The African Gourmet: African Cuisine, Folktales and Cultural Stories

Sudan has the most pyramids and these facts are not taught in school. Which country has the most pyramids; Sudan is the answer. Pyramid construction is recognized as Egyptian; Sudan has more than 350 pyramids, the most numerous in the world. Sudan has more than 350 pyramids, double the number found in Egypt. They were constructed in Nubia to serve as tombs for royal families and wealthy citizens. Nubian pyramids differ from the Egyptian because they were built tall and narrow with offering temples. The area of the Nile valley known as Nubia lies within present-day Sudan. Nubian pyramids are pyramids that were built by the rulers of the ancient Kushite kingdoms. More than 350 pyramids grouped into five sites namely Meroë, El-Kurru, Jebel Barkal, Nuri, and later Sedeinga Sudan. They were constructed in Nubia over a period of a few hundred years to serve as tombs for the kings and queens and wealthy citizens. Where are Sudan pyramids mostly located? In a desert i...

Homemade authentic Egyptian spice mix Dukkah, or Dukkha is an Egyptian spice mix of countless variations of herbs, toasted nuts, and spices sprinkled over eggs, meat, poultry, pasta, rice or vegetables. You can use Dukkah as a rub for grilled ostrich, steak, chicken or fish.  Egyptian Dukkah is a traditional spice blend that consists of roasted nuts, seeds, and herbs. It is typically used as a dip for bread or fresh vegetables, or as a seasoning for meat, fish, or salads. Dukkah has a rich and nutty flavor that adds depth and complexity to any dish.  Dukkah can be made with different combinations of ingredients, such as almonds, hazelnuts, sesame seeds, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Some variations also include dried fruits, coconut, or chili flakes. Dukkah is easy to make at home and can be stored in an airtight container for several weeks.  To make dukkah, simply toast the nuts and seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and golden, then transfer ...

Old and Modern Lighthouses of Egypt and Morocco Lighthouses of Egypt and Morocco Cap Spartel Lighthouse in Morocco Discover information on the oldest lighthouse in the world, the Pharos of Alexandria in the African country of Egypt. Point Cires is a peninsula and two islands off the northern coast of Morocco within the Strait of Gibraltar. Strait of Gibraltar is a vital shipping channel connecting the Mediterranean Sea with the Atlantic Ocean, lying between southernmost Spain and northwestern most Africa. Strait of Gibraltar is 36 miles or 58 km long and narrows to 9 miles 15 km in width between Point Cires Morocco and Point Marroquí Spain. The islands have a lighthouse and many years ago, people decided to explore Strait of Gibraltar waters by boat. During the day, they could find their way back to the landing-place by looking for a pile of rocks that had been left there. These were the first-day marks. However, how could they find their way home at night? Since much of ...

The Secret Language of African Herbs and Spices Flowers may be beautiful, but in Africa, herbs and spices hold hidden power . South African herbal medicine practitioners — known as Nyanga — seek the nature of illness and its cure by meditating or going into a trance to receive guidance from ancestral spirits or God. In their practice, every herb and spice carries meaning, healing energy, and history. Herbal medicine has been Africa’s primary form of healing since ancient times . In South Africa today, flowers and foliage are distilled for essential oils used in aromatherapy, herbal treatments, and food. Herbs are typically the leafy parts of plants, while spices come from roots, bark, stems, or seeds — each holding cultural symbolism and medicinal power. Did you know? Many African healers believe that herbs carry not just medicinal properties but spiritual energy. The Nyanga see each plant as a messenger from the ancestors, guiding healing and b...

Ancestral Advice on Love: African Proverbs on Trust and Healing African elders share ancestral advice on love and marriage through wise proverbs. Love is more than emotion—it is a discipline, a rhythm, and a lifelong study. African proverbs remind us that what the heart desires, wisdom must sustain. When divorced couples share lessons learned from failure, they become modern griots of love, passing on ancestral advice that echoes across generations. By contemplating their words, we gain insight into the intricacies of building and nurturing lasting connections. This reflection mirrors an African proverb on marital harmony that teaches balance between listening and leading within a relationship. Sweetness and Struggle As love evolves, its seasons shift between sweetness and trial—see the symbolism of honey in love and marriage for how African traditions frame vows, sweetness, and change. The sweetness of honey reminds us that pleasure and pain ...

How to Fry Coconut Garden Eggs Eggplants. Healthier version of fried eggplants is roasted eggplants, potatoes and vegetables This simple Fried Eggplant recipe creates an easy crispy texture and only needs a couple of unique ingredients Chic African Culture What are garden eggs? Garden eggs are a smaller variety of the eggplant that is highly cultivated and valued in most sub-Saharan African countries. The garden egg gets its name from the small size of the eggplant and is roughly the same size as a chicken egg. In African Igbo society, the garden egg represents fruitfulness and good fortune. Fried Coconut Garden Eggs Ingredients 1 large eggplant, peeled and finely diced 2 medium eggs, beaten 1½ coconut water ¼ cup coconut milk 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup coconut flakes Ground dry hot peppers to taste Salt and pepper to taste Oil for frying in a deep fat fryer Directions Add all ingredients adding more flour if necessary ...

Oodles of interesting true and false fun facts plus stats to keep you in the know of African geography.  Logger in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Did you know that The Sudd is a vast swamp in the north-central region of South Sudan in Africa? Formed by the White Nile, its size varies but can reach some 15% of the country's total area during the rainy season, making it is one of the world's largest wetlands. Lake Victoria, the world's largest tropical lake and the second largest freshwater lake, is shared among three countries. Lying mainly in Tanzania and Uganda but bordering on Kenya Lake Victoria is a lifeline of Africa. North America's Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake. There are about a dozen countries in the world that have two capitals, but only one has three, South African cities: Pretoria, Cape Town, and Bloemfontein. Madagascar is the 4th large isl...

Kenya 1900 to 1950 black and white photos of life, music, and smiles. Learn where Kenya is plus facts and key information. African women making rugs in Kenya at Fort Hall near Nyeri in 1946. Kenyan men listening to musical instruments, Mombasa, Kenya 1905 Coffee picking north of Nairobi Kenya in 1936 Kikuyu Tribe in Nyeri, Mt. Kenya 1935 Karantania market day between Nairobi and Nyeri in 1930 Rift Valley Nairobi Kikuyu woman on the road home 1920 Where in Africa is Kenya Kenya is in Eastern Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean, between Somalia and Tanzania. Kenya has five border countries in all, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. The population is heavily concentrated in the west along the shore of LakeVictoria ; other areas of high density include the capital of Nairobi, and in the southeast along the Indian Ocean coast. Kenya is the economic, financial, and transport hub of East Africa. The Kenyan Highlands comprise one of t...

Healing Gardening Ideas Five Plants to Grow. Five most popular indigenous healing garden plants are aloe leaves, African ginger, milkweed, cancer bush and devils claw root. Indigenous healing garden plants aloe leaves, African ginger, milkweed, cancer bush and devils claw root are African indigenous healing medicines. Aloe Vera Aloe leaves are traditionally used for stomach complaints, arthritis, eczema, conjunctivitis, hypertension, and stress. They are also used to treat skin irritations and bruises. Aloe produces two substances, gel and latex, which are used for medicines.   Aloe gel is the clear, jelly-like substance found in the inner part of the aloe plant leaf. Aloe latex comes from just under the plant's skin and is yellow in color.  The useful parts of aloe are the gel and latex. The gel is obtained from the cells in the center of the leaf, and the latex is obtained from the cells just beneath the leaf skin. Aloe vera’s use can be traced back 6,000 years...

Here are 30 clear ancestral enemy African proverbs and sayings on love, hate, war and peace; the messages are clear. 1939 Madagascar Island African proverbs are common African sayings used by honored ancestry. The African proverb is not only used by regular peoples but also by the wisest and brightest of world scholars. By using African proverbs, parents encourage their children, teachers instructed their pupils, authors impressed their readers, orators moved their auditors and preachers warned and guided their congregations in ways of uprightness and truth. Leaders of men in all departments of life have used African proverbs with confidence and power and quoted them freely in their meetings and counsels. African proverbs have enriched the tales of travelers, strengthened the convictions of moralists, been received as warnings by the wayward, furnished rules of conduct for tradesmen consoled the downtrodden and depressed and stimulated the young to an earnest endeavor. In ...