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The African Gourmet: Folktales, Cuisine & Cultural History

Explore Africa’s Heritage

Explore tales that carry Africa’s wisdom, courage, and humor. From river spirits to trickster animals, every story holds a lesson.

From hearty stews to fragrant grains, experience traditional African recipes and the history behind every dish.

Ancient African proverbs and modern interpretations — explore the wisdom passed down through generations.

Dive into Africa’s kingdoms, independence stories, and modern milestones that shape the continent today.

Call on the spirits of your ancestors

Never close you mind, stay open to seen and unseen communication from the ancestors.

Spirituality means something different to each person. Spirituality is an internal journey that connects you to phenomena outside yourself. Never close you mind, stay open to seen and unseen communication from the ancestors.

Call on the spirits of your engaging, loving, evolved ancestors

African Spirituality | Call on the spirits of engaging loving ancestors.

Ancestors can help cross-dimensionally, there are so many things your ancestors want you to know. We all have ancestors, both of blood and of spirit, and each of our lives rests firmly on the foundation of their sacrifice.


Call on the spirits of your ancestors they want you to know...

Kindred hearts no distance parts. 

We are all ghosts. 

We all carry, inside us, people who came before us.

We only part to meet again.

In heaven, the ancestors are advancing continually to the springtime of their youth, so that the oldest angel appears the youngest.

The human heart is like heaven; the more ancestors the more room.

Tomorrow is pregnant and no one knows what she will give birth to.

Cultivate quietness in your speech, in your thoughts and in your emotions.

Rejoice in searching out ancestors because we allow the Spirit to inner into our heart.

My dear child, our souls will always be connected.

A generous person is like a fountain watering the earth and spreading fruitfulness.

Ancestors come to visit us, and we only know them when they are gone.

He who loves goodness harbors ancestors.

People will not look forward to posterity who never looks backward to their ancestors.

Call on the spirits of your ancestors.

Kindred hearts no distance parts.


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Type or tap a mood. Your storyteller returns a proverb, mini-folktale, recipe, cooking activity, and a cultural note.

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African Gourmet FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Can I share or reprint your articles?

You may share articles with attribution and a link back to The African Gourmet. Reprinting in print or commercial use requires permission.

Where can I learn more about African proverbs and folklore?

Explore our African Proverbs and African Folktales sections for timeless wisdom and stories.

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