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In Edibles

The Practical and Spiritual Benefits of the Red Palm

25 November25 November Author J. L. James Estimated read time 6 min read
Red Palm Nut Fruit
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Which tree keeps giving, and giving? Why the Elaeis guineensis, of course. The red palm tree is best known for the Read More
Tags: #Ghana #Palm oil #Palm wine #Red Palm nut oil #Rhynchophorus ferruginous
In Nature and Well-being Plant Care

Discover the Amazing Benefits of the Leaf of Life Plant

28 September06 March Author J. L. James Estimated read time 6 min read
Leaf of Life Plant
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I was recently gifted an amazing Leaf of Life plant by an aunt. Little did I know that this plant Read More
Tags: #African Spritiuality #Byrophyllum Pinnatum #Ghana #Indoor plants #Jamaica #Kalanche Pinata #life of life #Plant care #Plant Medicine #Tameawu
In Africa Nature Wisdom

Wisdom in the Adinkra for Adaptability: Denkyem

17 April31 March Author J. L. James Estimated read time 4 min read
Denkyem poster with symbol and saying in both English and Twi
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Proverb for Denkyem - 'The crocodile lives in water yet breathes air.' Adinkra are ancient symbols from Africa which represent Read More
Tags: #Adinkra #African Proverbs #Akan #American Crocodile #Denkyem #Ghana #Mindfulness
In Africa Nature Wisdom

How to Find the Wisdom of Nature in Adinkra Symbols

05 January31 March Author J. L. James Estimated read time 7 min read
ADINKRAHENE, king of all the adinkrhene symbols
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Welcome to this new blog post series on the wisdom of nature found the Adinkra symbols. Adinkra Adinkra symbols are Read More
Tags: #abstract #Adinkra #African tribal design #Akan #Bono #decoration #Ghana #Ivory Coast #Proverbs #symbols #tribal
In Recipes Spices

Make Delicious Kelewele (Spicy Fried Plantains) Diaspora Style

04 January04 February Author J. L. James Estimated read time 3 min read
Kwelewele, Spiced Plantain snack © J. L . James
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If you have been following me, you will know I love plantains. That's right, the bigger cousin to the common Read More
Tags: #African Snack #Diaspora #Ghana #Kelewele #Plantain #West Africa
In Fruit Recipes

How to Make the Most Delicious and Nutritious Zobo Drink

12 August11 November Author J. L. James Estimated read time 4 min read
Glass of Zobo with a pineapple al fresco.
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Sweet, tangy, spicy, imagine all these flavours dancing on your tongue in a delectable union called Zobo. Here is your Read More
Tags: #Caribbean drink #Fruit drink #Ghana #Hibiscus Sabdariffa #Jamaica #Nigeria #Non-alcoholic drink #Roselle #Sorrel #Zobo

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