Tag: Food

Tropical Sweet Potato Fries… Or the surest way to culinary heaven

Name: Tropical Sweet Potato Fries Eaten in: West Africa Foodie: Linda Folks: Not all sweet potatoes are created equal, the same applies to the fries made from them. The sweet potatoes found in West Africa have a yellow flesh and are less sweet than their counterparts grown found elsewhere. When turned into fries, they liberate… Continue reading Tropical Sweet Potato Fries… Or the surest way to culinary heaven

Djon djon rice: wonderful haitian delicacy

Name: Djon djon rice (Diri ak djon djon) Eaten in: Haiti Foodie: Gen This post is certainly not about a boring white rice recipe. I feel extremely lucky that my Haitian mom, my Togolese dad and my multicultural friends have introduced me to several fantastic rice dishes. Isn’t it fabulous to be able to match… Continue reading Djon djon rice: wonderful haitian delicacy

Boiled yuca: a great alternative to rice or potatoes

Name: Boiled Yuca Eaten in: East Africa, West Africa, Latin America Guest Foodie: Karine Boiled yuca is commonly used as a side dish in some West African countries because yuca is locally grown and often less expensive than other goods such as rice and potatoes. It is very easy to cook and goes very well… Continue reading Boiled yuca: a great alternative to rice or potatoes