Pinto Beans
One of the most basic, yet most essential staples of the African diet is the pinto bean! Why? Because pinto beans have two very important qualities: they are very nutritious, and they are very economical. This relative low cost of this food item makes them very...
Ugali
Ugali (oo-gah-lee) is a common staple in much of Eastern and Southern Africa. It is made of cornmeal flour and water and cooked to a dough-like consistency. Ugali is relatively inexpensive and is, therefore, easily available to the poor. Because it has little to no...
Paper Bead Necklace
The women of Uganda have learned to create beautiful paper beads out of old magazines and recycled paper. Many of these women are victims of civil war, HIV/AIDS, poverty and hunger. Many organizations have been created to help these women make a better life for...
Arepas
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups mesa flour (precooked corn flour) 2 1/4 cup warm water 2 Tablespoons butter, melted 3 Tablespoons oil, or nonstick cooking spray Directions: Stir the salt into the flour. Slowly add the water and mix to form dough. Add the...About Passport to the Nations
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