Eunice Kamau
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Breastfeeding a Toddler: Ignoring the Noise and Trusting Yourself
My baby girl is almost two. A healthy, well-built little human. Sometimes people look at her and assume she is almost three. And when they see me breastfeeding her, the reactions come quickly. The raised eyebrows. The surprised laughs. The comments that start with “wah” and end with quiet judgement.
By Eunice Kamaua day ago in Families
Moving On From a Toxic Narcissistic Relationship Is Hard And That Reality Deserves Honesty
People talk about leaving toxic narcissistic relationships as if walking away is the finish line. As if once you leave, everything suddenly becomes clear and easy. But the truth is, leaving is often the smallest part of the journey. The real work begins after. The silence. The confusion. The moments where you question your own memory and wonder how you stayed for so long.
By Eunice Kamaua day ago in Families
How to Recognize Toxic or Narcissistic In-Laws Early
Most people don’t realize they’re dealing with toxic or narcissistic in-laws until they’re already deeply entangled, emotionally exhausted, doubting themselves, and wondering how normal family disagreements turned into constant battles.
By Eunice Kamau5 days ago in Families
From Biscuits to Bliss: Chocolate Biscuit Pudding
Have you ever eaten until you’re full but still feel like something is missing? Like you want to eat again, but you’re not sure what, only that it has to be sweet? Weird, right? That’s a non-issue when you’re at home, but trust me, it’s a whole different story when you’re visiting someone.
By Eunice Kamau2 months ago in Feast
My First Taste of Molokhia
It was my first time traveling to Lebanon for work. Everyone had told me not to worry about food because there would be meals on the plane. So, that morning, I left home at 5 a.m. without breakfast, nervous, excited, and trusting their advice. Even when my friend offered me coffee in town, I hesitated. Why eat now when there’s food on the plane?
By Eunice Kamau2 months ago in Feast
Shrimp Stew: A Bowl of Comfort and Spice
Shrimp and I didn’t exactly start on the best terms. My first experience with them was, well, let’s just say memorable. I was at a party, running late, and by the time I arrived, most of the food prep duties had been assigned. Guess what was left for me? Shrimp!
By Eunice Kamau3 months ago in Feast
Meatball Stew
I know I love cooking, but my first time making meatball stew was a 50-50 situation. I wasn’t making it for myself, so there was no room for messing up or embarrassing my cooking. The person who had shared the recipe with me made it sound so complicated, frying the meatballs first, then cooking them in a stew? Argh! It felt like such a long process.
By Eunice Kamau3 months ago in Feast
The Other Side of the Dome
The river didn’t change. It never did. It curved like a quiet question around the hill, just below Granny’s home, a proud, whitewashed house with bougainvillea wrapped around the porch posts. The kind of place that smiled at guests and stared down its own.
By Eunice Kamau4 months ago in Chapters
The Best Homemade Chicken Biryani
Biryani is a flavorful and aromatic rice dish enjoyed across many cultures. When I first heard about biryani and how it’s prepared, it felt like a mix of simplicity and complexity. Some people use food colors on rice, while others prefer saffron. Let’s be honest—you might even change your mind midway and treat it like regular rice and stew! But once you understand that this dish is all about love and flavors, you’ll truly appreciate its uniqueness.
By Eunice Kamau4 months ago in Feast
A Taste of Egypt in Every Bite
Have you ever tasted Egyptian baked macaroni? If not, you're missing out on an incredible culinary experience! I recently found myself in a new country, and as someone who loves experimenting with food, I decided to dive into local and regional cuisines.
By Eunice Kamau5 months ago in Feast
A Taste of Belonging: My Journey with Shrimp
Moving to a new country is like stepping into an entirely different world—new people, new rules, and of course, new food. They say, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do,” but what happens when the Roman way includes something you never imagined yourself doing?
By Eunice Kamau5 months ago in Feast
