Nsenene / ensenene are seasonal edible insects or grasshoppers (usually green and brown in color) that are eaten fried by most ugandans. However in this particular post, i shall refer to them as “nsenene” because using another term would feel like am undermining the love/ taste attached to them by most people in the country. […]
Eshabwe has its origin in Ankole – the land of milk and honey. Sometimes it is referred to as ghee sauce. It is a class of clarified butter and often used as a condiment. It’s a white tasty sauce usually served on special occasions/ceremonies by the people of western Uganda like traditional marriages, although over […]
Today in this episode we are visiting northern and eastern region(s) in Uganda. Have you heard of the term boo sauce? It’s a popular sauce in northern and eastern Uganda with a base of chopped boo leaves (gobe), okra (otigo), simsim or sesame seeds, rock salt (soda bi carbonate), water and peanuts/ground nuts. It is […]
Pilau is a term used to refer to fried rice with an appetizing aroma or scent as a result of the spices used while cooking. It can be made plain or with meat / chicken. This kind of delicacy is prepared and consumed by most people in Africa including; Uganda, East Africa, Nigeria, Ghana etc […]
What Is Luwombo/ Oluwombo? Oluwombo or Luwombo is a traditional Method of Cooking in most parts of Uganda-any type of sauce in lightly smoked banana leaves It is both a classic dish of Royal dinners and a dish popular throughout Country at large. It is often said that oluwombo dates to 1887 when, during the […]
Matooke is a Luganda word used to mean Green Banana’s. It’s a food loved and prepared by some tribes in Uganda-East Africa especially; central, Eastern and western regions of Uganda. This dish is a staple food in Uganda. Staples are foods that are eaten regularly, often daily or with every meal. It’s more similar to […]
Besides exercising, we are advised to eat less than we burn on a daily. Do you want to lose weight in two weeks? Here are a few tips to help you achieve your goal. Workout intensively Working out intensively will help you achieve your goal sooner. This includes at least 30-50 minutes of intensive workout […]
Currently, many Ugandans are fighting depression at different levels. To some its because of high commodity prices, post covid struggles among others. Depression causes fatigue, loss of energy and when not addressed early, could lead to suicidal thoughts. Here are tips on how to fight depression. Be thankful for the good things in your life […]