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Cape Verde Facts
Cape Verde Facts

Cape Verde Facts

Official Name: Republic of Cape Verde Alternate Names: Cape Verde Capital City: Praia Flag: The 10 stars on the flag represent the main islands of Cape Verde. The blue represents the ocean and sky. The white and red bands together…

Chai Recipe

Did you know that tea is one of Kenya’s main exports? In fact, Kenya exports more tea than Sri Lanka, India, and China! Chai is Swahili for tea and also is used in reference to a bribe. Tea time in…

Chicken Samosa Filling Recipe
Chicken Samosa Filling Recipe

Chicken Samosa Filling Recipe

In July, at a reception, the Obamas served chicken samosas at a White House reception hosted for ambassadors, including Indian envoy Meera Shankar. Samosas are a snack you can buy from street vendors and restaurants all over East Africa. Traditionally,…

Roasted Peanuts Recipe
Roasted Peanuts Recipe

Roasted Peanuts Recipe

This is a great snack. Sit down and shell the peanuts as a family. The basic recipe was shown to me by a friend while I was living in Kenya. I’ve worked out measurements that work well every time I…

Spiced Rice Recipe

1 cup cooked rice 2 Tbsp oil 1 onion, chopped 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp turmeric powder salt, pepper, cayenne pepper to taste Heat oil in pan. Add cumin seeds and turmeric powder to hot oil. Sprinkle cayenne pepper…