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Sudanese Mish (spicy yogurt with feta)

Sudanese Mish (spicy yogurt with feta)

Posted on July 31, 2017July 10, 2017 by Kitchen Hive
My friend Tom is amazing cook. He has lived all over the world and has picked up an amazing set of recipes. One of the reasons Tom is an amazing cook is because there were very few restaurants—if an... Read More
Liberia – one year after Ebola

Liberia – one year after Ebola

Posted on June 29, 2017June 28, 2017 by Kitchen Hive
One year ago this month, the largest and deadliest Ebola outbreak ever was officially declared over in the last country with active cases: Liberia. Talking to people is one of the best ways to learn a... Read More
Elena, Peace Corps Volunteer, Burkina Faso

Elena, Peace Corps Volunteer, Burkina Faso

Posted on June 28, 2017June 20, 2017 by Kitchen Hive
Elena’s advice to her 18 year old self: You are not as invincible as you think you are. It is going to take a lot longer for you to ‘grow up’ than you want, but that’s ok. Lear... Read More
The Chinese in Malawi

The Chinese in Malawi

Posted on August 13, 2010June 9, 2017 by Kitchen Hive
It sneaks up on you. I didn’t really notice it at first, especially since I have not seen one Chinese person since I entered Malawi. But they are everywhere. I think it really hit home when Clifford... Read More
Chambo–the best fish in the world!

Chambo–the best fish in the world!

Posted on August 9, 2010June 9, 2017 by Kitchen Hive
Actually, I am inclined to agree: a nice light firm fish with an excellent taste and no fishy scent to follow! Yum! Guess which is the MSF senior staff meeting and which is the fish purchasing extrava... Read More
Rats vs Bugs

Rats vs Bugs

Posted on August 2, 2010June 9, 2017 by Kitchen Hive
Last night we had a lively discussion about which is worse to encounter–usually at unexpected moments. Of course we had the tales of rats as big as cats, spiders as big as birds, in your shoes, ... Read More
That is NOT a boulder

That is NOT a boulder

Posted on August 1, 2010June 9, 2017 by Kitchen Hive
I saw a hippo today! No make that two and a whole herd of elephants. A very exciting day at Liwonde National Park. Directions were quite limited, but then again so were the roads. Just as we thought w... Read More
A typical work day

A typical work day

Posted on July 29, 2010June 9, 2017 by Kitchen Hive
A typical work day. Today I got up around 6am, no need to use my alarm clock (that tells the temperature, too, I love it!) because I tend to go to bed pretty early—last night I lasted all the way to... Read More
Things seen along the road

Things seen along the road

Posted on July 28, 2010May 3, 2017 by Kitchen Hive
Portable party. ... Read More
Me! Me! Me!

Me! Me! Me!

Posted on July 28, 2010June 9, 2017 by Kitchen Hive
Everyone keeps asking for a picture of me, so here it is! Yes, I am still mighty alive and on this particular day having my first viewing of Lake Malawi–which is big enought to have waves and a ... Read More

About This Site

I came to cooking late in life.  Big city take-out was too easy and convenient.  A move to rural/coastal/southern farm country changed my life.  No take out—no dinner!  So, I found the roadside stands, the little groceries with a real butcher in the back, the fishing boat docks—bought some of those spiral bound church cookbooks, and the rest is history.  Enjoy the ride, the stories and the recipes.  MM, The Kitchen Hive

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