The African Gourmet: African Cuisine, Folktales and Cultural Stories

Crocodile thought himself to be the smartest person in the room but as we shall soon see in this African Folklore he was wrong. Thinking yourself to be the smartest person in the room is usually a big mistake. Smartest Person in the Room African Folklore Crocodile and a Gazelle lived together with their wives and families in the same town. One day the Crocodile said, "My good friend Gazelle, let us go and buy some drums in the Oko country." "All right," replied the Gazelle; but where are we to get the money from?" "I have the money!” answered the Crocodile. They started out on their shopping trip and when they walked a little way Crocodile snarled. "Wait here! I must return to our town, as I have forgotten something." The Crocodile returned to town, went to the Gazelle’s wife and said, "My friend has sent me for his children." Mrs. Gazelle gave them to him, and putting them into a bag, he returned to the place where h...

The Central African Republic War Crimes Trial of Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo. Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo in court The trial began on November 22, 2010. The International Criminal Court (ICC) on June 21, 2016, sentenced former Congolese vice-president, 58-year-old Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo to 18 years in prison and he was criminally responsible pursuant to Article 28(a) of the ICC Rome Statute for the crimes against humanity.  The crimes were murder, rape, and the war crimes of murder, rape, and pillaging committed by the MLC troops in the Central African Republic from on or about October 26, 2002, to March 15, 2003. His arrest warrant was issued on June 10, 2008. As a military commander, he was held responsible for two counts of crimes against humanity, murder and rape, and three counts of war crimes, murder, and rape and pillaging. Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo was the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Mouvement de Libération du Congo (MLC). He effectively acted as a military command...

Old Fashioned Zomo Rabbit Stew Recipe Rabbit recipe Rabbit meat is white meat high in protein and low in fat and cholesterol. African rabbits live in more than 25 African countries in West, East, South and Central Africa. Rabbit habitats include meadows, woods, forests, grasslands, deserts and wetlands. There are over 30 different breeds of rabbits; some are good for meat production some for fur production and some for both. Old Fashioned Zomo Rabbit Stew Recipe African Recipes by African Gourmet   Old fashioned Zomo Rabbit Stew recipe is a traditional tasty game meat rabbit stew recipe from South, East, Central and West Africa. Prep time: 20 min Cook time: 1 hour 30 minutes Total time: 1 hour 50 min Ingredients 1 large rabbit cut into 8 pieces 2 cups sliced carrots 2 chopped onions 1 large tomato diced 1 large bell pepper diced 2 large Irish potatoes diced 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon ...

What is the Food Like in Africa? African cuisine is as vast and diverse as the continent itself. With 54 countries and thousands of ethnic groups, each region has its own flavors, traditions, and cooking methods. From ancient foodways to modern global influences, African food reflects both history and the future of the continent. In North Africa , Mediterranean influences shine through couscous, tagines, olives, and citrus. West Africa is famous for bold, spicy dishes such as jollof rice , egusi soup, suya, and breads like Benin’s ablo bread . East Africa blends indigenous ingredients with Indian and Arab spices, giving us dishes like Ethiopian injera with wot or coastal samosas. Southern Africa features maize-based staples, game meats, and flavorful stews such as bobotie and chakalaka, often paired with traditional drinks like Zulu sorghum beer . Like French, Italian, Caribbean, or American cuisine? You will love African food. It’s an adventure across flavors—nutty groundnut...

Queen Nzinga Mbande was a military strategist and powerful 17th-century female African ruler of the  Ndongo and Matamba Kingdoms. Queen Nzinga was one of the most women rulers of 17th century Africa fighting against the slave trade. Born in 1583, Queen Nzinga Mbande was the 17th-century queen of the Ndongo Kingdom and the newly established Matamba Kingdom. In 1617, Mbandi Ngola Kiluanji, king of Ndongo, dies. His son, Ngola Mbandi, takes power and becomes the new king. However, he does not have his father's personality or his sister's military intelligence.  Her brother King Ngola Mbande realized the Portuguese established a settlement in the same year invading Mbundu land in order to imprison its people into slavery. In 1626, Princess Nzinga became Queen of the Mbundu succeeding her brother King Ngola Mbande. European slave traders on the coast of southern Africa upset the political, social, economic and cultural landscape of the kingdom Ndongo and the entire region....

Fighting for Land, Oil, and People of Western Sahara Africa's Western Sahara fight for freedom has been a 40 year battle with no resolution in sight. The disputed territory is on the northwest coast of Africa bordered by Morocco , Mauritania , and Algeria .  Fighting for Land, Oil, and People of Western Sahara Western Sahara has a population of around 554 thousand people. After Spain withdrew from Western Sahara in 1976, Morocco seized the area in 1979, following Mauritania's withdrawal. War broke out in the same year due to the Frente Polisario people's party  contesting Morocco's self-proclaimed rule over the territory.  Since 1979, the Frente Polisario has been recognized by the United Nations as the representative of the people of Western Sahara. The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic led by President Mohamed Abdelaziz is in exile in Algeria. About 95,000 Sahrawi refugees continue to be sheltered in camps in Tindouf, Algeria, which has housed Sahrawi ...

This African folklore story is a very quick read and explains do not believe all you hear. Leopard Boils his Mother's Teeth African Story teaches to have common sense before acting. Even very smart people sometimes lack common sense, but in this Short African Story, Leopard has no sense by literally believing everything Gazelle says. Leopard had no common sense Short African Folklore Story - Have Common Sense Before Acting   So the elders say, one day a Gazelle bought some corn at the market, and while he was boiling them at home, the Leopard paid him a visit and asked him: "Sister Gazelle, what are you cooking on the stove?" The Gazelle replied, "I am boiling my mother's teeth." "Really!" exclaimed the Leopard "let me taste them." So the Gazelle gave him some of the cooked corn, and the Leopard thought the food so good that he went home and pulled out all his mother's teeth, and put them to boil on the stove. The Ga...

Accept your body African proverb lesson is similar to the sculpture Bronskvinnorna or The Women of Bronze in Växjö, Sweden. The sculpture is a visual of body dysmorphic disorder. Body dysmorphia is when you have a distorted body image of any part of your body, and you see yourself as ugly or disfigured obsessing over your appearance. Accept your body African proverbs teach life is good at any weight  The Bronskvinnorna sculpture was the reaction from the artist to the accelerating body weight fixation of our time. Fat non-acceptance, muscular women, underweight men and women all can fall under the body dysmorphia disorder.  However, this sculpture reminds us, along with African proverbs of body acceptance and being proud of ourselves ant anny weight. Body acceptance, African proverbs, teach all people have equal value. Many of us go through life feeling less than loving toward our own bodies. We believe we are not attractive enough, flawed in one way or another. Learning to...

Mstafeli Soursop Milk Drink Recipe African Mstafeli also known as Soursop fruit can be eaten fresh when fully ripe or mixed with milk to make a delicious exotic  fruity  shake. Mstafeli Soursop Milk Drink Recipe Ingredients 2 very ripe soursop fruits peeled, deseeded and mashed 4 cups cold whole or skim milk 5 ice cubes Sugar to taste Directions In a blender add all ingredients, mix well and enjoy! Did you know? The Soursop fruit grows in humid tropical and subtropical areas of 15 African countries; Zanzibar, Benin, Cote d'Ivoire, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Liberia, Mauritania, Nigeria, Reunion, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Togo, and Uganda.

DIY African Kente Cloth Phone Case Designs Instead of buying another mass-produced phone case, create a DIY African Kente cloth print for your iPhone. Kente’s bold colors and historic meaning let you carry African art in your pocket while protecting your device. What Is Kente Cloth? Kente cloth is handwoven by the Ashanti of Ghana and the Ewe of Ghana and Togo. It is the most recognizable African textile, made from interwoven silk or cotton in brilliant, symbolic patterns. Meaning Behind Kente Patterns The Golden Stool – Symbol of absolute Ashanti power, believed to have descended from the heavens. Fathia Nkrumah – Honors the wife of Ghana’s first president. Baako Mmu Man – “One man cannot rule a country.” Nsatea – “All fingers are not equal.” Nnuatoma – “Measure everything you do.” Color Symbolism in Kente Black – Africa and ancestral connection Red – Blood of forefathers Yellow – Gold and wealth Green – Forest and life Free...

Glazed Carrots with Orange and Ginger African Recipe Ginger Carrots Ginger dishes made with ginger, onion and garlic combinations are popular in Northern African cuisines. Glazed Carrots with Orange and Ginger African Recipe Explore and Understand Africa Through Her Food and Culture 3-6-2016 Glazed carrots with orange and ginger recipe are a tasty favorite North African dish. All About the spice ginger Ginger is used for its warming properties, unique taste and aroma. It contains gingerol, a compound that is thought to relax blood vessels, stimulate blood flow and relieve pain. Ginger is commonly used as a digestive aid, this makes it a helpful spice for morning sickness. Ginger is high in antioxidants and also has anti-inflammatory properties, which means it may be useful in fighting heart disease and arthritis. Ginger can also be used in relieving the common cold. By adding a few slices to hot water with lemon and honey, ginger helps...

Madagascar's 62 mile high Tsingy Razor Spiked Forest is over 200 million years old and was once covered by the sea. The Tsingy Razor Spiked Forest, also known as the Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park, was first discovered by Western explorers in the 20th century. The park is located in western Madagascar and covers an area of around 1,575 square kilometers.  The unique razor-spiked limestone formations found in the park were created over millions of years through a process of erosion and sedimentation. The area was once covered by a shallow sea, and over time the buildup of dead marine organisms created a thick layer of limestone. The limestone was then gradually eroded by rainwater and other natural forces, creating the distinctive razor-sharp peaks and gorges that can be seen in the park today.  The Tsingy Razor Spiked Forest is home to a diverse range of plant and animal species, many of which are found nowhere else on Earth. The park is particularly famous for its lemurs...

South African special occasion dish,  Melayu Cape or  Cape Malay Pickled Fish gets its flavor from ten herbs and spices along with a 24-hour soak in a spicy curry brine. Cape Malay Pickled Fish Cape Malay Pickled Fish Recipe Ingredients: 2 pounds filleted yellowtail or any firm white fish 2 cups white-wine vinegar 1 cup water 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground ginger 3 tablespoons ground curry powder 1 teaspoon ground paprika 1 teaspoon salt 5 whole black peppercorns 5 whole coriander seeds 4 large onions finely sliced 6 dried bay leaves 2 hot peppers 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/3 cup vegetable oil Directions: Fry fish in hot oil until cooked and drain on paper towel. Combine the vinegar, water, sugar, and spices in a large saucepan and bring to the boil. Add the onions, cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes.  Drain the pickling liquid into a clean saucepan and bring to the boil. Mix...