Kwacoco and Mbanga Soup (Timbana Mbusa) Mami keep me last pan. Growing up We had food sold at school, and if I can afford it I would buy food at school for lunch. The food that was sold at school changed from day to day. There was Kwacoco and mbanga soup, ekwang,...
As I walk down the main street of Buea Town I could smell someone was frying chin chin. The smell is so distinct, I cannot mistake it. I think of a friend who lives around the area where the smell is coming from so I can pay them a visit. My mouth is watering as I...
As any Buea pickin or anyone who’s ever experienced the joys of ekwang would tell you, it is a very special dish, if you are patient enough to wait to dig in. Rolling the grated cocoyams in pre-cut cocoyam leaves, sweet bitter leaves, spinach, mustard greens, or any...
Food is the best and most natural way to connect with others some of my best friendships were formed around food. The sharing of food, whether cooking or eating puts people in a relaxed, happy and conversational mood, thus the sharing goes beyond food. In this blog, I will share some of my favorite recipes and some cultural background to these recipes. I will also share recipes from friends in my community, far and near so we can experience different foods from around the world.