School Closings: Experience Kenya the land of the safari

After travelling the world with my family Im back in Kenya now, almost 3 years since I came back. Still a housewife and Cooking here at cook-italian-way. Must accept I haven't been very creative with recipes lately. Have you ever been in Kenya? Would you like to experience the real Kenyan life? WOuld you like to share news of Kenya with your friends? Answer is simple, Im looking for housewives interested in travel, I will help you organise an exciting stay here in Kenya. See Kenya real Kenya, Experience real Kenya. If interested leave me a message here or send me mail at marydotmarete (at)gmail dot com You can also visit http://yarhkenya.blogspot.com/, an initiative by a 9 year old and see how you can help. With school closings, this is good time to experience the Kenyan hot weather.

KenyaDecides: Elections in Kenya

Yesterday night we were treated to the Elections Kenya Debate 2013, next week Kenya votes. Food Security was mentioned here and there, a country like Kenya with its diverse resources people should not be going hungry whether rains come or not. So how do we solve the food security issues? After the elections on Monday, of course like any competition there are going to be loosers and winners, just keep your spirits high whether you loose or win, think tomorrow, the Kenya everyone wants where everyone goes to bed with a full stomach, decent living and basic needs for all. On that day, a Tiramisu will do for me it will lift me up!

Nairobi's hottest weather this February: A cool milk shake will do

A milk shake is a cool way to stay cool with these hot temperatures nairobi is experiencing. No special recipe for this: Milk, fruits of your choice, some sugar and ice plus a blender and your job is done, that is if KPLC's Nairobi famous blackouts not on your side.

I have read that KPLC is going to revise the rates (upward - steeply) so watch out your consumption, Im talking about those who want to watch their pockets and what they spend. Not those whom bills are paid by companies they work for. Watch out also for hiked prices in consumer prices when these new rates are introduced. We are going solar!

Nobody told you corner

This is a topic I have been meaning to cover on this blog for some time. "SUFURIAS" yes sufuria, those aluminium cookwares. Look at this article if you never read it and please pass on to your neighbours and friends. Start sharing health facts and lets save our health: Sufuria's are a health hazard - you are poisoning yourselves. From Standard Newspaper Dated October 16th 2012 by James Ng'ang'a New research reveals that millions of unsuspecting Kenyans who utilise aluminium cookware could be cooking their way to early graves due to the poisonous effect of aluminium metal, writes JAMES NG’ANG’A Read On

Healthy Eating in Nairobi: Whats on my plate?

Greek Salad My way! Life is as complicated as you make it. When I pack my bags and move to a different country Italian food for me doesn't stop there. I try my very best to adjust with local ingredients and still enjoy my Italian style recipes. My Kenyan style greek salad: Lettuce, Olives (Thank God they are everywhere in the shops in Nairobi), onions in Kenya plenty, cucumber locally cultivated and yes the famous Feta cheese you find imitation made locally so I go for it. All in a bowl, some Olive oil (must confess - this is the only ingredient I cannot do without the Italian one. Now if you go to Chandarana supermarket if not finished Italian Olive Oil is on great offer. And I have bought a few bottles. And yes I give cooking lessons for those who wish to cook something different. Leave me a message on this blog to organise or just find me on twitter @marym a.k.a Happy Housewife. I'll also leave you with this Channel to watch when you have a second! http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9wfeIHQLPq6lUpimk0ZYCQ?feature=plcp

Mediterranean Diet: Fish, chicken, lots of vegetables, olive oil and fruits

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