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BROCCOLI SOUP RECIPE

BROCCOLI SOUP RECIPE

  • August 9, 2016
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Fashion (and Life) Hacks, Lifestyle, Wine & Dine
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Broccoli soup recipe (with goat cheese and croutons) by Achieng Otieno of Jikoni Delights Ingredients Broccoli Onions Butter Vegetable or chicken stock Milk Method Fry the onions with butter, add the broken broccoli and cook until soft/tender. Add vegetable/chicken stock…

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HOW I STYLE JOGGER PANTS

HOW I STYLE JOGGER PANTS

  • August 5, 2016
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Casual Outfits, Fashion (and Life) Hacks, My Style
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So being a girl who is not super eager to try new trends, especially when they stray too far from my personal style, I have had my reservations on atheisure (that popular trend of combining sporty separates with dressier pieces)…

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TOSSED BABY POTATOES WITH MEATBALLS

TOSSED BABY POTATOES WITH MEATBALLS

  • July 26, 2016
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Fashion (and Life) Hacks, Lifestyle, Wine & Dine
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Tossed baby potatoes with meatballs and mint yogurt sauce recipe by Achieng Otieno of Jikoni delights Ingredients Baby potatoes (desired amount) Crushed coriander seeds Red wine Corn oil Method Beat the potatoes so they are slightly "cracked". -(You can use…

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HOW TO TASTEFULLY WEAR CLASSICS

HOW TO TASTEFULLY WEAR CLASSICS

  • July 21, 2016
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Fashion (and Life) Hacks, My Style, Work Outfits
  • 1 Comment

  How to collect and style wardrobe classics seems to be the most popular topic in these style (and fashion) streets. Most people however concentrate more on how to style classics as one item and spend a lot of time looking…

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WEEKEND VIBES IN A SHIRT DRESS

WEEKEND VIBES IN A SHIRT DRESS

  • July 15, 2016
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Casual Outfits, Fashion (and Life) Hacks, My Style
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  Up until a while back, I really loved my form-fitting pieces and mostly stuck to that style when choosing something to wear. Only recently have I opened up to the possibly of wearing something not as fitting and looking…

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MAXI WRAP DRESS

MAXI WRAP DRESS

  • July 13, 2016
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Casual Outfits, Fashion (and Life) Hacks, Glam Outfits, My Style
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Double duty/multi use clothes are my favourite! What else defines versatility better than that? That’s why this floral maxi wrap dress is so welcome in my closet right now. The beauty of it besides the obviously pretty print is just…

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GRILLED CHICKEN VINAIGRETTE SALAD

GRILLED CHICKEN VINAIGRETTE SALAD

  • July 12, 2016
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Fashion (and Life) Hacks, Lifestyle, Wine & Dine
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Grilled chicken vinaigrette salad (grilled chicken salad with vinaigrette dressing) recipe by Achieng Otieno of Jikoni Delights.  The vinaigrette dressing ingredients Olive oil white wine vinegar mustard lemon (if you like) seasoning Method Mix all the ingredients together and shake…

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BARDOT TOP OUTFIT

BARDOT TOP OUTFIT

  • July 6, 2016
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Fashion (and Life) Hacks, Glam Outfits, My Style, Work Outfits
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I excitedly dug up my old black Bardot top when I realised the style is back on trend! It’s amazing how fashion evolves. Maybe that’s why I always insist that it’s safer to invest in a timeless wardrobe that’s not being…

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POTATO SOUP RECIPE

POTATO SOUP RECIPE

  • July 5, 2016
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Fashion (and Life) Hacks, Lifestyle, Wine & Dine
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By Achieng Otieno of Jikoni Delights It is so cooooold! ? So some nice thick soup will do! Here is a potato soup recipe, my style. Ingredients Potatoes Onions Milk Salt and pepper Method Peel, wash and cut your potatoes into pieces, Boil…

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LIGHTWEIGHT TRENCH COAT

LIGHTWEIGHT TRENCH COAT

  • July 1, 2016
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Casual Outfits, Fashion (and Life) Hacks, My Style
  • 3 Comments

  I have refrained from doing outfit posts lately (and concentrating on food because what else do we do when it’s cold outside other than eat and sleep right? We wish). Anyway as I was saying, outfit posts had been…

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SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE WITH MUSHROOMS

SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE WITH MUSHROOMS

  • June 28, 2016
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Fashion (and Life) Hacks, Lifestyle, Wine & Dine
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A classic spaghetti Bolognese with mushrooms recipe by Achieng Otieno of Jikoni Delights. Ingredients: Spaghetti, Minced beef An onion Ripe tomatoes Garlic Grated carrots Worcestershire sauce Oregano or mixed herbs Beef stock (mix with water) Salt and pepper for seasoning Method Fry…

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CHEESY CHOPS AND CHIPS

CHEESY CHOPS AND CHIPS

  • June 21, 2016
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Fashion (and Life) Hacks, Lifestyle, Wine & Dine
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Cheesy chops and chips recipe by Achieng Otieno of Jikoni Delights. Ingredients Pork chops Potatoes Cheddar cheese Whole grain mustard Cooking oil Full-fat milk A large onion Stock Method Peel and slice the potatoes in circular thick shapes and fry…

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STYLING A POLKA DOT SKIRT

STYLING A POLKA DOT SKIRT

  • June 15, 2016
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Fashion (and Life) Hacks, Glam Outfits, My Style, Work Outfits
  • 3 Comments

Once upon a time I had a polka dots obsession. So much so that when I couldn’t get the perfect polka dot skirt in any retail store, I bought the fabric, drew a design and took it to my tailor…

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LAMB PILAU RECIPE

LAMB PILAU RECIPE

  • June 14, 2016
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Fashion (and Life) Hacks, Lifestyle, Wine & Dine
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By Achieng Otieno of Jikoni Delights. Ingredients Basmati rice Lamb Spices-in seeds Cardamom Cinnamon Nutmeg Fresh ginger Fresh garlic Turmeric Pilau masala Cumin Coriander Onions Food color-(optional) Tomatoes ( for garnish and for later use as a side dish) Method I…

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FLORAL BOMBER JACKET

FLORAL BOMBER JACKET

  • June 10, 2016
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Casual Outfits, Fashion (and Life) Hacks, My Style
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I’m a sucker for statement pieces and if they happen to be trendy and warm enough to beat the current chill, even better. I had this floral bomber jacket in mind when I featured a bomber jacket on this post…

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A POP OF COLOR

A POP OF COLOR

  • June 6, 2016
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Fashion (and Life) Hacks, Glam Outfits, My Style, Work Outfits
  • 1 Comment

Styling a  monochrome outfit may seem easy and for most people the go to option is to add a pop of color. Sometimes however, when faced with the option of styling a monochrome print piece, things might get tricky. While a pop of color…

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Talking about some of that on the blog today. And this dress. 

#linkinbio #stylepost #lifestyle
Of random shots that turn out cute 😍 Don’t yo Of random shots that turn out cute 😍 Don’t you just love it when useful things are also photogenic? 
#happysaturday
Happy holidays fam! This bright look is up on the Happy holidays fam! This bright look is up on the blog plus some words to go with it per usual ☺️ If you like to read or browse outfit inspo pics  go check it out 💛
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“May the flowers remind us why the rain was nece “May the flowers remind us why the rain was necessary” someone said. But I’m here thinking, some rains aren’t necessary though. Completely unnecessary and unwelcome no matter what flowers they may bring. Anyway, in the spirit of practicing gratitude, my daughter did pick these from our garden and that was pretty cute 💛 Also, here’s to the audacity of Hope for brighter days.  #happymonday
Talking about Love in the Time of Covid, on the bl Talking about Love in the Time of Covid, on the blog today. Do you know the book I’m alluding to? It’s hopelessly romantic 🤩 Obviously inspired by today’s outfit ❤️Spare a minute and check out the post. ❤️ Also if you and love see eye to eye read the book!
A beautiful space. Lovely weather. A photogenic ba A beautiful space. Lovely weather. A photogenic bag 💼 #decembervibes in #kennethcolereaction
A little style inspo is on the blog today (gratefu A little style inspo is on the blog today (grateful to be back to creating via the blog after more than a year-long hiatus). With how 2020 has been going I figure we all need a bit of creative joy and inspiration and I hope the month of December brings with it some of that. Sending love and light 🖤🤎💗
#linkinbio #stylepost #theelegantlane (#tapfordeets #readtheblogpost )
You deserve a coffee break once in a while ☕️ You deserve a coffee break once in a while ☕️
Even in the gardening section of the store midway shopping 🤷🏾‍♀️ If that’s your jam. (Tap for outfit deets)

#gardendesign #diygarden #gardening #moodlifter
Self care lately is in form of soulful books like Self care lately is in form of soulful books like this one that I’ve been taking with me everywhere ... I’ve gotta finish it today though. 
#bookstagram #paperbooks #thenamesake
Really love this picture of Mom and Dad taken last Really love this picture of Mom and Dad taken last year ❤️❤️
My father, my friend, my teacher, my hero. You lov My father, my friend, my teacher, my hero. You loved me before I was born and I’ll love you all my life. In the peace that you so well deserve, rest Dad. 💔
Currently loving this unexpected Wednesday sunshin Currently loving this unexpected Wednesday sunshine and hoping you’re having a good day 🤍
When #zoommeetings are the highlight of your day 😃And grocery shopping 😃Hope you’re staying safe and sane! This too shall pass. #staypositive  xx
Last evening we dressed up for dinner, went out to Last evening we dressed up for dinner, went out to ‘patio restaurant’ and had a grand time 😃Hope you had a great Easter! #staypositive #quarantinechronicles
Just bringing some #styleinspo your way for when t Just bringing some #styleinspo your way for when things get better and we can dress up and go places. In the meantime #stayhome #staysafe #staypositive (Cleaned up for a #zoommeeting but wore heels and blazer for the gram 😅😅)
Whew! What a long ass week! So I’m here for lazy Whew! What a long ass week! So I’m here for lazy Friday afternoons. Late lunch in the garden. Love and laughs. Those are my kinda days. 
#redwine #winetime #wineanddine #winestagram #winehouse
Precarious balancing business all for the perfect Precarious balancing business all for the perfect shot 😬 
#ankarashorts #mystylediary #throwbackthursday
Out and about in the Nairobi sun 🌞 #ootd #styl Out and about in the Nairobi sun 🌞 
#ootd #styleoftheday #casualchic #elegant #phonepics
💐 Hope your Monday is going great. #happynewwee 💐 Hope your Monday is going great. #happynewweek
Cheers to sunshine, the month of love and red wine Cheers to sunshine, the month of love and red wine 🍷
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