My journey through the vibrant tapestry of African diaspora cuisine has been nothing short of a revelation. It's a tale of ...

When Ghana announced its initiative, The Year of the Return, in 2019 to welcome the African diaspora back to the continent and the West African country, it was an opportunity for many to build a ...

Jollof rice, which is believed to have originated from the Senegambia during the Wolof Empire (c. 1200 — 1600), is a dish that has become a staple across West Africa. It is typically made in a single ...

West African food isn’t easy to find in Portland, but according to Fatou Ouattara, chef at Akadi (1001 SE Division St., 971-271-7072, akadipdx.com) in Southeast, many Americans have been eating it all ...

Introduction. African cooking and African history -- Pt. 1. Basic ingredients -- 1. Seasons and seasonings: Africa's Geographic Endowments of the Edible -- 2. Staples, starches, and the heat of ...

Yewande Komolafe’s oven-roasted take on kelewele pairs the classic snack with crisp shallots and herbs. By Yewande Komolafe Ask people who know me, and they’ll confirm that I’m always singing the ...