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Inspirational whispers of guidance from your ancestors that will encourage and uplift you.

Being happy is appreciating and liking what you have, instead of what you do not have.

Sometimes you do not realize your own strength until you come face to face with your greatest weakness.

Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet.

A little axe can cut down a big tree.

A clear conscience is more valuable than wealth.

The bitterest tears shed over graves are for words left unsaid and deeds left undone.

A wise man plans for tomorrow, a fool plans only for today.

The patient person eats ripe fruit.

Learn politeness from the impolite.

~ with love from your ancestors

The African Gourmet explores how African food, history, and science intertwine. Here, a plant is a healer, a story is a map, and the kitchen is a laboratory. I’m Ivy — a writer raised by historians, now sharing Africa’s wisdom from the U.S. through cookbooks, cultural research, and storytelling. If you’re curious about where flavor meets memory, you belong here.

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What is The African Gourmet blog about?

The African Gourmet explores African food, history, and culture through recipes, folktales, and proverbs written for curious readers worldwide.

Who writes The African Gourmet?

The blog is written and curated by Ivy, a lifelong historian and storyteller who highlights Africa’s culinary and cultural richness.

How can I find African recipes on this site?

Use the “African Recipes” category or explore posts like African Recipes for regional dishes and ingredients.

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