Name: Joumou soup (butternut squash soup) Eaten in: Haiti Foodie: Gen While the pumpkin is an October symbol in North America, squash is rather a January 1st symbol in Haiti. Indeed, January 1st 1804 marked the independence of Haiti and the first day the newly freed slaves were able to have Joumou soup, a… Continue reading Pumpkin is not an Halloween exclusive; treat yourself with this squash soup on a regular basis!
Category: Beef
Bananes au four, or how to bake plantains in style
Name: Bananes au four (Baked plantains) Eaten in: Some Ivorian households 🙂 Foodie: Maryse Looking for a quick supper for a weeknight? Well, here’s the perfect recipe! Simple, healthy and
Samosas-where India and Kenya meet
Name: Samosas Eaten in: India, Kenya Foodie: Elodie Samosas are one of those dishes that can be accommodated any way you like. They are often found on the appetizers list of Indian restaurants and they are also found in Kenyan cuisine, which has a lot of Indian influence and in Senegalese cuisine. The main distinction to all those… Continue reading Samosas-where India and Kenya meet