West African
Red Porridge & Akara: Celebrating Ramadan in Benin
Tangy fruits, sugary donuts, and smooth red porridge are just some of the foods I like to enjoy to break the fast during Ramadan in Benin.
My Top 5 Iftar Faves for Foodies
When it’s time to break the fast, my iftar table includes a mix of West and East African dishes. Here are 5 of my favourites to enjoy during Ramadan.
My Food is Not a Challenge — How to Represent African Cuisine on Social Media
Social media has helped foodies across the diaspora spotlight the very best of African cuisines, but what happens when cultural foods star in viral trends like the Fufu Challenge?
Zoe’s Lusciously Delicious Ghanaian Aboboi
Our latest takeover took us to Zoe Adjonyoh’s kitchen in the UK, where she shared her spin on the beloved Ghanaian dish Aboboi. View this post […]
3 Tips for Enjoying Nigerian Food at Home
Nigerian food is full of magical and bold flavours, with a beautiful sampling of dishes from the hundreds of ethnic groups across the country. We […]
5 East & West African Recipes to Spice Up Your Picnic
In the summertime, picnics and BBQs are my favourite food-filled events to share with family and friends. As someone who loves tropical fruits and eating […]
Present, Alive, and Thriving
Growing up in Toronto, I remember our picnics being communal events. We had church picnics and the Toronto Ghanaian community picnics at Rowntree Park, close […]
Why We Love Eating Al Fresco
I was 11 years-old during the Northeast Blackout of 2003 when the electricity in most of Ontario suddenly went down for several hours in August. […]
New Catering pop up delivers African flavours to Torontonians doors!
If you’re a jollof fan in Toronto, you know how hard it is to get jollof delivered to your home. Thankfully the game is changing […]
#AfroFoodTalk-how african chefs and creatives are uniting to shape the future of African food
Last week I travelled to Washington DC for a special gathering of minds passionate about African food. As I listened to culinary greats discuss exciting […]