Khukabula busuma and other ugali secrets: How to properly serve obusuma

image of as serving of ugali and stir fry cabbage

You read that right, here the rules to serving ugali the Luhya way sans careless cultural faux pas. Oh, yes! There are rules to serving ugali, the Luhya way. Khukabula busuma and all the secrets to hosting a Luhya in a way that will make them feel not just completely honored, but at home too. … Read more

Meet mrenda/ mtere/ murere: the queen of Luhya traditional vegetables

sun dried mrenda on African flat basket

Jute mallow is a much loved traditional vegetable that is known by various names among the Luhya: mrenda, murere, mtere, likhu. Known for its unusual appearance and texture, the Luhya of Kenya value this vegetable beyond its taste by attaching cultural meaning that elevates mrenda from a humble vegetable to be the queen among its … Read more

How to harvest simsim: Blow by blow details of the slow dry traditional Luhya method

Simsim is this delicate plant that takes a lot of patience, attention and care from farm to fork. Join us as we learn how to harvest simsim the proper way… Er, at least to the high standards of my demanding mother. But first, a story. For a long time I never understood why mum bothered … Read more