Vanessa Mehri
Vanessa, a chef with Swiss roots and a Kenyan upbringing, has crafted two beloved cookbooks that showcase her East African culinary expertise. Her humorous side can be seen on social media where she passionately encourages people to embrace real food and actively works towards reducing food waste.
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Featured Works
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No-Fry Swahili Bhajia
Try these delicious and healthy yellow lentil baked bhajia from Mombasa
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Zucchini Almond Hummus
This hummus-like dish makes for a stress-busting dip on your grazing platter
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Bulgur and Crispy Kale Salad
A sleep-inducing salad with the heartiness of bulgur and the crunch of kale.
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Shakshuka
This recipe for shakshuka is filled with sleep-inducing ingredients and makes a filling dish
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Calming Chamomile Tea
A soothing brew to ward away stress and send you to sleep.
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Buckwheat Pancakes
A delicious topping elevates these buckwheat pancakes made with healthy ingredients that alleviate stress.