Swahili Names for Common Cereals & Legumes
It’s common in some places to assume cereals include legumes, or rather what are technically referred to as pulses. The two are actually distinct from… Read More »Swahili Names for Common Cereals & Legumes
It’s common in some places to assume cereals include legumes, or rather what are technically referred to as pulses. The two are actually distinct from… Read More »Swahili Names for Common Cereals & Legumes
Most of the common vegetables in Kenya are often referred to by their English names rather than their Swahili equivalent. Good examples include spinach, carrot,… Read More »Swahili Names for Common Vegetables, Herbs & Spices
Common fruits and nuts in Kenya are usually referred to by their Swahili or English names in almost eqaul measure. This unlike the case with… Read More »Swahili Names for Common Fruits & Nuts
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Food spoils occurs fastest when food is cooked. This is because the nutrients are exposed to more of the spoilage bacteria in this state. The… Read More »How Long Should Cooked Food be Refrigerated?