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Eating Out in Dar-es-Salaam | 10 Restaurants You Should Try

Bustling Dar es Salaam (‘place of peace’ in Arabic) is Tanzania ’s commercial and cultural powerhouse. Travellers tend to pass through the city on their way to Kilimanjaro or Zanzibar, but they’re missing out on a the sprawling markets, skyscrapers and colonial mansions that embody the vibrancy and diversity of modern Africa. Dar’s cuisine, long inspired by spices from Zanzibar and Indian migrants, provides a vivid snapshot of Tanzanian society. © Ali Damji/Flickr 305 Karafuu Although it only opened in 2013, the simply named 305 Karafuu has already gained a reputation as one of the finest eateries in the whole of Dar. Located on a quiet side street in Kinondoni, it has the aura of a family home. The owner’s friendly service is second to none, and the bar is possibly the best stocked in Tanzania. Inside you’ll find low, contemporary yet rustic furniture and an odiferous open kitchen. The walls are bedecked with paintings from local artists, all available for sale. The food –

What Makes A Healthy Breakfast

While the benefits of eating breakfast are well-known — it can prevent weight gain , boost short-term memory , lower the risk of type 2 diabetes , and even make us happier — most of those health rewards depend on choosing the right foods. "In general, a healthy breakfast contains protein, fruits, whole grains, or vegetables," says Ruth Frechman, MA, RDN, CPT, nutritionist and author of " The Food is My Friend Diet ." Typically, you want to include foods from at least three of these groups, says Frechman. The portion sizes will depend on your age, activity, and diet goals, but as a general guideline your "plate" should consist of about 25% protein, 25% carbohydrates, and 50% fruits and/or vegetables, says Frechman. Frechman emphasizes the importance of eating breakfast, but recommends waiting until you're legitimately hungry to break bread. "If you force yourself to eat at 7 a.m. when you're not hungry, chances are you are going t

Weekend with Home Chefs #3 - David D'Souza

Welcome to the third episode of the "Weekend with home chefs series". In this episode we are introducing to you Mr. David D'Souza, a home chef with a great passion towards cooking and enjoys Goan cuisine very much. Before proceeding to the interview, you will have to know a bit about the Goan food. It's spunky; it's got personality and is seriously addictive! Authentic Goan food is one of the biggest reasons tourists flock to this glorious tourist destination. A brief introduction to Goan Cuisine It's a potpourri of flavours: beef, pork, coconut, jaggery, cashew and an endless variety of seafood. A lot of Goan dishes like Prawn balchao and Sorpotel are well known and relished around the world. Goan food has many similarities with Portuguese food and this is mainly because of Portuguese inhabitants who lived there for almost 450 years. Goans didn't take after their prominent use of garlic in every dish, but definitely latched on to their flair

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