A Splitting Headache: Signs of Grief Burnout and...
Death and dying: Mama, why do we die?
When Friendships End: Mourning the loss and Moving...
Simple but tasty Chicken Soup (made from leftover...
Kenyan Pilau with goat meat – a must...
Chapati – A soft-layered and delicious Kenyan delicacy
Sukuma wiki with beef – tasty and authentic...
Tilapia Fish Stew Recipe (among stories of a...
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    A Splitting Headache: Signs of Grief Burnout and a time to let go?

    by Judy Wanjiku Jørgensen April 26, 2024
    April 26, 2024

    Grief burnout might explain why I woke up today with a splitting headache in my left temple. It felt like someone was hitting me with a hammer. As I processed …

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    Death and dying: Mama, why do we die?

    by Judy Wanjiku Jørgensen July 21, 2023
    July 21, 2023

    Since my father-in-law’s passing in February, my youngest son, at the tender age of 7, has been pondering profound existential questions regarding life and death. His innocent curiosity and genuine …

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    When Friendships End: Mourning the loss and Moving Forward

    by Judy Wanjiku Jørgensen July 5, 2023
    July 5, 2023

    Friendships end, just like all other relationships, yet the end of a friendship and the grief it may yield does not get the same legitimate permission to grieve as do …

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    Simple but tasty Chicken Soup (made from leftover chicken)

    by Judy Wanjiku Jørgensen October 19, 2021
    October 19, 2021

    While making this peasant chicken soup, I thought about the not-so-obvious advantages of having grown up poor. One of the lessons that I carry on in life is the ability …

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    Kenyan Pilau with goat meat – a must try!

    by Judy Wanjiku Jørgensen October 10, 2021
    October 10, 2021

    I made this version of Kenyan pilau using goat meat during an Instagram takeover at the Black Foodie page. I aimed to showcase Kenyan cuisine and inspire others to try …

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    Chapati – A soft-layered and delicious Kenyan delicacy

    by Judy Wanjiku Jørgensen March 2, 2021
    March 2, 2021

    Chapati! Chapati!  How many times did I call you? Making chapati is a rite of passage for most women in Kenya. In fact, chapati has been a favourite meal since …

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    Sukuma wiki with beef – tasty and authentic Kenyan recipe

    by Judy Wanjiku Jørgensen February 9, 2021
    February 9, 2021

    Today we are cooking sukuma wiki with beef. Please note, you can use this recipe without the meat if you are looking for a meat-free option. Before we proceed, allow …

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    Tilapia Fish Stew Recipe (among stories of a cheeky childhood)

    by Judy Wanjiku Jørgensen January 28, 2021
    January 28, 2021

    I am 13 years old when my mother brings home some tilapia fish fillet and askes me to prepare some fish stew for supper. Before this, I have never tasted …

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