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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.

Africa Skiing

Africa Skiing


Many types of competitive skiing events and skiing resorts are common in Africa.

Competitive skiing events and skiing resorts in Africa
Africa and Skiing
Cool weather African countries and seven major snow skiing areas in Africa. Africa has many small and large snow ski and snowboarding resorts since snow falls regularly over parts of Africa. Regular snowfall has created ice-capped peaks on Kenya's Mount Kenya, Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro; Uganda's Rwenzori Mountains, Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia Atlas Mountains and Ethiopia's Semien Mountains.
African County Ski Resort Name Number of Chair Lifts
Jebel Toubkal, Morocco Oukaïmeden 7
Blida, Algeria Chréa 3
Maluti mountains Lesotho Afriski 2
Drakensberg South Africa Tiffindell 5
Middle Atlas, Morocco Michlifen 2
Matroosberg South Africa Sailor Mountain 2

More Facts About Africa

Africa and Europe are separated by less than 9 miles at the Strait of Gibraltar.

Africa contains the world’s largest desert, the Sahara, which makes up an area greater in size than the entire continental U.S.

Africa has 54 countries, South Sudan is the newest and Liberia is the oldest republic.

Africa has over 25% of the world’s bird species.

Africa has over 85% of the world’s elephants and over 99% of the remaining lions are on the African continent.

Africa is the second largest covering 20.5% of the earth’s total land area.

Africa is the second most populous continent with about 1.1 billion people or 16% of the world’s population.

African continent is the world’s oldest populated area.

Africa's Kalahari Desert is enormous; it stretches across seven African countries of Angola, Botswana a Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.

Chic African Culture and The African Gourmet=

How Are You Feeling Today? Find an African Proverb or Story to Match Your Mood

How Are You Feeling Today?

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

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Folklore Meets Science

Folklore Meets Science
African stories that explain the universe

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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African Studies

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African Culture and traditions