Is eating live octopus gross, macho or cruel? Curiosity was what drove me to try Sannakji, a South Korean delicacy, for the first time during my last trip to Toronto, Canada. Toronto is home to the largest single…
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Bugs are recipe for success for French pasta maker
An artisanal pasta-maker in northeastern France is struggling to meet demand after adding a crunchy, protein-rich ingredient to the noodles: insects. “The name of the ingredient may be a turnoff, but it’s really delicious, especially…
#SusanEats: Food trends – Root-to-Stalk cooking
Leftover celery stalks, carrot tops, and sliced-off Sukuma Wiki (Collard Greens) stems may seem like kitchen waste to some, but to many chefs who are embracing one of the hottest culinary trends – root-to-stalk cooking…
#Gadgets: Is this the smartest lunchbox?
Prepd Pack, arguably the smartest lunchbox ever invented, is captivating backers on KickStarter with backers funding their campaign in less than 6 hours. With 8 days left in their campaign, founders Chris Place and Will…
What Your Cravings Could Be Telling You
It is normal for women to crave certain foods at certain times of the month or for several months at a go when they are expectant because our hormones are always at play. But did…
Forget about weight gain by avoiding these foods
(By Shenrina Badri) Here are some types of foods that you might want to consider avoiding if you want to prevent gaining weight: Convenience foods Convenience foods are generally high in fat, sugar, salt, preservatives,…
The benefits of eating chocolate during pregnancy
If you have chocolate cravings during pregnancy, don’t resist. Eating chocolate may be good for your growing baby, according to research … Eating chocolate during pregnancy Researchers have found that eating chocolate during pregnancy helps…
#TippyTuesday: How to make cashew nut brittle bites
If you happen to have a sweet tooth, you’re going to love this week’s Tippy Tuesday! We share with you a quick and easy snack that tastes just as good as it looks. Watch the video…
#RestaurantReview: Nairobi’s 360 Degrees Pizza does brunch
Do you need to be Italian to cook great Italian-inspired food? The answer is no. But it’s not a bad idea to apprentice under Enzo Coccia, a master pizzaiolo in Napoli, Italy either – that’s…
Tackling poverty, unemployment in Nigeria with tomatoes
It’s a situation that mirrors the giant oil industry, where Nigeria has abundant resources but has lacked the capacity, will or ability to exploit it, forcing a reliance on imports. But Africa’s richest man Aliko…