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TABLE OF CONTENT PART I - FOOD MAMA NITILIE UNSULLIED SERVED TUDISHY PERFECT PAIR

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PART II - DRINKS BOTTLE SERVICE COCKTAIL HOUR JUST BOOZE BAR CULTURE

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PART III - LIFESTYLE WINE WITH ME WINE AFTER WINE KIBANDASKI ON THE COUNTER WELLNESS

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DISHY MAGAZINE ISSUE 19 AUGUST 2020.

PUBLISHED BY DISHY, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, MANAGING DIRECTOR FELIX MUSILI. EDITOR FELIX KAVII. STAFF WRITER TED OTIENO, TONY MUIGAI, FAITH CHEBET, WINNY MBUGUA. CONTRIBUTORS EVE NJAMBI , CHEF BENETTE, NICK. DESIGNER SAM MWANGI. SALES INQUIRES CALL DISHY 0718529093 EMAIL Sales@dishy.co.ke / Tudishy@gmail.com

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Perfect Brunch for you...

SSUE Over time this hybrid meal has grown in popularity, though good food and companionship are still hallmarks of the experience we call brunch, Kenya restaurants have now joined as an icon to offering brunch experiences.

With the lock down our minds were clogged to thoughts of weekends spent relaxing on the patio in the mid-morning sun. Now every weekend offers a limited window in which you can enjoy a storied meal which is both breakfast and lunch but always comes with a cocktail/ Mocktail or wine.

Storytelling is best over brunch. It’s many peoples favourite way to spend time together socializing while sharing a meal. It’s time to reflect: a time to encourage one another, a time to celebrate the highs of the week and a time to acknowledge the lows. This kind of relationship seems to naturally build around a table full of food and conversation. I believe it’s one of the reasons this community is thriving and why brunch is such a popular activity for Kenyans.

In this issue, we indulge ourselves while leaving our diets behind to taste all the joints Nairobi has to offer for breakfast.

We bring a guide to making that backyard a nestto host brunch at home and ultimate joints to brunch in Nairobi.

It was hard work, really.

Narrowing down the options was the hardest part. From staples like Pepper tree, to hidden gems like Geco café, to new takes on outdoor leisures in Tigoni and Evergreen park, eating brunch will always leave you coming back for more next weekend. We’ve got you brunches and other dining experiences that are fancy, affordable, or cheap as hell. That’s the power of a perfect brunch.

That’s why it’s not enough to just write about it.

As you think about where you will be sharing your next meal be sure to keep social distance and stay safe all times. Sanitize and keep healthy even as you escape with your small circle. Opportunity awaits, and so does some delicious food.

Happy brunching

Felix Kavii EDITOR

6. BACHELOR'S KITCHEN

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Getting too Attached?

An empty Kibanda is like a dead town. It speaks too much about the vicinity. MAMA OTIS had left for Ushago making some of our hearts grown fonder. She is a gem to the bachelors hood. Maybe just for her small little deeds, those that matter because even a small tear wets the face. Mama Oti is now back

was scrolling aimlessly through my phone when I heard someone knocking on the door. I really wanted to ignore it - it was one of those - do not disturd-kind of days, but the person was one of those patient and persistent ones. After a couple of my “Ni nani?” went unanswered, I lazily dragged myself for the door. I was surprised to find that it was Oti, Mama Oti’s son. I was surprised to see him here, and asked him to come inside.

“Niaje Oti. What are you doing here?” He told me that he had been sent to bring up some fish. I quickly declined to not have ordered but he told me that this was a gift from Mathe who had just come back from Dala. “Ala, Mathe amerudi?” I asked and Oti said she had just come back early that morning.

Mathe was spoiling me too much now, but who doesn’t like to be spoilt. Just before he left I asked Oti to tell Mathe that I would come down later to see and thank her personally

Mama Oti had been gone for about two weeks now, and her empty stall was hard to miss. It was just normal to see her there daily as I passed and her huge personality and loud voice always filled the air.

At first, I thought that she was maybe taking a day off; but a day turned into two and two into a week and then more.

It is good to have a regular 'Mama Mboga'; a place where you are a local and you feel right at home. It is important because your Mama Mboga treats you like your mother does, she takes care of you, at least mine does. You first begin as a customer and then the bond just grows on its own; you get to know her name and her yours. Then you start sharing some stories or two whenever you go to grab some groceries; it stops being a mere business transaction and becomes more social. After some time, you find yourself earning a banana or two and eventually your bond is unbreakable.

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Oti for doing the slightest of anything wrong. “Hawa Watoto wako nyumbani this whole year. Oti ashanichokesha mimi.”

“Aii Mathe, ata salamu. Nimekumiss bana. Wewe ulipotea bila kusema.” I was smiling sheepishly almost The problem with this getting attached to your regu- reached in to hug her. lar 'Mama Mboga' is what I experienced during those two weeks when Mama Oti was not around. I literal- She was smiling too. She told me that she had gone to ly did not know what to do when I came downstairs Dala to get some 'rest', and see how people were copto get some avocados and found her stall empty. The ing there with the intercounty lockdown lifted. I found neighbouring 'Mama Mbogas' are so used to you not that hard to believe.For a second I even asked myself getting stuff from them and they look at you in some who baba Oti was... Anyway, thats clearly off my line. way. Maybe it just me, but the one where I went to She also insisted she had gone to stock up on her fish, buy stuff looked at me in that same way. I also felt as as was evident with the huge bulk of omena there. I if I was cheating on Mama Oti. It is just not the same; had come to get nothing specifically, just to see her. there is no extra banana or avocado or orange, and Because I had genuinely missed her. If you had a regumore importantly, there is no mama Oti's ‘hot up- lar Mama Mboga, you would know. dates’(udaku} .

Later that evening, I went downstairs and I could not be happier to see Mathe. There she was, shouting at Getting groceries at her place becomes such a daily routine that you would not even dream of getting them from any other place; God forbid you would get food poisoning.

8. MATERCLASS

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A letter to the president:

Imagine your cities and states without their most beloved restaurants and bars—from cherished third-generation mom-and-pops to cutting-edge fine-dining spots that bring tourists, international attention, and increased real-estate value to neighbourhoods. It’s unimaginable, right?

As chefs, bartenders, and restaurant and bar owners, we are writing to tell you that without swift action and commitment from our local and state governments, many of the restaurants that closed voluntarily—or by mandate—at this moment of crisis will not come back. That sounds like an exaggeration. It is not. We are on the brink of extinction. Just as many individuals live from paycheck to paycheck, so too do restaurants and bars. There’s no nest egg. No reserve funds. No glass to break in case of emergency. We cannot work from home, and even if we temporarily convert to delivery and carry-out, we lose most of our revenue and the tips our employees depend upon to survive.

Without significant help, many if not most of us will vanish, and our communities will be deprived of their gathering places, generosity, and memories old and yet to come. Dark spaces with hand-scrawled signs in the window will be grim souvenirs of the light and laughter that once emanated from them. We implore you to engage with the ministry of health, local industry leaders and restaurant associations to come to a swift plan for how you can meaningfully give your local restaurants and bars the best chance for survival. This action, gastronomy supported by associations and key institutions of the sector. "Let's save our sector, let’s save the millions of jobs and together we will overcome this bump

SAVE OUR R E S TA U R A N T S SAVE OUR RESTAURANTS

3 MILLION RESTAURANT JOBS AT RISK IF WE DON'T ACT NOW

# S aveOurJobs

#LiftTheBan

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Mwanaidi Shishi

Wangari Macharia

Sheila Rabala

Peter Kyalo

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This avocado egg toast might be the perfect breakfast: Healthy, filling and delicious. Adding a twist to the classic avocado toast is to put everything bagel seasoning on it. It is a major upgrade to the already delicious avocado toast! It’s easy to do and goes great on so many things.

Ingredients Everything Seasoning: 1 tbs sesame seeds, 1 tsp garlic, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp sesame seeds, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds Toast: 4 slices thick toast, 4 large eggs, 2 ripe avocados, 2 tbs butter

Instructions 1. Mix together everything seasoning and set aside. This will make more than you need for the toasts, but keep it! It goes great on many savoury dishes.

2. In a nonstick skillet, lightly butter your bread and place it in the skillet over medium heat. Let it get toasted on one side.

3. Remove bread and add a little more butter (1-2 tsp).

Then crack in eggs and fry either sunny-side up or over easy.

4. Divide toast between plates and spread avocado on each. I like to use about 1/2 an avocado on each toast slice. Go heavy on it. Then top each toast with a generous sprinkling of everything seasoning and an egg.

Enjoy!

Recipe by: Mwanaidi Shishi

Guacamole Egg Toast

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Grilled cheese sandwich

Ingredients 2 slices bread, 4 slices Farmers Choice Pork brown Ham, 2 slices cooked bacon strips, Mayonnaise, to taste, 1-2 tbs blue cheese crumbles

Instructions 1. Spread one side of each slice of bread with a thin layer of mayonnaise.

2. Place both slices of bread on griddle over medium to medium low heat, mayonnaise side down. Spread desired amount of mayonnaise on inside of sandwich slices. Sprinkle with blue cheese on bottom slice of bread.

3. On top of bottom slice of bread, layer with 4 slices of ham, 2 slices of bacon, and 1/4 cup arugula. Sprinkle top of arugula with a little more blue cheese if desired.

4. Grill over medium low heat until slightly browned.

When top slice of bread is golden, place on top of sandwich fillings to form sandwich.

5. Remove from griddle and serve immediately.

Recipe by: Chef Bennette

To make a gooey grilled cheese sandwich, you need a good melting cheese, Fresh Ham made from FARMERS CHOICE- their dry-cured pork ham accented with garlic and paprika, is definitely worth seeking out. These Grilled Ham and Blue Cheese Sandwich with the crispy texture is full of flavour and texture.

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Ham and cheese sliders

Ingredients 4 tbs Salted Challenge Butter, melted, 1 tbs mustard, 1 tbs honey, 1 tbs dried parsley, ⅛ tsp onion powder, ⅛ tsp garlic powder, 1 package sweet scorns, 250g packet FARMERS CHOICE HAM, 250g sliced cheese Instructions 1. Spray your baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

2. In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter,mustard, honey, dried parsley, onion powder and garlic powder.

Cook Total

: 30 min : 45 min

Serves : 4 Burgers

3. Do not put the Scorns apar t simply use a large serrated knife to slice the rolls in half, separating the tops from the bottoms. Place the layer of bottoms into the prepared baking pan, cut side up 4. Layer half of the ham onto the rolls. Next, layer the cheese over the ham, and top with remaining ham slices. Place the layer of tops onto the sandwiches.

5. Brush all of the butter mixture evenly over the rolls. At this point you can cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours, or bake immediately.

6. When you’re ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. If your pan isn’t covered with foil, go ahead and cover it now.

7. Bake the covered sliders in the preheated oven for 12 minutes. Remove the foil from the baking pan, return the sliders to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes.

Recipe by: Chef Bennette

Sliders are one of go-to options for easy entertaining as they come in a snap. These ham and cheese sliders are Hawaiian rolls topped with plenty of sliced ham, cheese and an onion poppy seed butter, then baked to gooey perfection. The ultimate party snack for a sunday brunch

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This summery dish walks the line between tangy, juicy tomato salad and hearty pasta salad. It's full of flavour and a quick fix for a lazy Sunday.

Ingredients 500g pasta of SANTA LUCIA , 250g jar sundried tomatoes packed in oil, 300g olives, drained & rinsed, 250g cheese, 500g cherry/grape tomatoes

Instructions 1. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a full, rolling boil. Add the pasta, and stir to ensure it doesn’t stick. Cook according to package directions but test it two minutes before its ready. Once cooked, drain the pasta – but do not rinse! Set aside

2. Make the sundried tomato dressing: Meanwhile, as the pasta boils, add the sundried tomatoes & the oil into the bowl of a food processor or a high-powered blender and pulse the sundried tomatoes for about 30 seconds, or until they are completely broken down into a thick paste. Transfer the paste/dressing to a large bowl (large enough to toss the entire pasta salad!) and set aside.

3. Prep the veggies & cheese: Meanwhile (the pasta will likely still be cooking), prep the veggies and the cheese. Halve the olives. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Cut the cheese into bite-sized cubes. Set aside.

4. Assemble the pasta salad: Add the hot, cooked pasta to the bowl with the sundried tomato dressing. Toss to combine. Once the pasta is evenly coated, add in the olives, cheese, and cherry/ grape tomatoes. Toss once again to combine.

Serve in a large bowl or a serving dish and enjoy!

Recipe by: Chef Bennette

Tomato pasta salad

17. FOOD STYLING

Cheese Fries

Stretchy cheese shots look fantastic. They stand out and capture the greatness of the dish. But it’s quite a challenging shot! Would you like to take mouth-watering photos like this...? Well getting a great Cheese fries with that pull shot is of course the lighting and timing, but along with that goes the presentation of the food by the stylist.

To get such colour the contrast has to come out strongly and using bacon, jalapeños and green onions did just that. The shredded melted cheese has to top the fries evenly to ensure the pull comes out well. The results are stunning. Remember, It’s better where it’s wetter. That’s what cheese said. Let your passion for food shine though with this perfect styling.

Simply Outstanding...

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18. TUDISHY QUICK FIX

WITH PETER KYALO What is there to say, really, but SoDishy!

As much as I wouldn’t want to cave to the trends, avocado toast is just too good and they have never tasted better! This Quick Fix avocado spread has only 3 ingredients and takes as quick as mashing one, to make.

Tasty enough for a dip, spread, snack and easy appetizer! Avocados (the perfect fruit) never tend to be bland due to the many ways to fix it. A squeeze of Lemon juice, coupled with some simple spices just cut it. With chili flakes it is definitely a step above basic. I think that kick is what all our avocado toasts are missing! Total game changer! I can actually eat this stuff by the spoon and on plain toast! I love it so much that I had two for myself. The BEST avocado spread or dip if you wish!

Avocado at Best

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GREAT OUTDOORSGET OUT MORE

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his period has seen us required to stay at home, indoors. Afterall, it is for our own safety. At first, it was all ok but it has become tiring, and we miss outside. We miss the free air, the sun, the grass, the wind and all that we took for granted.

Being a Brunch Issue, it is only right that we have a look at the best places to have the ultimate Brunch outdoor experience now that we can manouver across counties. Brunch spells out friends, family or that someone special. It spells a combination of food and drinks, and most importantly a great time out. The most ideal place for this is outside, on some scenic views and fresh air. Somewhere you can express yourself, laugh, dance, eat, drink and have a general great time.

Well, look no further, as here we have the most ideal places for such an outdoor experience.

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NGONG HILLS

TIGONI

This is arguably the most popular trail among hikers in Nairobi. The hills are located in Ngong, Southwest of Nairobi just a few minutes from the CBD. You can access it using any of the two entrances, one in Ngong and the other at Corner Baridi. The hills are made up of a range of seven hills, with the highest at 2760 meters.

Have you ever stood under a waterfall? Now imagine having that bite with the water ripples tickling your feet. If you haven’t, you are missing out on one of the most exhilarating feeling. Tigoni Waterfalls located deep within Limuru, at an establishment called Waterfall’s Inn, offer a great escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.

You can go to Ngong for a picnic or drive up one of the hills for a picnic and great time up there.

For those hiking, it is advisable to start from the Ngong entry near the Ngong Police Station. You will also need lots of water and layers of clothes.

The Kenya Forest Service also provides armed guides at a fees.

The place is an approximate 45-minute drive from Nairobi and from here you can get a panoramic view of Nairobi. You can also go via public transport with the 114 matatus at Koja stage.

Whether you are hiking or picnicking, the Hills provide a great scene from the top with a backdrop of the huge wind turbines. Entry fees into Ngong Hills Forest costs 200/- per citizen/resident adult and 600/- per non-resident adult.

Tigoni Waterfall is one of the most beautiful falls of Kenya, hiding many surprises. In is a great spot for a chilled-out picnic in a beautiful paradise. You can also hike or take a short stroll through eucalyptus woodlands while enjoying some of the breathtaking views and air that you would definitely find in your daily urban life. The park entry fees is 300/-.

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N A I R O B I N AT I O N A L PA R K

E V E R G R E E N PA R K

Nairobi National Park is the world’s only wildlife capital; the only national park in a capital city. This shows the history and heritage behind this gem of a place. Located along Lang’ata Road, the National Park is just a short drive from the Nairobi Central Business District.

If there is an all-round picnic area, it has to be Evergreen in Kiambu. This getaway picnic site is along Kiambu Road, about six kilometers from the Muthaiga Roundabout. The place is changing the Kenyan culture that has for long patronized nyama choma joints.

The wide-open grass plains and backdrop of the city scrapers, scattered acacia bush play host to a wide array of wildlife including the endangered black rhino, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, buffaloes, vultures and a diverse birdlife with over 400 species. You can enjoy the park picnic sites, three campsites and the walking trails for hikers.

One unique feature at this place you get to, hear this, bring in your food and stove (BYOFS). So, do not be surprised when you see men burning their fingers while roasting nyama choma for theirs, or someone cooking ugali. There is also a dam, which in itself is a site to behold. Sitting next to the water as you enjoy your drink is one feeling you should strive to experience. On the dam are boats, which you can get on for a rare experience. Fishing is also done here, but only for research purposes, as the man-made lake is home to a variety of fish species.

Park entry fees vary with citizens (adult 400/-, child 200/-), residents (adult 400/-, child 200/) and non-residents (adult $ 35, child $20).

The Nairobi Orphanage and Nairobi Safari Walk are also found within the National Park so you are really spoilt for choice. Park charges vary

Children are also bound to have a superb time with a bouncing castle, horse and camel riding available.

Entry fees is 300/- per adult, 200/- per child (3-11 years) and 100/- per activity (bouncing castle, boat, horse & camel riding)

22. PERFECT PAIR

MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN

Spicy and Saucy Peanut sauce! The king of staple foods, it is tasty, versatile and good for you, and the power ingredient in a delicious sauce that brings huge flavour to some typical pantry items. There’s something irresistible about the combination of pasta noodles and peanut butter sauce. These noodles are perfect: thin chicken noodles covered in a thick peanut butter sauce made with UNO PEANUT POWDER. The peanut sauce is addictive and allows you to throw-in the noodles and shredded chicken-together type of affair, and it takes only a quick stirring to combine noodles with the peanut butter sauce into perfect pair blend.

23. WINE AFTER WINE

It's Complicated

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Men are not the same

HDon’t assume your partner knows about everything you expect in a relationship. A relationship should be based on communication, not on assumption. Love without conversation is impossible. In any good relationship, good communication is key. How do you convey a message of truth without hurting the other party’s feelings in the process? narrates. AMANDA LUISE narrates on importance of hearing what isn’t being said.

nlike women, men never speak out their thoughts. They tend to get into their empty box.

It’s always been a wonder how a man can sit on a sofa, the same posture, for a very long time without doing anything constructive and still be at ease. This was now Yang’s new favorite hobby. What had started out as the ‘couple goals’ relationship was now a mere entanglement. He could not believe what had just befallen his ears. None of his previous encounters had ever raised this issue. This was a first for him.

Many thoughts lingered in his mind for a few seconds before he snapped back. “Let’s watch a movie love” he said to Grace as his fingers scrolled through his remote. He put the trending Polish hit 365 DNI , the most watched film of the week in numerous countries since it was released and gaining all sorts of attention for its rather raunchy nature and inviting comparisons with 50 Shades of Grey. Maybe it would enlighten the mood in the room. Yang was not in state to get into details so the movie became the best option in his case.

The movie was not half way through when it went from being theory to being recreated. Yang hoped that this one time he took bae’s breathe away and made up for all the times he didn’t get it right.

“Are you well baby girl?” Yang asked Grace with a smile on his face as he brought her lunch in bed. Grace was happy. Most people normally listen to respond rather than internalizing the message being conveyed. Yang had definitely paid attention to Grace and performed body anatomy as it should be.

He sat there watching her take every bite of the meal he made from practicing Dishy magazine recipes. He hoped that she would love every bite.

Finding someone who partakes in your imperfections would be the hardest thing one would ever have to do. Yang could not picture his life without Grace. They shared too many memories together. His family had already grown fond of her. The number one lady in his life, his mother, had already given him her blessing. How could he throw all this away? He promised to do his homework and make her happier than she had ever been to save his relationship.

The truth is rarely pure and never simple. Grace was happy that instead of confronting the situation, Yang listened and said he would look for the best solution for the situation. He reacted better than she had expected. The first step to solving a character issue is acceptance. Yang was one in a million. He was calm and collected. How many people would be handed the truth on a silver platter and not justify it?

Grace felt much better for she got her troubles off her chest and was now looking forward to see the compass direction their relationship would take.

24. MAMA NITILIE

ROSTI YA MAINI YA NGO´MBE KWA WALI

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aribuni 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. Si mapochopocho, si mlo mku... usibanduke katu, rai kaa kitako tutie ndani pamoja. Usiogope kusisitiza mama nitilie, ndio jukumu langu kukulisha wewe.

Leo tunapotandaza mkeka kwenye veranda tumo tayari kuandaa, mlo wa kusisimua. Huku pwani kwetu, ni chakula cha jio ama cha mchana. Pepeta jiko tayari kutayarisha Rosti ya maini ya ngo´mbe kwa wali au ukipenda Fried Liver with Rice.

JAMII PISHORI RICE imewezesha mapishi haya.

MAHITAJI

500g/ nusu kilo ya maini, Vijiko 4 vya chakula mafuta ya kupikia, Kijiko 1 cha chai tangawizi, Kijiko 1 cha chai kitunguu saumu, Hoho mchanganyiko nusu vijiko 3 , Karoti 1 kubwa, Nyanya 2 za wastani, Kitunguu maji 1 cha wastani, Pilipili kichaa 1, Chumvi kwa kuonja, Majani ya giligilani (Cardamon Dhania ukipenda)

25. MAMA NITILIE

JINSI YA KUTAYARISHA 1. Weka nyanya na pilipili kwenye mashine ya chakula utengeneze rojo 2. Menya, osha na katakata maini; katakata kitunguu maji, pilipili hoho na karoti vipande vidogovidogo vya mraba; twanga kitunguu saumu na tangawizi; katakata majani ya giligilani 3. Kwenye sufuria au kikaango kikubwa katika moto wa wastani, weka mafuta. Ongeza kitunguu maji, kitunguu saumu na tangawizi. Kaanga kwa dakika kama 2, au mpaka viive vizuri ila visikauke 4. Ongeza maini. Weka na chumvi kwa kukadiria. Endelea kukaanga huku ukigeuza geuza hadi maini yapate rangi ya kahawia kiasi, ila yasiive kabisa 5. Ongeza rojo ya nyanya na pilipili. Funika acha iive kwa moto wa wastani mpaka nyanya ziive vizuri 6. Ongeza karoti kwa dakika kama moja kisha weka pilipili hoho kwa dakika nyingine moja; au mpaka viive kama utakavyopenda. Unaweza pia kuongeza maji kidogo ukipenda mchuzi 7. Pakua kama utakavyopenda tayari kudishy mtuzi ule kwa wali na sharubati - tosha jienjoi.

26. DISHY DELIGHT I

Backyard Revamp

Back gardens, no matter what their size, are often seen as social spaces. Social space at home is where you relax, entertain friends, or hang out with the family. Even small patios are used to entertain guests and can be revamped to hot beds for brunch or to relax with our families. To help encourage this, it could be worth making a few changes to your garden space. Here are a few ways that you can make your garden a more social space.

Open-Air Porch / Decking

Add More Walkways

Take advantage of your porch. Porches say "welcome" in a way that few other structures can.

They used to be the way people socialized regularly with their neighbours — just pour a cold drink and sit on the porch, waving at people walking by or inviting friends up for a chat. Add homey accessories to make it feel like an outdoor room.

If space is an issue, opt for a charming bistro table with two chairs.

Adding paving stone pathways leading to the various areas of your yard is a great way to enhance visual appeal and invite your guests to explore your outdoor spaces and gardens. Each landscaping feature and amenity should have its own walkway leading to it. This will make your yard look more organized, will guide your guests where you want them to go and keep people from walking on your grass.

Consider a patio or decking area

Install solar lighting

A patio or a decking area is a great way of designating a section of your garden as a social space.

It provides a flat surface on which you can put lounge chairs and a dining table. While there are companies which can build a patio area for you if, you may want to take it on as a personal project.

Similarly, it’s possible to build your own decking, although many may find it much more convenient to hire professionals to do it.

In the evening, people may not want to stay out in the garden if it’s pitch black. Plug-in mains lighting isn’t worth buying into – instead opt for solar lighting that will prevent trailing cables in the garden and be cheaper to run to help illuminate the space. You can even buy changing colour solar lights for something more fun.

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Provide some heat

Encourage sports and games

Evenings in the garden can get pretty chilly. It can be worth investing in some form of heating that will keep people warm and eager to stay outdoors. You can buy electric patio heaters that also provide light, but these will use up energy or you could buy a chiminea. This works by adding logs or coal for fuel or for an even more dramatic garden feature, you could even build a fire pit.

Outdoor sports and games can help encourage people to have fun in the garden. Garden apparatus such as trampolines paddling pools , ping pong tables or table football can be especially beneficial for getting kids away from the TV screen.

Build a Pergola Pergolas provide an attractive option for adding a shade structure to your yard, particularly if your patio is currently uncovered. Small, pre-constructed pergolas are readily available and to add additional sun protection or privacy, consider adding patio curtains to create a more intimate outdoor entertaining space.

Tidy it up If your garden is an unkempt jungle, people won’t want to congregate out there. You don’t have to get involved in heavy gardening – simply keeping your garden trimmed back, Lawn mowed, paths swept- this could be enough to entice people out there.

Stone Fountain Conversation Starter You can customize any design of choice to suit your yard without changing the basic construction. A fountain of about 4 ft. in diameter would work.

Convenient Outdoor Kitchen Bring the kitchen outdoors, so you can prep meals and entertain friends and family at the same time.

This outdoor kitchen could feature a built-in sink and grill. A grillzebo is a perfect place to cook the perfect steak, rain or shine, and it makes a great outdoor bar, too.

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The new GC-X22FTQKL, Gross 570(L) Net 426(L) wows it’s way to the top. With around Ksh 375,995 you get a topof-the-line fridge with the modern Slim French Door with InstaView Door-In-Door™. With it's Cold Saver Panel, it significantly reduces cold air loss by keeping it where it matters most – on the inside. The LG Linear Cooling helps maintain the appearance and taste of fresh products for longer by reducing temperature fluctuations. It’s Inverter Linear Compressor has less noise than conventional compressors thus saving more energy and provide higher reliability and greater durability with 10 year parts warranty on the compressor. This modern French door fridge has a Smart Storage System such as a folding Shelf that can be self-folded for storing taller items which makes it the uultimate convenience to your Kitchen. Just like modern gadgets, It's Wi-Fi enabled, one can remotely adjust the fridge settings, preheat water for coffee, and get alerts if the door is open using a compatible smartphone and LG SmartThinQ™ app. Now go get yourself one, satisfaction guaranteed.

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Omena fry

AT ASK SHOWGROUND Whenever you hear the word kibanda 99% of the time you imagine a makeshift open-air hotel where the food is cheap to affordable, the special is chapo-dondo and Chapo-ndengu. Join WASPS as he shifts gear to ASK Show ground for some iconic Kibandaski

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ast time at Eating point, mathee treated us to some sumptuous Ugali and mboga kienyeji that most of the readers who made the personal visit came back showering praises and thankful messages for the being introduced to such a gem. Well, as always, our team has been sampling around and we have another food palace for you.

Kibera- Woodley people refer this as Mama yao place.

These mabati kibanda has a striking green colour, you would easily identify as you step into the aroma filled vicinity. We are speaking about the reknown ASK Nairobi Showgrounds. While most of you probably know the location for hosting the annual Nairobi show, it also comes with a host of dinning joints where you can enjoy a wide array of tasty foods.

After endless sampling, we settled for Mama yao’s joint. We had been directed there as one of those joints to enjoy Omena. Word on the street has it, that her secret ingredients is much more than just socking the omena in warm water with lemon or using vinegar to soften the smell.

The place was full with busy waiters moving across the kibanda picking and serving orders. ‘Nipatie Omena-Ugali na Spinach,” I ordered reaching out for some pilipili teargas. Omena- (Omena as commonly known is actually, Luo wording, (thus dagaa in Swahili, mukene in Luganda) is a small silvery sardine-like fish famously from East African fresh waters particularly Lake Victoria.

As always, our food plugs never go wrong. The food came on time, barely 2 minutes after the order. The Ugali, just how we like it, steamy hot and the spinach well-seasoned. The Omena portion was very generous and tasted even better. If you are an omena fan then you know it is one of those ‘depends on the cook’ liners type of food. Mama yao here did this that justice.

The dish was clean and every flavour could be felt upon every bite. Delicious and heavenly, would suit just well especially considering it only cost 100/ ksh.

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Peppertree

THE G R E E N OA S I S Peppertree is restaurant that defines itself as Global Grill and a place where they make Craft Cocktails. Being a global grill, and borrowing culinary traditions from restaurants across the world, they have some of the best meat, and food you can have in the city. The restaurant is open daily from 11am to 6pm but you can also order online.

Location and Access

Peppertree is located at Delta Towers in Westlands, just a couple of minutes from the CBD.

looking stuffed, but rather makes the place quite spacious.

Interior; Sights and Feels

The lighting hits you first as you enter the place; with the restaurant looking completely different in the morning and at night. The Airy and well lit space comes in handy to make the dinners comfortable and takes the dining experience a notch higher.

beautiful eating space. The interior design is mind-blowing and very beautiful. The huge ware house like space prevents the place from

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In the daytime, the huge windows that are on all sides welcomes the natural sunlight to hit every corner. At night, the pretty hanging bulbs light up the place with a soft yellow color, giving it some warmth. The green climber plants blend so well with the lights, and are a sight to behold. The plants plus huge widows may make you feel as if you are indoors yet still outdoors.

THE MENU; Food & Drinks

Well, where to start? Service excellent, food exceptional and well cooked and presented, last but not the least is the cocktails. Peppertree offers a wide array to select from from its menu which covers for the variety of the whole day’s meals and these are just but a taste of what is on offer.

and fudge brownies. A platter for 2 will put you back 3,500/- with one for 4 costing 5,500/-. The weekly menu also comes with a selection of drinks; Tamarind Whiskey sour is 500/-, the Peppertree Bloody Mary 500/- and fresh squeezed orange juice 400/-.

Peppertree also has a weekly Sunday Brunch, which has different weekly menus too. You can pre-order this too, but will have to call in early.

Drinks Menu

Being cocktail specialists too, Peppertree offers some top tier custom cocktails. Their cocktails include; Tamarind Whisky sour (Bourbon, lemon and Tamarind shrub); Heatwave (Rum, Pineapple, Cinnamon and lime); and 11th Hour (Bourbon, Cognac, Africa Carpano and Benedictine). A single portion American BBQ Menu of cocktail is 600/- with five portions discounted at This is the main dish at Peppertree; and it comes in either a platter for 2 or 4 people. The American BBQ 2,500/-. menu however changes weekly with what is entailed The drinks menu also has mocktails at 400/-, a vain the platter. An example of a platter has; smoked riety of coffee and tea which range from 350/- to pork belly, beef barbacoa sliders, BBQ chicken wings, 400/- and some ‘Immunity Boosters’ at 400/-. wedge salad, red cabbage coleslaw, mac and cheese

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Thumbs Up 1. It has been mentioned a thousand times, but Peppertree Kenya is simply beautiful.

2. Excellent service from jovial team 3. Their cocktails are world class

Thumbs Down 1. Some foods may be quite pricy.

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Things were hitting rock bottom. Grace to grass. Shuttered life and hitting the restart button was clearer than the blue skies. The uptown suburb slay queen could not picture herself going back to the gutter with her legion IG followers constantly asking “Kwani alienda? ” Vera was slowly losing it, she had to do something. AMALIA LUIS narrates.

ube movers comes in handy when one wants to relocate. They understand the personal experience that requires meticulous understanding of your needs and assure the delight experience of enjoying breakfast at your old residence and dinner at your new crib without breaking a sweat. Well, this was not the case for Vera.

Frank stuck to his word and sent cube movers to Vera’s apartment to collect everything he had purchased. To avoid being very ruthless, he advised them to only spare her clothes and shoes.

‘A knock on my door this early’ thought Vera as she dashed out of her therapeutic queen size bed. She anticipated a sweet surprise following a Cinderella dream she had had with the frog (Frank) kissing the queen and living happily ever after. Was her late night fantasy coming true in real life? Vera opened the door and her jaw dropped. A well-built man was standing there in a blue fitting tee. “Good morning madam.

We have been sent by Frank to collect a few things from this premises. In case of any queries, feel free to ring Frank,” said the man as he gave his team the go ahead to start packing things and loading them into the truck.

Forgiveness says you are given another chance to make a new beginning. Frank did not even grant Vera an opportunity to explain herself and come clean. She tried to call him but he had blocked her number. All her calls were going to voicemail.

Vera had never imagined that at one point her life would change back at the snap of a finger.

A friend in need in a friend in deed. She wondered how she would survive whereas she had not saved any penny.

Reality kicks can be heart reckoning. The cube movers left as soon as they were done. Chris was also not responding to her calls. The uptown suburb slay queen could not picture herself going back to the gutter. This was drowning fast. Rock bottom with no plan B. No matter what you do, so long as one’s trust is broken, restoration becomes a challenge. Heading to Frank’s home was not an option on the table. Vera had to come up with a plan to win the battle for she had lost the war.

Frank had specific chill spots go unwind have few biasharas on particular days. The best idea in her situation was to hijack him in one of these places.

Her IG and Tiktok were growing malnourished.

The thought of her hungry Instagram followers was killing her slowly. ‘Nitaambia watu nini’ was the slogan in her scenario. Vera got dolled up and left to go seek comfort in one of her girlfriend’s Vera had now been rendered speech- apartments. less. How could bae cut her off like that?

Frank could not cut her some slack?

38. THE WARM UP

The Warm Up with Sheila Rabala, Charming big brands delight

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he Instagram feed of this food influencer will give you major cooking goals. Passionate about cooking? Have a thing to try something new in Kitchen every day? Then you need to head to her profile and level up your cooking game. Sheila is one of the people to look forward to when the love of food takes over.

She cooks homemade meals like it is magic. With her food passion and vast experience in working with big brands, she is second to none. On her feed, you will get everything from wholesome breakfast inspiration to delectable desserts. Dishy dissects the celebrated foodies’ career and all you need to know 1. How did your food career get started? Where did you learn it all?

My food career started in the comfort of home. My stepdad was a pastry chef while serving in the Welsh Guards, so when he moved to Nairobi and met my mum, as I grew older he shared his passion with me. I started blogging to share what I was learning from him.

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2. Break down, ‘Rabal delight’ for us and what it does?

Rabala’s Delights in summary is basically anything that I come across or create that brings me joy and that I would love to share with others. 99.9% is food related.

3. How do you get people enthusiastic enough about your brand?

I find that to get people excited about your brand is to stay true to the principles of your brand. Don’t just jump on trends and change who you are to please a fad 4. Tell us about working with big brands like Guinness and now 254 Brewing Co. Working with big brands is an eye opener and a huge learning experience in terms of matters relating to law, taxations and just corporate negotiations. Working at 254 Brewing Co. currently as their Community Manager is super exciting! A young company that is ready to push boundaries.

5. What the most interesting part of your job?

Creating excitement about and around a brand that is entering a super competitive field. Craft beer is still a relatively new concept for -

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the majority of Kenyans.

6. Do you consider yourself a makeshift in the food industry?

I consider that I am playing my part in making people excited about home cooking. And when they do want to order some take out then -I would like to make it as pocket friendly as possible but still maintain mind blowing flavours and quality. I try and avoid the spotlight as much as I can.

7. As a brand name, how was it working with Celebrated football icon Thiery Henry?

HENRY was Amazing to say the least! He is super down to earth, truly has a passion for cooking and also, he looked pretty delicious lol! It was an honor to be able to share some great insights about food with him and he is quite knowledgeable about African foods which I truly appreciated.

8. What are some of the other brands you have worked with?

I have worked with multiple brands, including Sirimon cheese, Soko flour, Bidco Company, Hendricks Gin , Martell, various

restaurants and hotels etc.

9. What is that one meal you prepare best?

The one meal I can make in my sleep is a beef stroganoff, my late dad’s favourite meal. I totally love it! I am also a mushroom addict.

10. When it comes to cooking, which field do you venture most and why?

I find myself happily gravitating towards the grill! The art of cooking with fire and smoke is something I love to study and practice. Choma Queen here, an adept for the grill.

11. What’s in store for you? Upcoming projects?

I have been doing home deliveries, which is something I have always wanted to do. I am working towards opening a small eatery where I can share my flavours and good vibes! I am also excited for the future of 254 Brewing Co. and I hope to continue being a part of their journey.

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BEST OF THE RESTTHE BRUNCH EXPERIENCE

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he demand from Nairobians has pushed clubs and restaurants into a competition of being considered the best, with every joint doing their best to have the upper cutting edge. This competition therefore has you spoilt for choice in the big city, with there being so many places to go out.

Since this is a Brunch issue, we have the top restaurants where you can Brunch to Drunch, indoors and still feel like you are outdoors. Yes, it is possible at these places

You had me at Brunch

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C A P TA I N ’ S T E R R A C E R E S TA U RANT At the third floor of Kellico Complex along Mombasa Road, lies Captain’s. This unique restaurant has offers great food, drinks and an out of this world view of the Nairobi National Park. What a better place to eat and drink than one with a some of sightings of zebras and giraffes.

CJ'S CJ’s has over the years grown to become one of the top restaurants in the country. Both their two outlets in Kenya, in the CBD and at the Karen Waterfront, are absolutely splendid. In town, you get to eat and drink with some great views of the city and at the Waterfront, you get to have a great time at their outdoor section.

P E P P E R T R E E K E N YA Located in Delta Towers, Westlands, this global grill is as beautiful a restaurant as you can get.

With some breathtaking interior design, great food and service, it is the absolute place you would want to brunch and drunch. Get to know more on Peppertree in this issue’s Unsullied sections

PA L L E T C A F É These garden cafés in Lavington and at the New Muthaiga Mall are a great place to enjoy your food and drink in a plush green scenery. Pallet Café also stands out as they are dedicated to promoting the training and employment of disabled persons in the food service community. Go there and get to brunch in style

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RIVER CAFÉ NAIROBI This is Karura Forest’s only restaurant. And if you know Karura, then you know that this restaurant is a gem. You get to enjoy the absolute peace and tranquility from the forest coupled with great food from some of the country’s top chefs..

GREEN SPOT GARDENS Located at the Eastern Bypass in Ruiru, Green Spot is here for you. Here for you in that you can go there for a whole family day out with the kids or you can also get there for a big boys and girls’ day out. They have ample parking, tight security, cool music, yummy meals, a great garden; everything for you to have a great day out

1824 If you have been to 1824, then you know what the place is all about. If you haven’t been, are you really a Nairobian? Although they are currently closed for renovations, it is still an ultimate location for you and your squad. You get to eat, drink and still feel like you are outdoors with the view of Lang’ata Road.

WINNING POINT This is bar and restaurant is found inside the Ngong’ Racecourse. It is just the perfect place to have your day out, providing a great interior design and also a quite serene back outdoor space.

Enjoy their delicious meals in style

MILAN Good music, good vibes and good food are all on offer at The Mirage in Westlands where Milan Kenya found. They even have a weekly Sunday Brunch with some wicked cocktails.

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44. DOPE CONVERSATION

Love it or hate it, when it comes to instant noodles, there’s nothing as highly rated and ubiquitous as Supa Mojo Indomie. Whether you’re looking to change up your breakfast, make a quick and easy lunch, or have Break Fast Dinner( BFD), Indomie is the way to go cranking up the spices and injecting more savoury ingredients makes the meal whole load of exciting. Good thing is, it’s really simple real food ingredients and lots of yummy flavours going on. How to cook the best noodles has over time been a controversial issue and this topic has erupted a lot of emotions and ideologies amongst foodies and food lovers. In our DOPE CONVERSATION we talk to Kenya’s top model VICTORIA MACHARIA, as we discuss noodles food wars and the wide spectrum of Indomie noodle recipes.

BEEF INDOMIE Level up your Indomie game and go gourmet with this beef fried supa mojo noodles. Kick off your Sunday brunch with this twist in noodles by making this flavour packed beef noodle made from beef plus a concentrated beef sauce. Top with green onions, noodles & broccoli.

Simply, stir fry the garlic till golden brown, add the beef strips and fry till brown and dry. Heap the noodles in and mix together for the flavours to integrate. Ready to dishy. Easy quick fix and a filler.

VS PAN-FRIED INDOMIE WITH SUNNY SIDE UP EGG Although indomie recipes are all easy to make and show the versatility of noodles, these classic sunny side up egg nested in chicken flavoured noodles is always a win. The burst of flavours adds Something a little different to get you out of that breakfast rut. The egg adds a dash of proteins to the meal making it ultimate brunch plan or even BFD. Sneaking in a few more vegetables, or avocado makes it the perfect thing. Simply sauté your noodles, form into nests, add eggs, and cook until its done- wonderfully crispy on the outside. So freaking easy

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Master Hunter 12 dashes of Angostura bitters 1 apple, thinly sliced thyme sprigs

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Stir apple cider, William Lawson, club soda, thyme simple syrup, and bitters in a pitcher. Serve it over ice. Garnish with apple slices and thyme sprigs.

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Freeze it, pour it, shake it, stir it - from bringing the heat to kicking it cool, possibilities with Jägermeister are limitless. Who could have guessed that what began as a celebratory drink among hunters would give rise to a story as bold, rich and varied as our iconic herbal liqueur itself? While most of us associate Jägermeister with frat parties and annoying drunk people the drink itself — a generally misunderstood, hazardously abused liqueur — has an interesting history, nuanced flavours, and digestive kindness. From a hard-to-break bottle, to an 80 years old impossible-to-crack secret recipe, and you have a drink that deserves closer inspection.

Pronounced ‘Yey-Ger-My-Stir’, Jägermeister is a German name for the master of the hunt. The label is part of an old tale of Hubertas, who created the drink. After his wife died he walked to the woods to go hunting and saw a stag (giant manly dear) with a cross between its antlers, recalling a vision in the life of St Hubert, the patron saint of hunters. For many years, Jägermeister was believed to contain stag’s blood – a myth that was especially popular in the US. To this day, Jägermeister is made according to the original secret recipe from 1934. Regarding the stag’s blood rumour, we can clear up the mystery: rather than stag’s blood, the German bitter sweet liqueur is made from 56 varieties of herbs, fruits and spices, macerated in spirits for up to 6 weeks and then matured in oak before blending. It was Wilhelm Mast’s son, Curt, who took the family vinegar business in Wolfenbüttel, Germany in a very different direction before he perfected Jägermeister’s recipe. To this day, the eyes of our founder still watch over his creation; immortalized in stone. You know how we all like our liquor: with poetry. Jägermeister’s label has a very eloquent poem describing the connection to the hunt, with lyrics as lovely as, “This is the hunter’s blade of glory.” Although established in 1878, it was first produced in 1935. Jägermeister took off in the USA with the launch of branded ‘Tap machines’ in 1993 offering the ‘Ice cold shot’ experience. The case of Jägermeister bears this out – drinking it at room temperature is not pleasant.

Jägermeister Bottling Note Although consumed as a frozen shot, Jägermeister has complexity and depth of flavour which shines when sipped as a digestive or as a top dressing in a cocktail Nose: Pungent and herbal with cherry, stewed fruit, chocolate. Cola cube sweets, liquorice and floral blossom

Palate: Full flavoured and wonderfully complex with Menthol, cinnamon, cloves, lemon zest, cardamom, gentian and dried mint leaves. A long mentholated aftertaste with mild alcohol presence Finish: Liquorice, cola, chocolate and cracked black pepper spice with a cool punch.

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J채germeister old fashioned Put a twist on tradition. Add a German touch to discover12 a dashes of Angostura bitters well-kept secret side to this timeless classic. J채germeister acts 1 apple, thinly sliced as the base of a bone-warming drink that combines the herbthyme sprigs al notes of the liqueur with whiskey for a decidedly adult way Instructions to fortify oneself after a day out in the cold.

Stir apple cider, William Lawson, club soda, thyme simple syrup, and bitters in a pitcher. Serve it over ice. Garnish with apple slices and thyme sprigs.

Ingredients 20ml J채germeister, 45ml of whiskey, 1 dash (2.5 ml) of Cocktail bitters, Ice cubes, Orange zest, for garnish Methodology 1. Splash J채germeister and whiskey over ice cubes in a glass.

2. Add maple syrup and a dash of cocktail bitters.

3. Make it twirl on ice like a Russian figure skater.

4. Garnish with an orange twist before serving it gracefully.

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Jägermeister Spritz Make your summer cocktail with Jägermeister this time! Grapefruit goes so well with the woodsy notes of Jägermeister, so try it for a change!

Ingredients 35 ml Jägermeister, 25ml Fresh Lemon Juice, 12.5ml Vanilla Sugar Syrup, Top with Grapefruit Tonic, Grapefruit zest, for garnish Methodology 1. Add Jägermeister, Lemon Juice, and Vanilla Sugar Syrup to a highball glass filled with ice 2. Top with Grapefruit Tonic 3. Stir 4. Garnish with the Grapefruit zest

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Jägermeister Mule Jägermeister welcomed in the Jägermeister Mule, as a new take on the ubiquitous Jager bomb. It takes on the feel of the Moscow Mule by replacing rum with Jägermeister to bringing out the hidden flavour.

Ingredients 35ml Jägermeister, Ginger Beer, Slice of cucumber, Lime wedge

Methodology 1. Add Jägermeister to a glass with plenty of ice 2. Top up with Ginger Beer and stir gently 3. Garnish with a slice of cucumber and lime wedge

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Jägermeister Sour

One of the oldest cocktail recipes is the sour – a mixture of spirit, sugar and citrus. Now instead of rum or whiskey, try Jägermeister and see how that shakes it up! This full-bodied taste explosion is the cheeky upstart leaving whiskey in the dust.

Ingredients

Methodology

35 ml Jägermeister, 25ml Fresh Lemon Juice, 25ml

1. Add all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice 2. Shake 3. Strain into rocks glass 4. Garnish with the orange zest

Egg White, 15ml Sugar Syrup, Orange zest, for garnish

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COCKTAIL JUST BOOZE HOUR V

Insomniac Night Trail Having the lights on at night feels weird. It feels as if the darkness is complaining. Complaining of rights being violated, like personal space being invaded. Insomnia can make you overthink; TED narrates his insomniac chronicles that google couldn’t help. Only Jameson did.

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could not sleep. And although there might be some irritating stuff, not being able to sleep is surely on top of that list. I kept tossing and turning about in bed; firstly, for one day, then two and now it had been almost a week. I am a sleeper; A heavy sleeper, or used to. Normally, I am in bed at around 9pm, and by 10pm I am as dead as a log. I then awake by 7am – 9 hours tops; as I said, I am a sleeper. But ever since this virus issue came about, everything has changed. Nowadays, I go to bed at inconsistent times. Sometimes, dead asleep at 7pm, other times I stay up until 2am. It is always Netflix or a late shower, or just chilling with a bottle of Jameson.

So, on that week that I was suffering from insomnia, worried would really be an understatement. My cat always sleeps next to me, and I was becoming envious seeing it deeply dead asleep while I was here struggling. Yes, I have a cat nowadays. Some neighbors cat gave birth to ‘a lot of kittens’ and she thought it prudent to bring one my way. I wanted to tell her that in the house that I was raised in, people were afraid of cats; they believed cats possessed some ‘superstitious powers.’

I really do not What makes a classic a classic?

Being timeless. know why but this kitten had a hold on me; those suEnjoy Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 served over ice. It’s perstitious powers might actually be a thing. I wanted to smooth with a name great like aroma.

It's simple give very my cat some poetic catastrophe butand then best enjoyed a friend.

I thought better. I with settled for Puss, like Puss in Boots.

Day 5 of my insomniac nights was here and I had had enough. I had tossed around for almost four hours, caught in that terrible state of being asleep and awake.

I checked my phone; 4am. I had Googled everything ‘How to fall asleep’, “How to sleep deeply” and no results were of any good. I got out of bed, switched the lights on. Having the lights on at night feels weird. It feels as if the darkness is complaining. Complaining that I am being rude by invading its space; space it only had for a limited amount of the day. So, I switched them back off.

Just then I got an idea, one that I grinned on. I staggered to the kitchen, opened the fridge grabbed the half full bottle of Jameson.

Outside, Kachero, the watchman was almost snoring his nose off. He was mad when I woke him up; who was this who had no manners to wake someone up at this time. But that anger quickly faded away into pure surprise and confusion when he realized it was me. Mkubwa kwani kuna shida? I got inside his gate house and grabbed a seat. ‘Hakuna shida Kachero, I have just come to see if you want Kakinywaji. Further confusion. ‘This time mkubwa?’ He inquired, sounding even more confused, and I was almost sorry for disturbing him. Just as I wanted to get up and leave, he told me to stay calm.

After emptying his glass, he wanted to know what this drink was to which I told him ‘Ni Jameson Whisky.’ He said he had never had a better drink than this,claiming it's a drink for waheshimiwa.I promised to drop him a bottle some time that week.

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A book lovers paradise

e love food. We love books about food and also love food while reading books. It’s the ultimate experience sipping your coffee or having your late lunch while reading your favourite chapter. Foodies and books, is similar to a pastry chef and whipping cream, they go hand in hand and this has enabled restaurants across the globe to adapt to the new culture of stocking books. This may range from world tour documentaries to fiction novels to romantic novels.

What’s more would you ask for to feel value for money? Restaurants are now adopting this trendy

culture that has made some of these joints a food paradise for book lovers. You know what they say, a room without books Is Just very sad. These restaurants now lovingly catalogue books and make them available for you to borrow. This is really the money shot for hotel,” said Maggie Mucheru, Chairlady for Food tour Africa. Food, and books, books, books.

There are not so many places that you can actually enjoy a meal or drinks while still following up on your reading. Restaurants are naturally noisy, and provide absolutely no chance of you concentrating on reading. But then again, nobody wants to go to a restau-

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rant that is too silent, because a silent restaurant is nothing but weird. The key is finding the perfect balance; some good food, some soothing backgroundmusic, some comfort, and some peace too. It is a delicate balance, one that only the best can pull off. And for this issue, we have two of the best. These places actually have a reading culture, and are a paradise if you love books.

The Lava Latte located along State House Road is one of the two places. The ambience is nothing but serene with tables both inside and outside. The brilliant coffee, superb interior design and tranquility

provides just the best atmosphere for you and your book. If you do not have a book, they have plenty of them just for you. Many reading events are also held here, so be sure to catch one.

Geco CafĂŠ in Lavington is the other gem. It is a music cafĂŠ, coffee bistro, gastrobar, bookshop; and an overall cool place. With the many books provided, the place also has some mean BBQ, out of this world coffee and is the ideal place to read and chill, while still interacting with other people.Mawimbi is more than a restaurant, it is a lifestyle. So, you best get yourself there.

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Bad Timing for loanees

Rule 101 that money lenders should grasp is ‘If you lend your money either lose the money or gain an enemy’ and this is now a case amongst the Boyz. How dare Jamo asks for his cash from the boyz in this covid era. ‘ Nikubaya nani’ TED OTIENO explains

hampions League football is finally back; and this years’ promises to be the most exciting thing to happen in 2020. The one game knockout is a brilliant idea, and although some people feel it’s unfair, they should put on their big boy pants. The odds are the same for everyone. Zidane also won the league, but I am still not convinced that he can win a 38-game streak league. If you look at it, the post lockdown league was a continuous10 game streak, which is more or less a Champions League in itself, and the guy is a UCL assassin. Back here at home word has it that the Kenyan Premier League has been slapped with a 1.2-billion-shilling sponsorship. Let’s wait to see how that goes.

Away from football, Sly was finally back. Back for good this time. The whole incident had remained unspoken of for close to a month, and that must mean I have really been a ‘good boy’. I have been behaving, following the staying at home directive almost to a fault. This past month I have been going literally nowhere; just been watching loads of movies, not being on the phone, helping with the cooking and cleaning and downing bottle after bottle of Jameson; all with Sl. It is what is needed after you guys are back together after a mini break up like ours, and trust me it works.

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July had been a quiet month, and everything was even more silent in ‘The Boyz’ WhatsApp group, #Kikao. At the beginning of the curfew, the group was hyperactive, with everyone chipping in. There was; the whole meme competition, where Jamo, Allano and I competed on who sent the funniest meme; those two with the annoying ‘We are Champions’ videos and pics after Liverpool won the league; Allano with more funny videos; Jamo with the motivational quotes and a whole load more. But now all that had to be said, or rather sent, had been said and the group was dormant now. I almost forgot it existed, not that I had been on the phone, and I bet the boys had too. Everyone was just doing their thing.

Then one Monday Jamo called. “Niaje buda,” then some casual small talk and then he asked if I could come along with him on a drive on Sato. I asked if I was to come alone - because with The Boyz you just never know, or bring Sly along.

It was a boys’ day out, meaning Allano was also coming. He picked me up first and then Allan. We were going to Ruai, to see his ka shamba, a 50 by 100 plot. There was so much traffic on Kang’undo road that day, and Jamo said it was because many people go to see theirs or buy some land on Saturday. Saturdays are apparently busy days for realtors.

The last time we were at Jamo’s there were not so many neighbors, but now it was different. The whole place looked different, with houses standing where there used to be a maize farm before, and also new houses being worked on.

The guy who Jamo pays to water his trees showed up out of nowhere; and he definitely had had a drink or two. “Macharia naona unafanya kazi nzuri,” Jamo proudly told him. The trees were coming up really nice. I took the Jameson bottle from the car and pointed to Macha, “Uwekewe kakitu mkubwa?” and he grinned to the moon; so, I got him a tumbler and poured him some. Then Jamo and Macha began talking about construction plans and all that. Macha knew it all so well so he was Jamo’s center point in this ka project.

“Ala, inafaa hivyo chief.” And we emptied what remained of the Jameson in celebration. Our guy was making a really huge step here, and we were elated to hear it. Macha stayed for a half an hour or so, and then left. Then Jamo went quiet for a minute, the kind of quiet where you sense the heaviness of it.

“Lakini there is something we have to talk about,” he began, and I could tell Allano was anticipating whatever Jamo had to say as much as I was. “Those tu loans you guy owe me manze, I will need it soon.”

I had expected something much worse, something bad, like he needed a liver or something. However, this was just as bad.

Yes, I owed him money, but there couldn’t be as bad a timing as this one.

“Aii buda, the timing nayo manze,” Allano felt the same too. “Yes manze, lakini we ni my boy, you know the timing is bad.

Not just for me, but Ted pia.” I acknowledged by nodding. Jamo knew it was bad timing; he knew because we talk about our finances, and this was a bad time, for all of us. I was disappointed that he had asked.

Then Jamo said, “It is bad timing, but I need it.” And I needed some more whisky.

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“Buda, ukona building plans nini?” Allano asked.

“Manze bana, huoni vile majirani wamekuwa wengi,” Jamo was now pointing around, “It is time manze.”

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ASK THE EXPERT NICK OLENYO PERSONAL TRAINER

Carving a great physique doesn't take a bench, it doesn't take a dumbbell, and certainly, it doesn't even take a gym; all it takes is you. Our Fitness yoda NICK OLENYO advices on great bodyweight workout routine you can do anywhere

ody weight training is exactly what it sounds like: exercise using your body weight. It doesn't take a dumbbell, and, it doesn't even take a gym; all it takes is you, because bodyweight exercises are all you need to build a lean and mean machine. Although body weight training is enjoying a surge in popularity these days, it’s the oldest form of exercise. Most people have been fully equipped to do body weight training since the dawn of mankind, but kettlebells and rowing machines didn’t come along until much later.

• When you strength train, you burn calories which on the other hand allows your body rebuild muscles. This is commonly known as “afterburn” effect.

• Bodyweight Exercises are accessible and can be modified for whatever fitness level you are.

• since you are not slinging around a bunch of weights, it’ s much more safe- thus assuring less chances of injury

• While weightlifting can have many positive effects on your body, it can also limit your mobility unlike Bodyweight exercises which will increase your MoThe most familiar body weight training exercise — and bility and Stability by challenging body ‘stabilizes’ by arguably one of the most effective —is the push-up. using complete movements.

Sure, you can add fancy hand positions or put a medicine ball under one hand to make it more challeng- Routine ing. Whether you’re a novice or a pro, the same rule This full-body circuit has been formulated to build applies: working against resistance builds muscle, and strength, while the short rest times mean you're also the mechanics of resistance is the same whether you’re burning extra calories. Do all the moves in order, three lifting a barbell or your own weight. times a week, with a day off between each go. You'll be a leaner, stronger and richer man for it.

Benefits

• Every bodyweight exercise involved utilizes multiple •20 Bodyweight squats, 10 Push-ups, 10 Walking muscle groups, gets your heart rate pumping, and burns lunges (each leg), 10 Dumbbell rows (use a milk jug or tons of calories. other weight), 15 Second Plank and 30 Jumping jacks.

• circuit bodyweight training, burns more calories than interval training, and that in turn burns way more calories than steady cardio.

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58. WELLNESS

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Let's Meditate

Meditation is an approach to training the mind, similar to the way that fitness is an approach to training the body. It’s extremely difficult for a beginner to sit for hours and think of nothing or have an “empty mind” explains our Wellness expert EVE NJAMBI as she shares simple tips and guided practices to quiet your mind and make meditation part of your modern daily life

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editation and mindfulness are buzzwords these days for good reason. Yogis have been practicing meditation for millennia for its benefits – to start with even meditating for 20 minutes per day for a few weeks reflects a positive impact. So let’s kick it off from the basics.

What Is Meditation?

An exquisite methodology exists within the yoga tradition that is designed to reveal the interconnectedness of every living thing. This fundamental unity is referred to as advaita. Meditation is the actual experience of this union. This happens when the mind becomes quiet. This mental stillness is created by bringing the body, mind, and senses into balance which, in turn, relaxes the nervous system.

When we discover that our never-ending quest to possess things and our continual craving for pleasure and security can never be satisfied, our external quest turns inward, and just then we shift into the realm of meditation.

There are many ways, various processes and levels to achieve these. The end result, however, is to have a calmer and peaceful mind with reduced intensity of thoughts, attaining mental and emotional ‘centeredness’.

Different Ways to Meditate Just as there are numerous styles of hatha yoga, so there are many ways to meditate. All this add to the key benefits of meditation like improving focus by 10x, improved immunity – 50% less diseases, less anxiety and depression, improved emotional well-being, healthier body and developing a super mind: better decision-making, retention and recall.

The Use of Sound This employs the use of a particular sound, phrase, or affirmation as a point of focus. Basically, repeating your mantra as an instrument of thought.

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The Use of Imagery Essentially any object is valid where a meditator visualizes his or her chosen deity -in vivid and detailed fashion. Some practitioners visualize a natural object such as a flower or the ocean. In this type of meditation, you focus on the area or organ of the body corresponding to a particular chakra (the concentrated energy centers of the body), imagining the particular color associated with it.

Gazing This variation on the use of imagery is to maintain an open-eyed focus upon an object. Use this technique with your eyes fully opened or partially closed, creating a softer, diffused gaze. This technique also call for specific positioning of the eyes, such as gazing at the "third eye," the point between the eyebrows or at the tip of the nose

Breathing This involves using the breath as a point of focus.

You can do this by actually counting the breaths.

It’s purely observing the breath as it is, without changing it in any way. In this instance, the breath becomes the sole object of your meditation. You observe every nuance of the breath and each sensation it produces: how it moves in your abdomen and torso, how it feels as it moves in and out of your nose, its quality, its temperature, and so on.

Physical Sensations This focuses on watching a physical sensation with the same degree of detail as you would when watching the breath. In this context, you will look deeply at, or penetrate, a particular sensation that draws your attention, such as how hot or cool your hands feel. Whatever you choose remains your point of focus for the whole practice.

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