Sweet Miso Udon

Noodles...in the asian culture they symbolize longevity...and what could be better than a long life filled with slurping delicious noodles? In the dogs days of summer, I love to make zaru-soba to cool...

Fly540 Introduces Jet Flights to Kisumu

LOW cost airline Fly540 has introduced jet aircraft on the Kisumu - Nairobi route as part of its plan to expand and reach a wider market. The airline officially announced plans to introduce jet flights in all its destinations as parts of its new expansion strategy.The introduction of the jet flights will replace the turbo propeller aircraft previously used by the airline on the  route and will enable Fly540 meet the increased customer demand in other regional and  domestic routes. Fly540 is Kenya's only low cost carrier and early...

Racism in Kenyan Tourism: Kenyans Denied Access to Flavio Briatore Resort

Post republished from Wolfgang H Thome blog The tourism industry in Kenya, both private and public sector, are investigating claims made over the Christmas and New Year period, when African Kenyans went public on Twitter and Facebook, narrating experiences of being denied access to hotels and resorts and in one case being asked to leave from Flavio Briatore's Billionaire Resort in Malindi.At the time did Mohamed Hersi, General Manager of the Sarova Whitesands Resort, make a few visits to the places mentioned in his capacity as an elected...

Mango Mousse Cake

मराठीमध्ये वाचण्यासाठी इथे क्लिक कराAt Hardik and Shweni's farewell party, there was this mango mousse cake that I liked a lot. The first bite into it and I wanted to make my own cake :) In fact the cake...

Tule Lake: Recipes of Resistance

Usually on Sunday evenings, I like to stay home, cook and relax but this Sunday I had an opportunity to attend a community gathering where internees from the Tule Lake Segregation Center spoke...

AviaAssist Foundations Calls for Nomination for the African Aviator Award

The London-based AviAssist Foundation has called for nominations for the African Aviator Award, a statement said on Saturday.The statement stated that the prestigious African Aviator Award was aimed at...

Sweet And Sour Tilapia Fish

Ingredients:1 tilapia fish2 tbsp cornflour1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp pepperoil for frying2 cloves garlic2 cm gingerSauce:2 tbsp tomato sauce1 tbsp chili sauce1tsp oyster sauce1 tsp light sauce1 tsp...

Saturday's Southwest Chicken Chili & Bowling

I'll admit sometimes dating someone with kidlets can be a bit trying...instead of cocktails with friends or a romantic getaway to the City, weekends can be full of meltdowns, pouting and...

Spicy Appe / Spicy Appam

Ingredients :1/4 cup urad dal3/4 cup rice1-2 Tsp Coriander-Green chillies-Ginger Paste Oil for fryingSalt to taste Method :Soak rice and dal separately for 3-4 hours. Grind them separately to a smooth...

Steamed Patin FIsh

Patin or also known as cat fish is a famous fresh water fish. The flesh is smooth and juicy. It is often cooked in restaurants.Ingredients:1 Patin fish1 tbsp oyster sauce1 tbsp light sauce2 cloves chopped...

Qatar Airways opens new Premium Lounge at London Heathrow

Qatar Airways has opened its new Premium Lounge at London Heathrow, reinforcing the importance of one of the airline’s busiest routes.The Premium Lounge at Terminal 4 is the airline’s first dedicated...

Crispy Quinoa Cakes with Sriracha-Mayo

I can't believe it's been nearly two years since I moved into my little cottage in the Grid. Coming from a flat in an old 4-plex on the busy end of Midtown with loud neighbors; I can't...

Cabbage Broccoli Kabab

मराठीमध्ये वाचण्यासाठी इथे क्लिक कराYou may notice that the last recipe I posted used Cabbage too.. Its because, this is left over from the last week's Cabbage :) I had lot of left over Broccoli too.....

Seychelles government and Etihad Airways team up in new strategic partnership in Air Seychelles Ltd

The Government of Seychelles and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding wherein Etihad will invest to acquire a 40 per cent stake...

Tiranga Pulao / TriColor rice

Ingredients :3  Cups Cooked rice2 Finely Chopped Onion8 Green chillies1 bunch Mint leaves3 TomatoesA pinch of  Turmeric powder6 Cardamom8 Cloves 2 ” piece Cinnamon stick 2 Tsp Shahijeera / caraway...

South African Air Force to Continue using Standby Aircraft for President Zuma

The SA Air Force has stuck to its guns on the use of standby planes when President Jacob Zuma travels abroad."The SAAF will continue to act responsibly by providing a plan B with standby abroad, especially...

Meyer Lemon Upside-Down Cake

Although most of my posts are upbeat, I get just as crabby and moody from time to time as everyone else. I'll even admit, I'm the worst during PMS- I sob during those stupid Hallmark...

Why the Airlines are Bankrupt (INFOGRAPHIC)

FrugalDad.com has put up an awesome Infographic on why airlines charge high fees for their services and at the end of the year, make very large losses. Yet another reason to invest your money elsewhere,...

Have You Checked This Out?

Do you think they have addiction support groups for juice addicts? Not THAT kind of "juice" but actual juice...I've been going through Ocean Spray's Cran-Tangerine Juice like the zombie apocalypse is...

Garlic White Bean Dip

"One day it started raining, and it didn't quit for four months. We've been through every kind of rain there is. Little bitty stinging rain...and big old fat rain. Rain that flew in sideways. And sometimes...

South African President Zuma travels with two "shadow jets"

The issue of travel by Presidents in Africa is always a source of hot debate. Many will not fly commercial(even if their national carriers fly to the destinations of state visit. Is a first class cabin...

Charter Service for Governments? Modest Growth in the VIP Charter Services

Swiss charter services provider Comlux sees a modestly growing charter  services of widebody passenger jets as more governments turn from owning aircraft in the face of increased scrutiny of their spending. While not all Presidents can afford to travel like the President of the United States, a good number still have habit of commandeering aircraft of national flag carriers or purchasing presidential jets, a waste that's no longer justifiable especially in the poorer countries.Comlux is an important Airbus operator for the high end clientele....

Emissions Trading System: Europe Isolated

The EU has been further isolated from the world by last month’s ruling to include aviation in the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) according to Airlines...

ICAO Chief Pledges a Global Emissions Proposal by end of 2012

As airlines come to terms with the implementation of the EU Emissions Trading System, the ICAO Secretary General Raymond Benjamin pledged last week to have a proposal on how to regulate airline emissions...

South Africa's Velvet Sky Airlines Grounded due to Financial Problems

There is a rumour milling about that South Africa's LCC Velvet Sky has been hit by a severe cash crisis and there's a possibility that airline might shut down soon due to failure in paying outstanding...

Air Nigeria to acquire four aircraft for $280m

 Air Nigeria is to spend $280 million on the acquisition of four aircraft as part of move to expand its routes to Europe, America and other African countries this year.Its Managing Director, Mr Kinfe Kahssaye, who made this known to reporters in Lagos, said each aircraft will cost $70 million.According to Kahssaye, the airline hopes to introduce two A330-200 and two B737 NG/e-jets to raise its fleet to 15 from 11 aircraft.The additional aircraft will be deployed in some of its long haul routes, such as the United Kingdom, Johannesburg,...

South African Aviation: Emirates Expanding Capacity to Durban

Although most foreign airlines are so far declining to fly to Durban’s King Shaka International Airport, preferring to take Durban-bound passengers to Johannesburg from where they transfer to local...

Kenya Police Air Wing first African customer of Eurocopter’s AS350B3e

The Kenya Police Air Wing has become the first African customer to receive Eurocopter’s AS350B3e Ecureuil helicopter, which features an uprated power plant for better overall performance aimed at expanding...

Satay Peanut Sauce

Ingredients:4 fresh red chili4 dried chili2 slices ginger1 stalk lemon grass2 candle nuts,1 tbsp oil½ tsp tamarind paste, add  150ml water½ tsp salt,2 tbsp  sugar, 3 tbsp grounded...

Chicken Satay

Ingredients:2 pcs chicken breast1 tbsp coriander powder1 tsp turmeric powder1tbsp sugarsome salt and pepperMethod:1.Cut chicken breast meat into 1 cm thick by 2 cm in length. Season with coriander powder,...

Crispy Spiral Curry Puff

This special curry puff will remain crispy even though it has been left for many hours. The crispy skin has many layers due to the folding and rolling process.Ingredients:Water Dough:200 g wheat flour100...