FOOD

So, i realized that 1. I haven't updated this in a while and 2. I haven't discussed the food at all. There are a few dishes that are pretty prevalent, especially amongst families that don't have a large income. In general, a lot of what Kenyans eat are bread, vegetables, and meat. There is a lack of cheese and sweets, so sometimes I flock to Java (basically the American white restaurant) if I crave something a little different. I also appreciate my home stay because we don't eat a lot of meat, and I am into that.

Ugali: Ugali is a main staple dish within Kenyan society. It's made from corn meal, and is somewhat similar to grits except it lacks butter and/or cheese. The thing I like most about ugali is that it is eaten with your hands, usually with some type of vegetable. Sikuma wiki aka kale is what I have eaten with it the most. It's pretty delicious, but I wouldn't want to eat it every day.

Typical ugali with sikuma wiki and meat

Chapati: Chapati is probably the most delicious flatbread you'll ever eat. I really really like it. It is basically a thick crepe that is made in a lot of the local markets. Each chapati costs 10-15 shillings, and to put things into perspective one dollar=80 shillings-ish. It is really convenient for lunch to go to Toi Market and buy chapati, avocado, and tomato. DELICIOUS and only about 40 shillings! It's the way to go for lunch.

CHAPATI!

Wali na maharagwe: Rice with beans. Rice is pretty simple and normal to our live, but is around a lot. They can put all types of stuff in the beans and with the rice. Sometimes, there are lentils, which are pretty delicious.

I can't think of significant food right now. A lot of my dinners at my home stay are really good just because they're homecooked and made from fresh ingredients. Another aspect of food is the fruit. It is so incredibly delicious! I have a new love for passionfruit, and my mama now buys extras in the house because I like them so much. There are also a ton of papayas and pineapples and mangoes for cheap. The mangoes aren't in season yet, but they're coming. We are going to the coast for two weeks starting tomorrow, and because of the warmer weather, the mangoes should be ripe. I can't wait! Also, I'm not dead; I just won't have internet for two weeks. More to come later...kwa heri!