CINNAMON Cinnamon is a spice, which originally came from the Moluccas (Indonesia) and was brought to Africa by European traders. This seasoning is one of the ingredients in the commonly used five-spice powder. Mostly grown small scale in compound gardens.
Neither yam nor potato!
CASSAVA (MANIOC/TAPIOCA) The cassava is an important source of dietary carbohydrates in the tropical and subtropical areas of the world, with its roots providing food for over 500 million people. It comes with hard and starchy white flesh. This vegetable is the basis in the making of cassava flour. The cassava contains a strong poison,… Continue reading Neither yam nor potato!
Cool Beans
BEANS The bean plants have their origin in Central and South America and were commonly used by the Aztecs. Many variations stem from this ancestral plant: Limas, black beans, pinto beans, white beans, green beans, kidney beans and black-eyed peas, to mention the most common. In Africa black-eyed beans (which are indigenous to the continent,… Continue reading Cool Beans
Barley, Barley, Barley
BARLEY The barley plant is believed to have its origin in the highlands of East Africa. Nowadays it is an important food staple to people in Ethiopia. It is mostly used as an ingredient in different types of bread. Throughout Europe and the US barley is mostly made into malt, an important ingredient in beer… Continue reading Barley, Barley, Barley