Name: Pikliz (Haitian spicy slaw) Eaten in: Haiti Foodie: Linda That’s a fiery one! The kind of spice that widen your eyes and clear your nasal and throat passages. I had early cold symptoms when my pikliz was ready to taste: as soon as I tried a spoonful,
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Poulet DG, Chicken, managing director-style
Name: Poulet DG Eaten in: Cameroon Foodie: Linda If you meet someone from Cameroun, mention “Poulet DG” and you will definitely bring a smile to their face. And for a reason! The name of this specialty from Cameroun means, Chicken MD (managing director). Apparently, only well-to-do managing directors could afford to eat such a rich dish, hence its… Continue reading Poulet DG, Chicken, managing director-style
Pumpkin is not an Halloween exclusive; treat yourself with this squash soup on a regular basis!
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!