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The factual origins of the plant and its use in beverages are, unfortunately, lost to the murky mists of time. However, there is a coffee legend that has taken hold and, rather than skip right to history, it bears repeating because of the interesting visuals it conjures up. In about 850 AD, sometime in the morning, »
Share If I were to look back at my childhood and flick through the various happy times and remarkable events that have formed the person that I am today, I would be able to accumulate a massive pile of kenkey-related memories that bring a smile to my face. One can’t help but wonder why Kenkey (ground cornmeal) »
Share To Ghanaians they are called Chichinga sellers, to Swahili speakers they are Mishkaki sellers, to Nigerians they are Suya sellers and to French Africa they are simply brochette vendors. North Africans prefer lamb and kidney whilst West Africans and the rest of Africa are beef, goat, mutton, chicken, gizzard and kidney connoisseurs. The skewered meat is »
Share First Part of our “Ghana Series” takes us to the Makola Market. To many visitors Africa’s markets or bazaars are the sum of their stalls, festive places and a drone of noise. They are also full of curious sights and provide a visitor with a snapshot of the heritage and culture of the people. To the »
Share We stumbled upon a site Afrigourmet, run by Rama who says “I feel especially passionate about spreading the gospel of African food”. “The truth is we are blessed with wonderful ingredients and a sophisticated and ancient cuisine. From North to South, East to West, we have been plucking fruits, picking greens and stirring pots for »
Share A nutritionist in Nigeria has uncovered a remedy that could drastically improve extremely poor diets and help feed Africa’s youth–a recipe for giant snail pies. More nutritious than beef, and far more abundant, giant snails could be the key ingredient to a healthier Africa. Oh yeah, and evidently they taste great. The Giant Snail Diet Ukpong Udofia of »
