rangi Nyekundu na manjano ), Kitunguu (1 iliyokatwa katwa kweenye vigae vidogo), kitunguu saumu 3 vilivyosagwa, Pilipili mbaazi (1tspn) ,Nyanya (6 kubwa zilizokatwa) ,Muchuzi wa Kuku (Kikombe ½) , Jibini (Kikombe ½ iliyokatwa) na chumvi Kiasi MAELEZO YA KUPIKIA
2. Bakisha kikombe kimoja cha yale maji yaliyobakia kisha umwage hayo mengine. Tia tambi zako kando
6. Mtuzi wako ukiwa sawia, ongeza zile tambi (pasta) kisha koroga. Ongeza kile kikombe cha yale maji yaliyosalia na kuiwacha itokote kwa muda wa dakika 2 3 ivi.
7. Epua na kuandaa mlo wako bila kungoja. Furahia! : 25 DAKIKA KUANDALIA : 4
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1. Katika sufuria kubwa, chemsha maji yenye chumvi kiasi kisha tia ndani zile tambi au pasta zako na uwache zichemke mpaka ziwe laini.
5. Ongeza ile nyanya, kisha koroga mpaka ule mchuzi uchanganike na soseji kabisa. Pika kwa dakika 3 ivi kisha mimina ule muchuzi wa Kuku ndani. Ongeza joto na kuiwacha iive mpaka itokote. Ongeza ile jabini kisha pika Zaidi kwa muda wa dakika 5 ivi mpaka mchuzi uwe mzito.
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This Hearty pork and potatoes are not just a favorite pairing in British cuisine but makes for incredibly satisfying comfort food In this recipe, spicing the creamy mashed potatoes with black pepper makes a perfect bed over pan seared pork chops coated with the warm flavors of fennel, coriander and tender kale. The spiced fried Pork Chops are crispy on the outside, yet tender and juicy on the inside. Fresh peas, brightened up and complete this delicious, simple meal with a flavorful kick. Deliciousness at its best!
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This Pork masala Fry recipe is a "must" dish One of the scrumptious delicacies you can have in Kenya Stir fried Pork with chilies, Pork with spicy chips masala. It all slaps different. The secret lies in the Mulsons spices marinated pork with little salt, ginger garlic paste, turmeric, coriander, meat masala, black pepper and chilly pepper. A perfect combo and exceptional at the least In the world full of tantalizing foods, comfort dishes take the center stage Foods that provides a nostalgic or sentimental value to someone. So, up with the good. Down with the bad! These are dishes that will definitely make you take heart in every bite Colorful and healthful, full of vibrant color and high in fiber And, of course, it has to be tasty. This is why it’s hard to pick between a heartly spiced mashed potatoes and pork chops or spicy chips masala and pork fry No craving can’t be settled with one bite of these luscious treats They are quick to prepare, neat and tidy to eat. While there is a split in popularity of these finger licking beauties, in our DOPECONVERSATION we vibe courtesy of MULSONS SPICES as we highlight two of the most favored comfort meals There is a plethora of preparation variations, but all of them ride on spices. Using Mulson spices to give more flavor to the dish guarantees the perfect bite Vs
SPICY MASHED POTATOES & PORK CHOPS
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INGREDIENTS ½ rosé wine ½ orange juice
INSTRUCTIONS Mix the sangria fruit with sugar and let it macerate, to help the fruit flavors permeate the wine even more. Add the rose wine and orange juice. Throw in some lemon slices then refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld and develop before serving Sangría is a traditional wine punch that originates from Spain The classic version is red sangria, made with red wine and chopped fruit, and often orange juice or brandy
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INGREDIENTS 90ml rosé wine, chilled 30ml soda water Thyme sprig, for garnish There’s nothing more refreshing than a rose spritzer! Add bubbles to your favorite rosé wine to make the perfect summer drink
INSTRUCTIONS Love rosé? To make this light and fruity su drink, pour the wine into a glass, then ad soda water Gently stir once Add the garnis enjoy
INSTRUCTIONS Blend up the berries, rose and honey (or m syrup): then strain into a covered baking d Freeze for 6 hours or overnight and serve day of 4 8 C O C K T A I L H O U R I I I INGREDIENTS 2/3 cup Rosé wine 300g strawberries, hulled and halved Honey There’s nothing better in summer than a perfectly pink, slushy wine drink This frose recipe tastes just like rosé wine! The secret? This frozen rose is all natural, featuring wine and strawberries
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ballantines ea ‘I need you, and not him’ These were Naya’s last words before she hanged up her phone I was now curious I felt like getting back to her and at the same time I knew Ezra would never understand me Am a man I Know that right. Men are weak when it comes to ladies. We all know that.
I decided to deactivate my fisi mode and go back to her at least before Ezra could get back So as I was driving back, a thought came in my mind. I thought maybe Naya wanted me to take part in surprising her man. Naya was that hopeless romantic kind of a lady and everything was possible. Just at the gate of their pent house house apartment, I am sure she heard a hoot and I was the first person in her mind I could see her piping from their curtain. I wasn't sure until I got there but she seemed to be in a robe. So finally, the watchman opened it and I got there. On the table, there was this one of the finest blended scotch whisky, Ballantines and two glasses I thought maybe she was having a friend or maybe she did that intentionally “Mind grabbing a glass?’’ she asked me. “Maybe a tot’’ I smirked. We started talking and I asked her why she couldn't wait for me to get back together with my boys. She told me she had a lot in mind. Talk to me, I looked her straight into her eyes and she started opening up Naya started: You see, Ezra and I have been dating for quite some time now. You know how much we loved each other from the way he treats me He is not what I want I want you Shila, your girlfriend and I have been talking and she has been telling me good things about you I felt Ezra was less than what I need in a man I like you. You know, I have always been excited seeing you around with my boyfriend and Abel. It's not him that gives me endless joy and laughter whenever we tell stories as we play cards together I recently went through his phone only to get he has been flirting around I haven't confront him yet for some reason Stop there Naya! I interjected as we both imbibed our glass You see, I cannot betray my friend We have been friends for over a year decade now You are beautiful and you deserve everything good Dating you could be a good thing but not now because you are seeing my friend. We have a few minutes now before the party starts. Let us end it here and promise me you will not bring this up again You two can make things work I told her “Hakuna comeback apo! It is better we start off our party before Chelsea could destroy the party mood.” we heard Abel’s voice from a distance TBC
betrayal is never easy to handle and there is no right way to accept it Chapter II
Christine Feehan once said that betrayal is never easy to handle and there is no right way to accept it. We might find ourselves in situations where we are tempted to betray our friends but we should always learn to handle it. Grab your Ballantine’s Whisky as DANIEL NDIWA narrates the drama
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explore with eve Eve Njambi From the World’s only Wildlife Capital to Suswa is indeed an experience for all to witness. The new craze has caught most Nairobians subscribe to: Going as far away as they can to avoid the city noises, pollution, and all that, just to connect with nature and explore more of what this country has to offer. Suswa, a small town, not very far from Narok Mt Suswa has a low lying unassuming profile, belying the spectacular views you encounter up close. Rocky hills, badlands, dust, acacia trees, and strong communities are what characterize this part of the Nation. If you’re looking for a cheap out of town getaway, then this should be on your bucket list. +254 713 745 758
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2 The train ride cuts through The Nairobi National Park allowing scenic sites of wildlife and a river dividing the park and settlements of Ongata Rongai.
7. Mt. Suswa is a double crater volcano with a shield shaped cone covering an area of about 270 km squared It’s inner volcano soars to an altitude of 2356m above sea level at its summit.
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1 The Ngong to Suswa is unarguably the most scenic train ride in Kenya; You go through 3 train tunnels, and experience majestic views of the GRV including Mt Suswa, Gicheru mines, and Mt Longonot
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5. The tunnel at Embulbul is one of the longest in Africa. Running a good 4.5 km.
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8. Hiking Mt. Suswa trail is a breath taking experience. The 10 km return trip take about 4 hours comfortably to do the outer crater
3. It's only two hours to Suswa with the Madaraka express. A distance of 122 km between Nairobi and Suswa by road.
10.The Suswa caves are home to large populations of bats. As you crawl through the caves you can view the colonies of bats hanging from the roof, asleep and dead until evening when they steam out.
6. You can complement the train ride with a hike at Mt. Suswa, one of the best hiking destinations in Kenya
4. You can catch a return ticket with the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) with a 4h 30 mins break From 11 00 am to 4 45 pm SGR Train ticket is only Ksh 100 (One way)
11. Entry to the hiking trail costs around Ksh.500 per day while camping comes at an additional cost of Ksh 500 at the Suswa conservancy
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9 A wanderer tired of the fast life in the city would find peace hiking Mount Suswa. It is also known to have a few caves that you’d want to explore with your team
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“Wait! Tell me you are jesting This can’t be real!” I obtruded Hanna, that joke isn’t even funny You know our dad well, right?I asked her as we quaffed our Bloom cocktails The situation looked more real on every cocktail downed As she continued narrating the story, I definitely knew we had to come up with a solid plan on the next move She was balancing on thin ice And the stakes were high I was the only rock she had to lean on, I couldn’t break The club was filing up slowly, with murmurs from the drunk revellers growing bigger Ivy, our favourite bartender, was busy cat walking throw the barrels serving the thirsty guys who couldn’t stop ogling. She finally landed on our table, serving us 4 more cocktails
“Is Jeff aware about that or did you find out and just keep it to yourself?” I asked Hanna as she kept going on with the conversation You see, Hanna continued: Jeff knows it. He was irked with it, claiming he was not ready for all this He is of the option I find a way of taking care of my ‘ mess ’ And yes, he termed it as a mess. He blames me for everything. I remember very well when we agreed that we swore about men and their phones but Eunice’s texts and calls were becoming too much and that got into me. Do you even know what I saw that popped last on Jeff’s phone? Sisters are those people that one can confidently share their deepest secrets with. They are the best advisors and best of friends. Lida Hale said that it is to be treasured when sisters are close and it would be a loss for both of them when they aren't as Peris narrates I was afraid that if Jeff knew that I knew this about them he could harm me I know we are not in good terms but I would never want to lose this baby. At the same time, I am also stressed Am two months paged Just like I have told you I don't know the future of this child I wanted a family I never want to be through this solitarily. And by the way Hanna, the other day, Mum kinda noticed You know that woman and her instincts She asked me how I have suddenly grown thick, but in a good way I brushed her off with ‘ni kukula vizuri ’ I bet she swallowed it Ever since, she keeps on checking on me and I am not sure about her reactions too Am glad you are here with me I really needed you the most at this moment So what's the plan? What am I going to do about this, sis? Should I tell Jeff I know about his affair with Eunice? Should I tell mum the truth so she can defend me when dad learns about this?
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Hanna Exclaimed Part of the text read; “Babygirl, I'm sorry about everything TBC “Tell me, babe” I asked Hanna to continue Eunice is not just flirting with Jeff, she is now sexting with nudes and some explicit videos. To make the matters worse, she was asking him for some clinic money
I was now speechless Tears almost breaking the sockets I bore into her She looked so tense; I know when my sister is not okay I was now having all the cocktails to myself I chugged down, hoping for some miracle inspiration Something crossed my mind, despite the bitter part of our story, there was something sweet about the bloom gin that could make the conversation go on without thinking too much on the negative side I agreed with Hanna that I was going to talk to mum about it and ask her to try and make things right with Jeff She agreed to it As we were deep into the conversation and imbibing our drink, there was a long text from Hanna’s notification bar It was a text from Jeff, her baby daddy. Talk of the devil!
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Creativity is the oxygen in marketing it is important in all aspects, from how we understand and collaborate with the people who consume, to making sense of brand challenges, and coming up with memorable solutions which will build our brands, as well as landing a sale Marketers need to deploy creativity against strategic opportunities, a broad audience and balancing long term and sales generating activity While there is no doubt Kenya’s creatives are over working, some are just a niche higher Brands are now appreciating more creative arts that make their brands stand out and in a manner beyond mediocrity Communication is constantly evolving, and while some have chosen to stick by the traditional ways some companies in Kenya are leveling their game, showing a lot of creative prowess in how they are coping to their markets In this column we reflect on the outstanding marketing artworks in that month we pick our top 3 most creative posts on Social media , that have wow ’ed us and subject them to a contest where you choose and pick the best designs / concepts plus their caption. top
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Over the years, as processed food became an integral part of our diet, the occurrence of deficiency diseases also increased. Developing a balanced and healthy diet is one of the best ways to deal with deficiency diseases. Our Aesthetician IVY MULUKA advices on ways to boost health, energy and restore body deficiencies
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Deficiency diseases have become more than just deficiencies They are now lifestyle diseases which are more dependent on the kind of diet one adopts. Making sure that one gets a balanced diet containing all the necessary vitamins and supplements is the best possible way to ensure these diseases stay at bay. As people age, their nutrition requirements also change Nutrition requirements change with age and lifestyle, it is important to know what your body needs and when so as to offset the chances of contracting deficiency diseases The human body gets most of the vitamins and minerals it needs from food. Whole foods and fresh fruits and vegetables are great carriers of many essential vitamins and minerals needed by the human body A steady diet of sugar, salt, carbohydrates and fats contribute to artery disease, cardiovascular disease, and strokes. This also makes the body feel hungry all the time as the nutritional requirements of the body is not being met.
Deficiency of iodine can cause hypothyroidism, goiter, cretinism and even impaired mental abilities. Including regular doses of seafood helps you balance out your iodine levels. Raw seafood retains most of its iodine content Fish and crustaceans rank the highest Deficiency of vitamin B12 can lead to many grave health problems like neurological deterioration, megaloblastic anemia and possible impaired immune functions. To prevent this deficiency Liver, sardines, and salmon rank highest with liver taking the top prize Supplements are also a good idea if you find that you may be deficient Iron deficiency or anemia is one of the most common deficiencies observed Iron is an integral part of our cellular structure, the protein haemoglobin which carries oxygen from our lungs to the rest of the body has iron as its core component Its inadequacy causes internal bleeding and heavy menstrual bleeding among women. Meat and other iron rich, plant based foods help to enhance the body’s vitamin C consumption Watch what you eat and make it a habit.
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In Winnie the pooh, Milne said that we cannot stay in the corner of the forest and wait for others to come to us. We sometimes have to go to them. When friends meet, there is always a solution to our problems DANIEL NDHIWA narrates the meeting between Maggie and the boys
It was now time to make sure we try our best to see Maggy get back together with the baby daddy Maggy was ready to swallow her pride and face Kim We were both unsure about Kim swallowing his pride and getting Maggie back I could try and understand Kim could be a bit sceptical about this. We all agreed to convince Kim to come to our favourite spot County2county grill so we could share our favourite Kenyan original beers
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“Hello guys, I am happy to be here with you. It had been a while since I had sat with such people and had a candid conversation Am not sure why we are here but I believe all is going to end up well. And Maggy, thank you for always allowing Ryan to come and see me, it is such a noble move” Kim stated He continued, “I have always wanted to swallow my pride and face the mother of my kids but the ego in me could not allow me too What I wanted the most was to see my kid and his mother happy even if it meant I was not going to be an integral part of their lives What else do we need in this life apart from being happy? If us reconnected with Maggie will make her happy, then I will stay as far as I can from her life You know, maybe we were not meant to be together But I swore to myself that I was going to be part of my son’s life despite the differences that we have. Taking care of my son will not do harm to anyone, right?” Yes bro. Indeed, it is. I started off as soon as Kim concluded You see, we are all human and prone to mistakes. We all have hidden personalities that we often hide from the ones that we love for the fear of losing them We need friends to talk to Maggie here really wants you two to put down the shallow difference that you have and look into the depth of what you two being together might turn out to be Do you mind if you give her a chance to speak out? We all have hidden personalities that we often hide from the ones that we love fo the fear of losing them
Kim agreed to come Everyone was there: Maggie, Jacinta, Jeff and I It was a good coincidence that we all favoured the mango and ginger beer so we made our six pack orders We imbibed as we kicked off our talk Before we could delve into what brought us there, we had to make sure that everyone was comfortable. This time, the County2county grill came through for us The hospitality was at its best As frequent customers, Njeri, the fine yellow yellow waiter came through with chilled ones She also offered us a taste sample for what she termed, the new gin in town It was the new KO Tambuzi Gin. We sampled the Gin and boy…that’s nothing but magic in a bottle Distilled to perfection!
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Maybe this is the only time we have here We are not sure of tomorrow There is nothing better than two people agreeing and swallowing their pride for the better part of their lives Kim is an open minded and cool guy. Before he could even utter any word, he had this broad smile that could show a lot of possible positive end results He started: “I have been waiting for this for the longest time possible. I know Maggie is a good woman. Maybe, not good for me I thought maybe I couldn't handle her You know But before I could come to that conclusion, I made sure that I did everything that it took to see her get what she wanted and I gave her my all Of Course, I did all the best to salvage our relationship I promised myself that I will give it all the time because I never wanted Ryan to grow up without both of his parents I was not sure if Maggie wanted this too It was hard to tell whenever I remembered what the hell made me go through ” Kim said Kim’s statement had Maggie have all kinds of emotions on her face She was not sure about smiling at the compliments Kim gave in his talk or frowning from his last statement in which he concluded how Maggie made him go through hell Maggie was now left speechless for a while For a moment, we were all quiet. Kim’s words drove us into deep thoughts and we were wondering what Maggie could say after all this. But what else could we want aside from seeing both parties’ content with each other’s thoughts and views? Maggie was now given a chance to speak out. We all gave her our ears and heard what she had to say TBC
There are many possible basic things you can do to celebrate the very important milestone that is their anniversary Jambo jet just celebrated their 8th anniversary and what a way than with a weekend off to Mombasa with a magnificent team with the #FridayFlightJamboree This anniversary catered to almost any style and preference, from party at Flight 984 with Dj Adrian, talk about partying 30,000 feet in the air then land to a sightseeing experience the best of Mombasa city in a sightseeing bus before a Sundowners at Sarova Whitesands. This was culminated with a return trip at only Ksh. 5,000 which was fully booked.
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