Many of my friends already know how much I love coffee, African coffee in particular. The thing is: I used to like coffee; but only a little. I always thought coffee was OK and I never really felt that “kick” that many people drink it for. So, it was a beverage like any other. Honestly, [...]
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10 Steps to a Great Cup of Coffee
Posted in Africa, General, Recipes, tagged 10 steps, Africa, African, brewing, coffee, coffees, Ethiopia, food, foodie, Kenya, latte, recipe, Zambia, Zimbabwe on September 8, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Mama’s 2nd annual World Recipe Exchange: April 1st, 2011
Posted in Africa, Cultures, General, Recipes, tagged culture, fair trade, food, foodie, Ghana, international, Mama Afrika, recipe, World Recipe Exchange on March 23, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I can’t say that I am a bonafide “foodie”; but I am sure you’ve noticed that I do love talking about, thinking about and cooking food! Coming from a multi-cultural home where we moved more often than the average family; I learned at a young age how much food is tied to culture. The things [...]
Couscous, a North African staple
Posted in Africa, Cultures, General, Recipes, tagged Africa, cooking, couscous, culture, food, foodie, North Africa, recipe on July 9, 2010 | 3 Comments »
A recipe from North Africa: Couscous with tomato and golden raisins
Food: an integral part of culture
Posted in Africa, Cultures, Recipes, tagged Africa, African, culture, Eritrea, Ethiopia, food, foodie on July 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Get a taste of Eritrean culture with this vegan dish: Aleecha (curried vegetables)
Mama’s First World Recipe Exchange
Posted in Africa, Cultures, General, Recipes, tagged Africa, African, culture, dessert, diaspora, food, foodie, France, French, International foods, recipe, World Recipe Exchange on April 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Although I’m an African woman, I love French pastry! I thought I’d share one of my all-time favorite desserts with you: Tarte au Citron. If food is part of culture, this is one of my favorite “slices” of French culture! Enjoy…