Sukuma Wiki (pbc)

Sukama Wiki is a Kenyan vegetable recipe given to me by Solomon, a Ugandan studying in Swansea, Wales. Sukumawiki in Swahili mean," pushing through the week" or "to stretch the week". The main ingredient in the recipe is Kenyan greens (kale / collard greens). These greens were brought to Kenya as fodder to feed the cows and the cows did so well on it. They were producing better milk and they just looked healthier. When the locals saw this, they said," there must be something in this,"and started to use it as food- the rest they say is culinary history.
This is Solomons' version and I have stuck to his recipe.

Sukama Wiki

1 packet Kale/Collard greens ( wash and dice )
1 med Onion ( chopped)
1 small Carrot ( grated)
1tbsp Olive Oil
1 tessp Mixed herbs
1 teasp Cumin
pinch salt
small bunch of corriader leaves for garnish.

Method:
1) Saute onion in oil until soft
2) Add greens, carrots, herbs and spices and steam until soft (5-10 minutes)
3) Add pinch of salt
4) Garnish with corriander

Serve with cornmeal, rice or chapati

Dr Hans Diehl in Swansea!

As part of the ongoing CHIP (Coronary Health Improvement Project) programme in Wales, we were delighted to have Dr Hans Diehl to be our guest for a special breakfast this morning. It was a real priviledge to have him with us, and have a one to one conversation with the pioneer of this health project which is being run throughout the world.

Following a typically special big CHIP breakfast, Dr Diehl gave us a short talk about the difference CHIP has made to thousands of peoples lives. He also mentioned about how, as participants and we need to be more gentle when we try and approach people about following such a healthy lifestyle. Only through love and care will people want to know more about leading a simple lifestyle, and hopefully then they'd want to try it for themselves. He then asked for the participants feedback, based on their experiences and the progress they made during the month project and after. For example many spoke of losing weight and reduceing cholesterol levels. One participant mentioned that through simple drinking lots of water his eyesight improved. Now he doesn't need glasses for driving!

Tonight, Dr Diehl will be in Cardiff for another talk as part of his continuing tour of the UK. We hope that the CHIP prorgramme will continue to help many people in Wales. Another course is being planned for next year.