Magwinya, also known as vetkoek, has a long history in South Africa and is a popular dish among many South Africans. Over time, magwinya became a staple food for many people in South Africa, particularly those in townships and rural areas. It was a cheap and easy food to…
I am ashamed to say that I am not a reader, and the other day, as we finished installing tons of bookshelves in our apartment, my husband remarked how few books the both of us have as compared to our two-year-old. She loves books and even insists on sleeping…
As a self proclaimed meat lover. If someone had told me years ago that I would even consider cutting out meat during the week, I would not have believed them. In part because growing up, a meal always consisted of 3 things; Meat, starch and vegetables. Which is why…
I personally don’t have any issues with vegetables and fruits, and until 2014 when I was pregnant with my 1st daughter, avocados were the only fresh produce I didn’t eat. It bothered me a lot because visually; that creamy, chunky goodness looked heavenly, but it never translated that way…
Jubilee: Recipes from Two Centuries of African American Cooking by Toni Tipton-Martin – This James beard award winning cookbook is worth the hype and then some. Filled with a few southern classics like fried chicken and corn bread to orange biscuits. This is a must for any home cook…