Originally posted on 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…
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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 […]
Volup’thé- A World Class Vegetarian Lunch in Abidjan,Côte d’Ivoire
Originally posted on flânerie féminine:
[Blog post by fellow flâneuse Jeanette from Global Grazers] Abidjan is a city that has traditionally been known for its sophistication, culture, and joie…
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 […]
South Africa’s Lion King
Since we have all been a bit under the weather with a harmattan bug this week, I decided to share a photo from our South African archives with you today. […]
Sauce Aubergine Recipe a la Grand Mère Akouba
My husband has very fond childhood memories of his beloved grandmother, the family matriarch — Akouba — preparing this sauce for him and his brother on days when she was […]
High Style in the Heart of Abidjan’s Business District
Whether you are in Abidjan on a quick business trip or you have moved here as an expat, I am certain you have noticed that shopping in Côte d’Ivoire is […]