Recently, when I asked chef Pierre Thiam why West African cuisine was suddenly being touted as a new food trend, he laughed and said, “It’s been around for a few thousand years.” Then he thought for a ...

So what is the African Diaspora? The African Diaspora includes cultures descended from Africa all over the world. These recipes from the African Diaspora include traditional African American recipes, ...

What do white South Africans eat? In this video, I explore the traditional dishes of the Afrikaner community in South Africa, a cultural blend of Dutch, French, and local African influences. From ...

This popular Ethiopian recipe, also spelled doro wett, is served in homes as well as in local restaurants, and is eaten with injera, the spongy bread served at most meals. Saba Hailemichael, sous chef ...

Mealtimes are moments of great gatherings for families. In most African countries, such as Mali, Somalia, through Guinea, Nigeria and Eritrea, people use their fingers instead of a spoon, fork and ...