What’s Cooking: Spice Up Your Rice

With all the doom and gloom out there one needs a little joy as we take things day by day in isolation. This recipe is full of flavour and will brighten things up for you, a dish that will please both vegetarians and meat-eaters. As much as I enjoy steamed rice I have had enough…

A Quick Pot of Tea at Dacapo

Eastpark Mall are really changing the game when it comes to the type of variety of shops and layout of their space. The mall has been given a fresh cool outcome that makes you want to go there and chill. Dacapo which opened in December last year is one of these offerings, a coffee and…

Shoprite’s Italian Masterclass

It was just wonderful to get invited to one of Shoprite’s themed events held every couple of months just to take my mind off the crazy happenings in the country at the moment. They held an Italian cooking masterclass which was messy but so much fun. These events are held to highlight the products that…

Food: Making a Simple Charcuterie Board

Charcuterie (pronounced “shahr-ku-tuh-ree) term derived from the French is a display or arrangement of cold meats, cheese, fruit and nuts on a chopping board or a platter of some sort. This is my idea of a fabulous lazy lunch because some of the best things about this board is no cooking required, not much washing…

Dip this Way

As I am still dealing with the indulgence of the festive period got in the spirit of Veganuary so I’m dipping it. That said, there are many variations of hummus around but this is one that I keep making over and over because it is economical, easy to make, has no season and doesn’t get…

Come Dine With Me: Afrigonia

Afrigonia is without a doubt on the list of satisfying restaurants to eat at in Lusaka because the food is simply excellent. Originally located on the Copperbelt they made the move and are now in Woodlands which is fantastic. The restaurant layout is simple with not too much of a fuss either but the food…

Watching the Rugby Cup Finals at Grand Daddy’s

What a thrilling Rugby World Cup final it was, a huge congratulations to South Africa very well played sorry England. I have heard of Grand daddy’s passed by numerous times and from the outside, the place is always packed I didn’t get it until now. Known for its grilled meats hence the name “shoka nyama”…

Sunday Lunch at La Piazzetta

La Piazzetta previously in the suburbs of Kalundu is a little Italian spot now located on Nangwenya Road in Lusaka. An open space concept and very airy with the right breeze to calm you in the summer heat. You will not be disappointed with the portion sizes or the price for that matter. Most exciting…

All Kinds Of Breakfast Vibes

There are all kinds of breakfasts from all over the world from burritos, waffles, pancakes, smoothie bowls, french toast, scrambled eggs, oatmeal, granola, avocado, sweet or savory muffins, fresh bread with peanut butter but nothing beats a full English breakfast. Now i know that there is that age old argument about having fruit with your…

Lunch at Dulce By Jessie

Dulce by Jessie previously located off Sable Road is now at the Green Box on Twin Palm Road in Lusaka. Having always been there for mid week dinner I have found it to be very pleasant so the new location was the perfect opportunity so see what they offer for lunch. The wine list is…