All in What To Take Overseas
Inexpensive Water Filtration System
Our friend, Kirk told us about the Sawyer water filtration system. Traditionally, we had heard about the Katadyn. It seemed so expensive and hard to maintain.
This will serve you
In the same vein as the peeler, this is an awesome Swiss designed can opener…
Yes, you do need this in rural Africa
You also need this in the U.S. if you don't have an ice maker. It is the best at breaking up ice…
Just stop it.
Just stop buying cheap peelers. I brought a cheap peeler to Uganda. I have gone through many peelers that don't work or last…
The pie crust that carried us through
I have mentioned before how challenging it was to transition from convenience and familiar foods to cooking from scratch all in two plane rides!
Avocado Help
We had two avocado trees in Uganda. It was glorious. They produced twice a year…
No Pillsbury Available
I am eternally grateful for Laura who lived in Uganda for many years and shared her knowledge...
Balance out Bata
If you have lived in Africa, you know Bata shoes.The famous red lettering is all over cities in Africa and stirs your heart with excitement for cute shoes…
Some kitchen items I would marry
A lemon squeezer is just that item. Where have you been all my life and why did I just find you?
What not to read your first week in Africa
This is not a good option for when you are full on in culture shock and have just moved from a resource rich culture to a resource poor culture…
