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Why Good Focaccia Takes a Day (and Why We Won’t Rush It)

Four ingredients, good olive oil and time. Why slow-made, same-morning focaccia tastes different, what we check before a loaf becomes a sandwich, and why we only make six.

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What Goes on a Focaccia? Fillings That Work (and a Few That Don’t)

The principles behind a great focaccia sandwich — fat, acid, crunch, restraint — with the fillings that always work, the ones that fight the bread, and what to drink alongside.

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What Is Focaccia? The Bread Behind Italy’s Best Sandwich

Where focaccia comes from, how it differs from pizza and ciabatta, why the dimples matter, and what makes a good one — from the kitchen that bakes it daily in Loresho.

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Introducing Focaccia Kenya: Six Sandwiches, One Focaccia, Every Month

The Wine Shop’s Loresho kitchen now bakes a rosemary focaccia every morning and fills it six ways. Here’s why we started, how ordering works, and what’s on the menu this month.

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A glass of white wine on a wooden stump in the garden at The Wine Shop, Loresho

How to Serve Wine: Temperature, Glasses and Opening the Bottle

Serve wine properly at home — the right temperature for Kenya’s climate, which glass to use, and how to open a bottle without stress.

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Close-up of a Flagstone Poetry Cinsault Rosé label on a barrel at The Wine Shop, Nairobi

How to Read a Wine Label (Without Feeling Confused)

Every word on a wine label explained simply — grape, region, vintage, alcohol, reserva and more. Shop with confidence.

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A member of The Wine Shop team holding two bottles of wine in the garden, Nairobi

How to Choose a Good Wine When You Know Nothing About Wine

No wine knowledge? No problem. Five simple questions that help you pick a good bottle every time, without any wine jargon.

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Three bottles of wine lined up on a garden table at The Wine Shop, Nairobi

How to Buy Wine Online in Kenya: A Step-by-Step Guide

Buying wine online in Kenya, explained step by step — how to choose, what to check, delivery in Nairobi, and mistakes to avoid.

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A bottle of rosé with a cheese board at The Wine Shop, Nairobi

Red, White, Rosé and Sparkling: What’s the Difference?

Confused by wine types? Here’s the plain-English difference between red, white, rosé and sparkling wine — and when to drink each one.

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Lawn and garden chairs in front of the house at The Wine Shop, Loresho, Nairobi

What Wine Should You Bring to a Wedding, Ruracio or House Party?

How much wine to bring, what to choose and what to spend — for weddings, ruracio, house parties and family gatherings in Kenya.

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Grilled meat platter with chips and salsa at The Wine Shop, Nairobi

Wine and Kenyan Food: Pairing Wine with Nyama Choma, Pilau and More

Which wine goes with nyama choma, pilau, chapati, samosas and githeri? A practical pairing guide built around Kenyan food.

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A bottle of Penfolds red wine on a barrel in the garden at The Wine Shop, Nairobi

The Best Wines for Beginners: Where to Start Your Wine Journey

The eight best wines for beginners, what each tastes like, and the first three bottles to buy in Kenya. No jargon, no snobbery.

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