Ivy Newton-Gamble's Blog: Everyday African Food, page 21

Egypt rests on the African continent

“Learn politeness from the impolite.”
-Egyptian Proverb

Egypt rests on the African continent in Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Libya and the Gaza Strip, and the Red Sea north of Sudan, and includes the Asian Sinai Peninsula. It’s capital is Cairo the time difference is 7 hours ahead of Washington, DC. Among all the names ancient Egypt has been known by one in particular is Kemet, from the root kem “black”, is a derivative from the fertile black soils deposited by the N

The Kwaya people of Tanzania

“Nyamwirimira kubhibhi, risambu bhandogera” (Kwaya)

“Anayelima vibaya husema shamba lake limerogwa” (Swahili)

“A person who does not cultivate well his or her farm always says that it has been bewitched” (English)

-The Kwaya people of Tanzania

The Kwaya are an ethnic and lingo group based in the Mara Region of northern Tanzania, on the southeastern shore of Lake Victoria.

Swahili is one of the official languages of Tanzania and is the only language of African origin among the official working langua

African Tsamma Melons

Watermelon grew in the Kalahari Desert and also may have originated from the African desert. Tsamma melon is an heirloom type of watermelon, the grandmother of all watermelons. Its flesh contains a tough white tissue, making it unlikely to be eaten raw. For this reason it is a popular source of water in the diet of the African Kalahari people. Tsamma is also a source of water and food for wild and domestic animals. Because of it’s tought flesh Tsamma is usually pickled. An easy recipe for pickle

African Spicy Bites

[image error]The beautiful thing about food is that it is never boring. The diversity of spices tickles the senses and awakens the food pallet. There are more exciting spices in your food life than just salt and pepper. Spices bring the flavor of Africa right to your front door. What makes African food different from American cuisine? The spices of course! Spices have a major affect on how flavorful your food will taste. Spices add zing and zest to food, improve the flavor and delight the senses.

Recipe
Coconu

African Spicy Bites

The beautiful thing about food is that it is never boring. The diversity of spices tickles the senses and awakens the food pallet. There are more exciting spices in your food life than just salt and pepper. Spices bring the flavor of Africa right to your front door. What makes African food different from American cuisine? The spices of course! Spices have a major affect on how good your food will taste. Spices add zing and zest to food, improves the flavor and delights the senses. Recipe

Coconut