Daniel Rugunya

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Location
NAIROBI, KENYA
School
University Of Nairobi
Expertise
Recipes & Cooking Tips, Celebrity & Influencer Food Interests, Cultural & Regional Cuisine
  • Daniel is deeply passionate about cooking and is particularly partial towards meat dishes. He loves exploring old and discovering new recipes, from slow-cooked ribs to perfectly pan-seared steaks and tender braised cuts.
  • He also enjoys discovering different aspects of cooking on social media (YouTube and TikTok), including creative recipes or interesting reels from "Chef's Table."
  • Daniel combines his love for food with a commitment to health. He has been known to create custom meal plans for friends and acquaintances, tailoring each one to meet specific goals.

Experience

Before becoming an expert writer on food topics, Daniel started his career as a sports and entertainment journalist. Having gravitated towards the arts, he worked in multiple capacities on the sets of various movies and TV productions, including a cooking contest. Now, as a food writer at Tasting Table, he brings some unique perspectives. His range of expertise includes topics on celebrity food interests, dining and travel, as well as food product reviews and rankings. Daniel also combines his love of cooking and writing on all matters culinary with a passion for healthy living. When he is not whipping up a dish or writing about it, he might be crafting a meal plan for people with various fitness goals, from building muscle to losing weight.

Education

Daniel studied his B.A. (Broadcast Production) at the University of Nairobi between 2011 and 2013.

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