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How Hot Pepper Became a Central Condiment in African Cuisine
“Is it spicy?” is the question I am often asked whenever I meet someone who has never tasted African food. No, African food is not always spicy, but yes, it’s true, we love our peppers fresh, dried,...
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Is Red Palm Oil Healthful or Harmful to Your Health?
Red palm oil (Elaeis Guineensis) is arguably one of the most-controversial ingredients of our time. Lately, the Red Gold, as it is nicknamed by some of its fiercest supporters, has become the subject...
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Hostelya in St. Louis, Senegal: The Art of Receiving Tourists the African Way
Hostelya, a gathering of 100 tourism professionals, entrepreneurs, and artists from West Africa and beyond, took place recently in Saint Louis, Senegal. The forum’s main objective was to highlight the...
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Savoring Uganda: First Day in Pearl of Africa
When I received an invitation to speak at the Africa Travel Association’s 39th World Congress in Uganda, I confess that most of what I knew about this country was related to the backlash...
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‘Rumble in the Jungle’: Senegalese Chef Pierre Travels to Congo
“Rumble in the Jungle” refers to the legendary boxing fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, which took place on November 2,1974, in Kinshasa. I was still a little boy, but I have vivid memories...
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Part 3: Learn How To Make Mozzarella on Chef Pierre’s Trip to Italy
Last time I wrote, I discussed my experience traveling to Gragnano, Italy. There, I visited a pasta factory and got an up-close look on how to achieve a chewy and nutty flavor. While in Gragnano,...