Tag Archives: Africa

Hamba kakuhle, Mr. Mandela (“Goodbye, go well” in Mr. Mandela’s first language, isiXhosa)

Posted on December 6, 2013 by vintagecookbookery

CLICK ABOVE TO PLAY Music – “We Salute You Nelson Mandela” from Global Legends by Bappi Lahiri. Released: 2013 In light of the death of Nelson Mandela yesterday, I thought it might be appropriate to talk about the cookbook, “Ukutya … Continue reading →

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Would you eat a Monkey?

Posted on October 2, 2013 by vintagecookbookery

Ever since our primate ancestors roamed the savannahs of Africa, and later hunter / gatherers foraged for meat and vegetables, humans have eaten meat in great quantities, and in some places and cultures, much more than others. For those of … Continue reading →

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Killing Your Chicken and Eating it Too

Posted on September 23, 2013 by vintagecookbookery

Music – “Chicken Dance (Fastest)” from Chicken Dance Kids Party by Chicken Dance Kids Party. Released: 2012. CLICK ABOVE TO PLAY In this harried, rush-rush-rush Western existence, for the most part, we have lost touch with our food in the … Continue reading →

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