West AfricaJollof rice: a West African love story
Smoky, vibrant and endlessly personal. Meet the rice dish that brings a whole region to the table.
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West Africa
Ethiopia & EritreaInjera: the heart of a shared table
Soft, tangy and beautifully porous: a closer look at injera, the bread beneath the meal.
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MoroccoInside the Moroccan tagine
A distinctive vessel, a generous dish, and a world of flavour beneath the lid.
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The Maghreb & MauritaniaFrom the field notes
The Maghreb & MauritaniaCouscous is more than a side dish
The skills, gestures and gatherings behind a food that crosses borders.
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TunisiaHarissa, beyond the heat
Get to know the Tunisian chilli paste through flavour, craft and cultural context.
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Central Africa & beyondFrom the field notes
Central Africa & beyondCassava: a root with many roles
Why one plant can lead to so many different foods—and why the method matters.
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MalawiFrom the field notes
MalawiNsima and the meaning of a meal
A Malawian staple offers a way to think about food, learning and everyday belonging.
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SenegalFrom the field notes
SenegalCeebu jën: the art of a shared meal
Fish, rice and the practices that turn a dish into a culinary tradition.
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