Sumac: a sour eastern spice made from the fruits of the same-named plant.
Sumac is a spice with a bright tangy flavor and a deep reddish-burgundy color. It looks like coarse powder or small flakes and is often ass…
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The taste of tropical Africa: soup with egusi and okra
If the kitchen is a language, then West Africa speaks in dialects of rich spices, thick textures, and the aromas of palm oil. At the center…
Yam: a giant root that nourishes the tropics
Yam is a general name for several species of plants in the Dioscorea genus (Dioscorea). Although in the West and in some stores it is often…
Sweet Potato: More than Just a Sweet Potato
Sweet potato, which we often call "sweet potato," actually has nothing in common with regular potatoes, except for its shape and growing lo…