What’s out Addis food tips
Alas, it is now the season for itchy eyes, runny noses, and sneezing, symptoms which are very often combined with a fever. Ethiopians tell you it is “Gunfan” or Flu, and ferengies will tell you it is “allergies” or the “common cold”. As a sufferer, you cough and splutter and carry on with your daily […]
Special Tea – A Uniquely Ethiopian Elixir! Read More »
Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Servings: 4 people INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 medium onions diced 2 cloves garlic grated or crushed 1 teaspoon coriander seeds ground (or ground coriander) ½ teaspoon dried chili flakes to taste 800 g carrots sliced, (no need to peel) 1 medium
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“LeHem’s vision is to significantly reduce nutritional risk and its impact on human health, particularly in Ethiopia” This company provides comprehensive high quality nutrition counseling service services by a well experienced, professional nutritionist/food scientist to help clients develop healthy eating habits and achieve personal aspirations of leading healthier lifestyles. The company also has expertise in
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Where once there were no genuine French croissants and lemon tarts, Addis now boasts quite a few French patisseries serving the real thing! Chez Jean Pierre is the latest one to open in Kazanchis. A French architect by profession, Jean Pierre Fasbeter fell in love with Ethiopia almost a decade ago on a visit and
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US Blue Bottle Coffee is collaborating with musician (Abel Tesfaye) The Weeknd and his record label, XO. They have unveiled Samra Origins—a brand and a product line. It is named after The Weeknd’s mother Samra, and “pays homage to his family’s heritage with a shared respect for Ethiopia and its coffee traditions,” according to a
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HOTTO came about from the collaboration of three friends that bonded over their mutual appreciation of food. What started as restaurant recommendations when traveling abroad blossomed into an idea to open a restaurant that offers a similar elevated experience in their home city of Addis Ababa. Hotto is a modern and contemporary Japanese inspired Asian fusion restaurant with
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A Tahini twist on the classic carrot cake that will have your taste buds craving more. Pre-heat oven to 350F. Oil a 9×13 pan, and sprinkle 1/2 cup sesame seeds around the edges. Add any extra seeds to the batter later. Mix 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, 3/4 cup vegetable oil and 4 eggs in
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Starting out as a small cafeteria tucked behind Parliament back in 1973 with just 8 employees, over the decades since then, family owned Romina has grown in size and popularity now employing over 200. Romina Plc was founded by Girma Taye, a prominent, self-made business man with extensive experience in the hospitality industry. The Romina
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Nutritious and tasty, pumpkins are available now (from vegetable souks across town) for this tasty and economical meal! 3 tbs Berbere 1 cup diced onion 1/4 cup vegetable oil 3 tbs olive oil 2 tbs garlic & ginger paste 1 tbs tomato paste 1 cup diced tomatoes 1 medium sized pumpkin diced 1 – 2
Delicious Duba (Pumpkin) Wot Read More »
The Italian Embassy in Addis Ababa and the Italian Trade Agency are honored to launch the second session of the VII Edition of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, an annual event held in more than 100 countries featuring Italian food traditions, promoting the Made in Italy brand and Italian food excellence, with thefirst
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