15 Sep 2025
I had an amazing time on this cooking tour led by William and his wonderful mother, who was the cook. From the moment I was picked up, I felt welcomed and excited for the experience. The tour was truly a personalized and private cooking class, and getting to cook inside a traditional mud house with a local family made it all the more special.
William and his mother were fantastic teachers, guiding me through the process of making several traditional Tanzanian dishes, including ugali (a thick porridge made from cornmeal), green banana stew, and a delicious meat stew. Cooking with them felt less like a class and more like a collaboration, and I learned so much about the ingredients and techniques used in Tanzanian cuisine.
After the class, we all sat down to enjoy the feast we had prepared. The food was hearty and incredibly flavorful, and it was a real treat to share a meal with William and his family. The tour concluded with drinks and a tasty peanut brittle for dessert. This was more than just a cooking class; it was a warm, homey, and authentic cultural experience that I'll never forget. I highly recommend it!