E East Africa’s culinary landscape mirrors the diversity of its people and geography. Each country has its own unique cuisine, shaped by its history, geography, and the cultures of its people. Communal dining, a common practice in many African countries, fosters a sense of togetherness, as families and friends often share meals.
East African cuisine,…
B y the time the sun has fully risen, the fishermen of the villages along Lake Tanganyika are already wrapping up the day’s work. Today’s catch was hauled in before twilight could bleed into the morning, and most fish vendor stalls set up by the beach have already been shuttered.
Under the scorching sun, women…
Key Takeaways
Is a plantain just an unripe banana? No. Plantains and bananas are different cultivars of the same genus, not different ripeness stages of the same fruit. Even a fully ripe, black plantain is starchier and firmer than a ripe banana, and it's almost always cooked rather than eaten raw.
Can I substitute banana…
Most locals in Congo live on cassava leaves, sweet potato leaves, rice, potatoes, bananas, beans, yams, fish, chicken, meat, groundnuts and various tropical fruits including bananas, mangoes, pineapples, papayas, passionfruit and more; expats enjoy the fact that veggies and fruits are organic by nature and meat is grass-fed which is something scarce nowadays on our…
Q With ICES advice on North East Atlantic pelagic stocks imminent, the North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy Group (NAPA) states that even the stark warning in 2025, when a 77% cut in mackerel catches was advised, was enough to shock Coastal States into taking political action on sustainable catch-sharing agreements.
The deadlock remains, with no clear…
Q Have you ever walked past the seafood counter and noticed those shimmering, torpedo-shaped fish that seem too good to be true?
Mackerel fish might just be the ocean’s best-kept secret.
This affordable swimmer delivers restaurant-quality taste and impressive health benefits that rival pricier options.
Whether you’re new to seafood or love cooking fish, understanding…
B y the time the sun has fully risen, the fishermen of the villages along Lake Tanganyika are already wrapping up the day’s work. Today’s catch was hauled in before twilight could bleed into the morning, and most fish vendor stalls set up by the beach have already been shuttered.
Under the scorching sun, women…
Mackerel 2027: Higher Catch Advice, Recovery Fragile

