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Dangers in Dakar
I’ve just come back from a summer in the US and am surprised by how many dangers-at-your-fingertips in Dakar that I had forgotten about. I mean, of course, delicious dangers to the waistline. Let’s...
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Tipping in Dakar
It never fails. A lovely dinner out winds to an end, we signal for the check and someone at the table will either timidly or boldly ask, “So how much do you guys usually tip in Dakar?” A good question....
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Beersheba & SensaAgri at American Food Store
We’re all bummed that we have to wait until November for the next Dakar Farmers Market, which is where I always stocked up on Beersheba’s Italian sausages, breakfast sausages, ground beef and other...
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Utile supermarket in Ouakam
Welcome to Dakar, Utile! The latest grocery buzz in Ouakam is about the recently opened Utile supermarket, just up the road from YumYum Pizza. My sources (Hi C and L!) say it’s very nice and clean,...
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BBQ Party this weekend!
3 things you need to know. The place to be is Chez Fatou on September 16th. The meat is from SensaAgri farm (the name ‘Richard Belcher’ is one you’re going to know very well soon!) and PROTEA. Reserve...
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WeeliFood catering
This guest post is special to me for three reasons: 1) I love good food made easy in Dakar, 2) I seriously love Ivorian food, 3) the post was contributed by my friend Caroline Bellemare, a Montreal...
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My (hot season) meal planning secrets
Secret #1: Freezer meal rotation I am sure many other busy moms have used this method and I am not the one who invented it, but when I figured out this rhythm last year, I got hooked immediately....
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Frosty, yummy SnoCones by Abracadabra!
Abracadabra Magic Food is helping cool off Dakar with their deliciously flavored shaved ices. Made with mineral water and local syrups, they grind the ice right in front of you and mix in what you...
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5 ways I use Casamance honey (and the 1 place I buy it)
1. Drizzled over pancakes or into oatmeal in place of maple syrup. 2. Mixed with Veronique’s all-peanut butter and some cocoa powder to make a much healthier ‘Faux-tella’ chocolate spread. 3. As a...
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Delivery: Marie’s Kitchen
In light of the delayed re-opening of the Dakar Farmer’s Market, I want to highlight some of the city’s best foodie businesses that deliver. I absolutely have to launch this series with Marie’s...
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