North African Sweet Mint Tea
By John Burton Jr of The Food Cravelogist North Africans consume plenty of sweet tea or mint tea with their meals. As a Southerner, I can proudly exclaim, “So do we!”
A Monthly Subscription Service Making Buying Black Easy
By Ebony Costain, Founder/Owner of Ujamaa Box Do you find yourself wanting to spend more money with Black businesses but days, weeks, months go by and you still haven’t spent a … Continue reading
Lamb Tagine with Makfoul
North African food appeals to me in ways that are difficult to explain. I love the flavors–rich, deep, fragrant and earthy. Everything about the food feels, and tastes, just right. … Continue reading
Plantaintouille by Funke Koleosho
By Funke Koleosho’s Food Blog. Original recipe here. Provence Ratatouille + West African Plantain yields….. “Plantaintouille” …..!!!!! I first encountered this dish from watching a children’s animation film of the same … Continue reading
Cacao Benne Cookies by MyLifeRunsOnFood.com
By Sanura Weathers of MyLifeRunsOnFood.com Make a pot of tea or coffee, light a candle, grab a comfortable seat, and plate a few cacao benne (pronounced benny) cookies. How was … Continue reading
Rosa Parks Day + Pancakes
If Thanksgiving with your family was anything like mine, there was lots of food, family, friends, laughter and lively conversation. But talk turned to the Ferguson grand jury decision as … Continue reading
Habari Gani 2013
These past couple of years, a few food blogger friends and I, contributed recipes to KwanzaaCulinarians.com. This would’ve been our third year, but I needed to rest. I regret that … Continue reading
Faith in Transition and a Dominican Mangú Recipe
January 1. We made it to see this day. It’s that pivotal date when all things new are embraced and our efforts at finding that balance which optimizes our lives … Continue reading
Peace Through Pie
By Toni Tipton Martin: On Christmas Eve 2011, NPR’s Morning Edition shared a sample of the 2,368 minutes of messages received on the Hidden Kitchens’ listener phone line over the … Continue reading
Cooking Up a Heritage Connection: Me, Grandma and a Pot of Beans
By Shannon Mustipher Kuumba is one of my favorite Kwanzaa principles, because all of us have creative potential at our disposal to positively affect our situation and that of those … Continue reading
Nia: A Reflection on the Purpose Driven Life
As we prepare to enter 2013, Kwanzaa principles ask us to reflect on the past, honoring our ancestors and thanking them for their wisdom, strength, and courage. 2012 — the … Continue reading
Sweet and Spicy Pot Liquor Soup: A Cure for What Ails You
By Halona Black In 2012, I realized a long-held dream of facilitating series of cooking classes for Gyouth and adults. I must say that I love it! As a Culinary … Continue reading
Putting Africa on the Culinary Map
By Steven “Konata” Allwood There was a moment in episode 12 of Top Chef Season 8 (Top Chef: All Stars) that I’m sure went unnoticed by the vast majority of … Continue reading
Pearl’s Fried Corn
I grew up eating good old Southern food. Fried foods, decadent desserts, fattening casseroles–you know the foods that just make you lose control. When I revamped my diet many years … Continue reading
HERITAGE LINK BRANDS: Wines That Unify
Selena Cuffe, President and CEO of Heritage Link Brands, is a woman of purpose. Passionate about advancing positive images of Africa and determined to provide a legacy for her family, … Continue reading
Black-eye Pea and Wild Brown Rice Risotto
Twas the eve of Kwanzaa, and all through our house, we will rest in peace after unwrapping Christmas gifts with glee. This year, my household of two starts a new … Continue reading
Meatless Monday’s… Say What?
Coming from someone who co-owns a catering business, Meat-me-at-the-Grill with her husband, the term “Meatless Monday” in the food blog world sounds sacrilegious. I love meat. All kinds of Meat, … Continue reading
Uhma’s Sweet Potato Pie
Modern grandmas are kinda funny to me. Many of them spend endless hours trying to come up with a clever name for the new grandchild to call them. They ask their … Continue reading
Kuumba-Inspired Roasted Sweet Potato Cake
As I begin to explore the principles of Kwanzaa as an inspiration for a recipe, I was most inspired by the principle of Kuumba. There are a few different translations, … Continue reading
The Special Occasion Macaroni and Cheese
Not a holiday goes by in my family without macaroni and cheese gracing the table. I literally do not remember life with no macaroni and cheese in it! I bet … Continue reading
Kuumba: Breakfast Candied Sweet Potatoes in Jars
The Kwanzaa Principle Kuumba (koo-OOM-bah) means Creativity. Celebration on December 31st seems quite fitting, because New Year’s Eve is when we think about what we did the past 365 days. … Continue reading
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