Name: Kedjenou Eaten in: Côte d’Ivoire Foodie: Linda Kedjenou is one of Côte d’Ivoire’s hidden gem. From the cooking method, traditionally in a hermetically sealed calabash or in a pressure cooker for modern kitchens, to the simplicity of the ingredients,
Author: Tropical Foodies
Coconut Crumble, a tropical twist to a Fall favorite
Name: Coconut crumble Foodie: Maryse As autumn is upon us and we long for the long hot summer nights, we need comfort food. In my case, comfort desserts!
Bofloto, Bofrot: chewy, doughy, street fare from Ghana
Name: Bofrot, Boflot, Togbei Eaten in: Ghana Foodie: Linda Is there a country/culture in the world that doesn’t have its version of fried dough? Ghana certainly does. The bofrot, bofloto are ubiquitous street snacks in that country. I like the doughy, chewy version with a slight tinge of nutmeg.
Pineapple jam or a good way to add a tropical taste to your breakfast, lunch or dinner
Name: Pineapple jam Eaten in: Caribbean and elsewhere Foodie: Gen I am not a big jam-and-jelly fan. However I was craving for pineapple the other day and the fresh ones at the supermarket were looking pale and not sweet enough to be eaten as is. Turning those not-so-good-looking pineapples into jam seemed like a good… Continue reading Pineapple jam or a good way to add a tropical taste to your breakfast, lunch or dinner