Difaqane Wars 1818 to 1835

Difaqane / Mfecane Wars – 1818-1835 This period of revolutionary change–known as the mfecane (“Crushing” or “hammering”) by the Zulu and the difaqane (“The Crushing”) by the Sotho–is also often referred to as “the time of troubles”. The Difaqane/Mfecane was a period of “disturbance” or “scattering” between 1815 and 1835. This period is characterized by…

Steak & Ale` s Bourbon street steak

Makes 4 steaks 2 tablespoons yellow onion, diced 1/2 cup bourbon 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup lemon juice 1 1/2tsp chopped garlic (about 2 cloves 4 strips steaks METHOD mix onion, bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice and garlic in a small bowl and stir until sugar is dissolved….

Kingdom of Lesotho

On October 4, 1966, the Kingdom of Lesotho attained full independence, governed by a constitutional monarchy with a bicameral Parliament consisting of a Senate and an elected National Assembly. Early results of the first post-independence elections in January 1970 indicated that the Basotho National Party (BNP) might lose control. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Chief Leabua Jonathan, the ruling BNP refused to cede power to…

PlayUnmute . YIELD: 4 SERVINGS Roasted Butternut Squash and Pumpkin Soup PREP TIME20 minutes COOK TIME55 minutes TOTAL TIME1 hour 15 minutes Ingredients 3 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash (about 1 small squash) 3 cups peeled and cubed sugar pumpkin (about 1/2 of a sugar pumpkin) Kosher salt and white pepper 2 teaspoons extra virgin…

Avocado Cucumber salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes An easy, excellent (5-minute) Avocado Cucumber Salad with the easiest lime dressing. Skill Level: Easy Keyword: avocado cucumber salad, cucumber salad Course: Salad, Side Dish Calories: 169 Servings: 4 people as a side salad Ingredients 2 English cucumbers, sliced 1 large avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced 1/3 cup green onion, half of a bunch, chopped 2 Tbsp lime juice, from 1 medium lime 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil…