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10 Captivating Malawi Food You’d Enjoy

Malawi is a landlocked country in southeastern Africa, known as "The Warm Heart of Africa" for its welcoming people. Though not typically thought of as a culinary destination, Malawi food is...

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16 Teaspoons to Cups Conversion Ratio

September 3, 2023 0

Converting to cups can be helpful when dealing with...

Christmas

14 Traditional Ghana Christmas Food

December 1, 2023 0

Christmas in Ghana is a joyous time filled with...

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Sweet Potatoes

July 19, 2020 0

I know only less than a handful of people...

African Cuisine

10 Traditional Zimbabwean Food You’ll Love

August 28, 2023 0

Zimbabwe is a beautiful landlocked country in Southern Africa....

African Lifestyle

10 Types of People You Should Avoid Eating With

April 29, 2024 0

Sharing a meal with others can be a wonderful...

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5 Ways To Be Creative With Your Fish

October 25, 2023 0

Fish is a vital and important source of protein...

African Cuisine

5 Resilient Foods That May DefyThe Apocaly pse

August 28, 2023 0

Let’s take a walk in the shadow for a...

Healthy Living

Healthy Eating During a Cholera Outbreak: What to Eat and Avoid

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During a cholera outbreak, maintaining a healthy diet is...

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What Does Rabbit Taste Like? Is it a Better Option

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In many parts of the world, rabbit meat is...

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5 African Sauces You Would Love

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Like every other thing about African cuisine, sauces come...

Kondres (Spicy Stewed Plantains)

July 7, 2022 0

Kondré is a common meal of the Western region of Cameroon. It is simple, economical, nutritious, and easy to cook plantain meal. It is usually consumed during traditional occasions...

Catfish and Carrot Sauce

April 4, 2017 0

Catfish and Carrot Sauce is a very easy and must-try recipe. When you want a versatile, tasty, sustainable, and affordable fish, catfish is it. Catfish...

Basbousa

June 27, 2022 0

This Egyptian dessert, Basbousa, is essentially a sweet semolina cake. In some regions, it is also known as revani, Hareesa, or namoura. It is a...

Tamarind Juice

July 22, 2020 0

Tamarind Juice will definitely quench your thirst on a hot summer day. It is a drink that is refreshing with a tropical twist then...

Matoke

May 19, 2022 0

Matoke, sometimes referred to as Ebitookye, is a type of banana, commonly known as a cooking banana. These bananas are harvested green before being baked...

Shiro Wat (Ethiopian Chickpea Stew)

May 23, 2022 0

Shiro wat is a staple vegetarian dish (actually it’s vegetarian and gluten-free!) in Ethiopian cuisine. It’s a stew or curry made from ground dried...

Ewedu Soup

November 19, 2016 0

Ewedu soup is indigenous to the people of Yoruba, a very popular Nigerian ethnic group. If you are living outside Nigerian you might wanna...

Misir Wot (Ethiopian Spiced Red Lentils)

May 24, 2022 0

Misir Wot is a stewed vegetarian dish from Ethiopia made with red lentils. This is a popular dish very rich in flavor thanks to...

Tajine Zitoun

June 17, 2022 0

Tajine zitoun is a traditional Algerian dish made with a combination of chicken pieces, olives, onions, carrots, mushrooms, thyme, bay leaves, lemon juice, and...

Chef Spotlight

Chef Spotlight: Abena Aboagye

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Let's meet Chef Abena Amoakoaa Sintim Aboagye, her brand name is Chefabbys. She is a Chef, Food Content Creator, African Food Tourist and Food...

Chef Spotlight: Loraine Musix

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Chef Loraine Musix shares how her passion for cooking started at a young age and how she had her first chef role. AFN: Tell us...

Chef Spotlight: Adejoke Bakare

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Meet Adejoke Bakare, the trailblazing chef and restaurateur behind London's Michelin-starred Chishuru restaurant. Her journey from HR professional to a renowned chef is an...