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The African Gourmet

Welcome to the African Gourmet Foodways Archives

Archiving the intangible systems of African food.
African food are a system of knowledge

Africa told through food, memory, and time.

A digital archive of African food, memory, and time

Archiving the intangible systems of African food

A science-based guide to cooking edible vegetable leaves

Nutrient-Dense Greens for Wellness and Sustainability
UN

How UN Peacekeeping Reshapes Daily Food Life

Gastronomic Footprint
eggs

Pickled Eggs

Folklore Microbiology
Mathematics of the Hunt

Mathematics of the Hunt

Indigenous Mathematics of the Hunt in Southern Africa

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The African Gourmet Accessibility Commitment

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African woman farmer

She Feeds Africa

Before sunrise, after sunset, seven days a week — she grows the food that keeps the continent alive.

60–80 % of Africa’s calories come from her hands.
Yet the land, the credit, and the recognition still belong to someone else.

Read her story →

To every mother of millet and miracles —
thank you.

The African Gourmet Foodways Archive

Feeding a continent

This document archives the foodway of the Mopane worm

This document archives the foodway of the Mopane worm

Entomophagy, Seasonal Protein, Cultural Delicacy Entomophagy, Seasonal Protein, Cultural Delicacy
Polio, Disability, and the Architecture of Hunger in Kano

Polio and the Architecture of Hunger

Food & Disability
Water's cultural significance

Water's Cultural Significance

From Ancient Wells to Space-Age Filters

African Gourmet FAQ

Archive Inquiries

Why "The African Gourmet" if you're an archive?

The name reflects our origin in 2006 as a culinary anthropology project. Over 19 years, we have evolved into The African Gourmet Foodways Archive—a structured digital repository archiving the intangible systems of African food: the labor, rituals, time, and sensory knowledge surrounding sustenance. "Gourmet" signifies our curated, sensory-driven approach to this preservation, where each entry is carefully selected, contextualized, and encoded for long-term cultural memory.

What distinguishes this archive from other cultural resources?

We maintain 19 years of continuous cultural documentation—a living timeline of African expression. Unlike static repositories, our archive connects historical traditions with contemporary developments, showing cultural evolution in real time.

How is content selected for the archive?

Our curation follows archival principles: significance, context, and enduring value. We preserve both foundational cultural elements and timely analyses, ensuring future generations understand Africa's complex cultural landscape.

What geographic scope does the archive cover?

The archive spans all 54 African nations, with particular attention to preserving underrepresented cultural narratives. Our mission is comprehensive cultural preservation across the entire continent.

Can researchers access the full archive?

Yes. As a digital archive, we're committed to accessibility. Our 19-year collection is fully searchable and organized for both public education and academic research.

How does this archive ensure cultural preservation?

Through consistent documentation since 2006, we've created an irreplaceable cultural record. Each entry is contextualized within broader African cultural frameworks, preserving not just content but meaning.