Some of my favorite souvenirs I brought back from Africa are my Swazi candles. These handmade candles are created using the same technique as Venice’s Murano glass, using beads of wax, in this case, to craft what looks like stained glass when lit. You can find these gorgeous glowing candles in the States, for […]
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WanderFood Wednesday: Tagine for Two
I had planned to have two other couples over on Monday night for dinner and board games, but two by two they dropped out for various very good reasons. So my husband and I were left with vegetarian tagine – enough for one dinner and two lunches – and were all dressed up with no […]
WanderFood Wednesday: Bobotie – The Ultimate Fusion Recipe
What fascinates me most about the food I found in Africa was what it revealed about the confluence of cultures that have crashed together on the continent. Every food is “fusion,” and Bobotie is perhaps the best example. Its origins trace back to the Dutch East Indies (ie. Indonesia), and the idea of spicing minced […]