Canapes from the Month of Italy at Artcaffé Market and Market Cellar: Image by Fahmy Studios Sunrise, sunset, sunrise, sunset… the days roll by way too quickly! But thankfully, if you stay present in every moment, there’s bound to be a memory worth cherishing! The month of May was the month of Italy at the Rhapta Road Artcaffé Market and Market Cellar. The taste of Italy featured weekly treats from pizza to pasta, prosecco to beer, cheese and aperitifs, and shoppers and diners were treated to a month of sampling and tastings, while shopping Italian style! Chef Roberto in action for the Month of Italy at Artcaffé Market and Market Cellar: Image by Fahmy Studios To mark the month of Italy, an evening tasting was held and in attendance was the Ambassador of Italy to Kenya, H.E. Alberto Pieri, CAS David Osiany who was the guest of honour, the Ambassador…
World Lupus Day is marked every year on May 10th. In fact in the USA, the month of May is recognized as the lupus awareness month. To promote awareness for lupus, purple is the designated color for the month and the cause. In simple terms, lupus is an auto-immune disease whereby the body’s own immune system attacks its own tissues and even organs. Symptoms may vary and escalate without warning! Because there is no known cure for lupus, it is a chronic illness that one must learn to manage and undergo treatment for, in a cycle of flare ups and remissions. The exact cause of lupus remains unclear, but researchers believe that a number of factors such as hormones and genes, in some rare cases certain drugs may trigger lupus, as well as the environment, may have a role to play. While any race may develop lupus, it is more…