The African Gourmet: African Cuisine, Folktales and Cultural Stories

Egyptian Pomegranate Sauce — Sweet, Tangy and Perfect for Grilled Meats From September to December, Egypt harvests its ancient pomegranate crop — a fruit treasured for over 3,000 years. A pomegranate was even found in the tomb of a servant of Queen Hatshepsut , Egypt’s first female pharaoh. Today, Egypt exports two main varieties: Baladi and Wonderful , prized for their jewel-like arils bursting with sweet-tart juice. This easy Egyptian Pomegranate Sauce is perfect as a silky gravy for grilled lamb, roasted pork, or juicy chicken . Its sweet-tangy depth pairs beautifully with smoky meats and adds an elegant North African flair to any holiday or dinner table. Tip for choosing pomegranates: Pick fruits that feel heavy for their size. The skin may look rough or uneven — that’s normal and doesn’t affect the jewel-red seeds inside. Ingredients 1 ½ cups pomegranate juice ½ cup fresh pomegranate seeds (arils) 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspo...

Three Facts About African Penguins Living up to 20 years African penguins are flightless marine birds coming in a variety of sizes and colors. Growing to be about 26.5 to 27.5 inches tall and weighing between 4.4 and 11 pounds the endangered African Penguin lives on the Southern coast of Africa. African penguins breed from Hollams Bird Island Namibia to Bird Island Algoa Bay in South Africa. Gansbaai South Africa Dyer Island is a protected bird sanctuary home to large colonies of threatened African Penguins. Three Facts About African Penguins Fact 1 The African penguin, or black-footed penguin, is also nicknamed the jackass penguin because it’s mating call sounds like a whinnying donkey. They spend their days at sea feeding and their nights gathered together on shore. Like all penguins, African penguins are much more agile in water than on land swimming up to 12 miles per hour. Each penguin eats about one pound of fish per day feeding on small fish such as sardines and a...

Your chocolate craving has a global impact.  Cocoa farming is a crucial industry in Africa, particularly in Ghana, which is one of the key players in producing cocoa for the world. However, cocoa farming faces several challenges, including low productivity, limited resources for farmers, and ethical concerns such as child labor.  As one of the world's largest players in the cocoa industry, Olam International Limited's operations, sustainability efforts, and controversies provide insight into the broader dynamics of cocoa production and its global impact. Farmers in Africa grow 70 percent of the world’s cocoa and Singapore's Olam International Limited is a major player in the global cocoa business. Drying cocoa beans in the sun in Ghana Olam processing The Importance of Cocoa Farming in Ghana Ghana’s role as one of the largest cocoa-producing countries highlights the significance of cocoa farming in its economy and culture. Small-Scale Farmers and Traditional Farming Me...