Tomato Fish Stew is a fragrant, tomato-forward dish that pairs beautifully with rice, pasta or plantains—an ideal family dinner that’s both comforting and full of flavor. Tomato-based stews are a staple across West Africa and are a familiar comfort food for many households. In Cameroon, where I grew up, tomato stews come in several variations—commonly … Read more

Back home in Africa there are a few surprises Americans rarely mention—one of them is finding garden eggs at a local market. I was thrilled to discover them at the farmers’ market and immediately thought of the many ways they are enjoyed across West and Central Africa. Garden egg, often called Njakatu in Cameroon, is … Read more

African Spinach Stew with Chicken and Shrimp — a vibrant, comforting dish ready in about 30 minutes once your ingredients are prepped. This tasty, nutritious stew pairs perfectly with boiled plantain, cassava (yuca), rice, or fufu. For convenience, use plain frozen chopped spinach: thaw it, squeeze out excess water, and you’re ready to go. If … Read more

I went back to my room that day and wept. The drama I had watched spoke straight to my heart, portraying the final destinies of two lives: one entering heaven and the other going to hell. Though I already believed in heaven and hell, seeing those realities acted out made them feel even more immediate … Read more

These Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Cookies are studded with chocolate chips and lightly spiced with cinnamon for a warm, comforting flavor. They bake quickly—under 10 minutes—and come out with crisp edges and a chewy center. Simple, cozy, and addictive, they’re sure to become a favorite cookie recipe. These cookies combine a slightly chewy center with perfectly … Read more

Cakes are back on the blog! I’d taken a short break from posting cake recipes — though the collection here already includes a few favorites — but a friend’s enthusiastic description of lemon- and orange‑zested bakes pulled me right back into the kitchen. I had promised myself a no‑cooking Sunday, and I mostly kept it, … Read more

Thank you to Annie’s Homegrown for sponsoring this recipe and making my first sponsored post possible. When I moved here almost three years ago, one of the first things I missed was the yogurt I grew up with in Cameroon — slightly tangy, creamy and natural. The mainstream yogurts I tried here tasted rubbery and … Read more

Hello precious ladies, welcome to part two of our series “Lessons from the Bible for Today’s Single Woman.” Today we consider biblical mentorship for single women, focusing mainly on the story of Ruth with brief references to Esther. There is a familiar African saying: what an elder sees sitting down, a young person cannot see … Read more

Marriage is more than a ceremony or a phrase; it’s a daily process of growing together, adjusting, and choosing each other. Some elements are essential for a marriage to thrive. Without them, the relationship will struggle. Below are seven key ingredients that help a marriage not only survive but flourish. 1. Forgiveness Forgiveness is non-negotiable. … Read more

There are several varieties of fufu across West Africa. It can be made from starchy roots like cassava, from green plantain, or from corn. This recipe shows how to make corn fufu — also called fufu corn — a staple served with a wide range of soups and stews. Before we begin, a bit of … Read more