World Wood Day - 21 March 2013
Reblogged from Notes from Africa: As some readers may already know, this blog is primarily about nature in Africa. We love trees and wood! So it is with great pleasure […]
One Lovely Blog Award
We have the honor of thanking teapotfox for sharing the One Lovely Blog Award with us. teapotfox is a wonderful blog filled with crafty ideas that are simple, practical and lovely! […]
The Powerful Women of Grand Bassam
This is one of many photos taken by local photographer F.W.H. Arkhurst in Grand Bassam, Côte d’Ivoire between 1900 and 1910. Could this proud Appollo woman have been amongst those […]
Weekly Photo Challenge: Love
I cannot think of anything more loving than this shared moment of intimacy I happened to capture between mother and child at Pashiputinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal. As the smoke […]
African Rice Made Easy
In Côte d’Ivoire, we eat a lot of rice. When attiéké is not on the table, Jasmine rice, a fragrant, long-grain variety from Asia, is likely to be served. Many […]
Lunch at... Volup'thé [guest post]
Reblogged from flânerie féminine: Abidjan is a city that has traditionally been known for its sophistication, culture, and joie de vivre. With the departure of the African Development Bank for Tunis […]
Côte d’Ivoire’s “Elephants” Are Celebrating Tonight
I am sure it is no surprise to most of you that, as Didier Drogba‘s homeland, Côte d’Ivoire (like much of West Africa) is football obsessed. As the “Elephants” hit […]
Jumbo Cubes – A Proudly African Ingredient
Most of Global Grazers’ Ivorian recipes feature Jumbo Cubes. While Jumbo may not be a standard ingredient on your shopping list, it is as basic a flavor component as salt […]
Sauce Feuille d’Épinard Recipe à la Jeanette
Perhaps it is because I was raised on reruns of “Popeye the SailorMan” or maybe it’s because I’m a health nerd. Either way, “sauce feuille” has always been among my […]
Abidjan Fire Sauce Recipe à la Jeanette
From my previous post on Ginger Tea, you may have gathered that, when I’m sick, I head to the kitchen for a remedy. Since this virus is beginning to feel […]
