This Ultimate gift guide will not only make shopping for your favorite home cook a breeze. It leaves you confident that your gift will be used.
As much as you love the idea of fresh bread in the morning and a fancy kitchen mixer, do you have the space for it? Do you plan to make fresh bread once a week? There are a few gifts that made it until the end of January before they go to the top shelve. How high? Well, PULL out the ladder high and never thought about until another holiday season. With the dreadful thought of yet another bread maker or heaven forbid yogurt maker; you hope they tasted the fresh bread you made 3 Christmases ago right after they gifted you with one. Imagine the horror of yet another BREAD MAKER because they forgot they got you one years ago! Whew!
This ultimate gift guide features products that not only make everyday home cooking effortless, but they are also affordable and a great way to introduce your friends and loved ones to West African cooking. Don’t forget to leave a small gift tag on where you got these because they for sure will be replenished. Could be new for you, or different but it sure is guaranteed delicious for all.
1. ESSIESPICE SIGNATURE SAUCE COLLECTION
With this collection, Essie Bartels takes you from breakfast through dinner and everything in between. You see her love for travel in each jar with influences from Asia, the Caribbean, South America and Europe. If you’re not familiar with jollof , her New Sauce LOFF is a jar to grab and gift.
2. EGUNSIFOODS WEST AFRICAN SOUPS
Most meals start with some sort of a base. Yemisi’s amazing soup bundle is definitely a foundation for many amazing meals to come. This is a gift that will keep on giving. These soups can go from traditional egusi soup recipes to amazing beef stews. Absolutely a bundle of joy to someone you care for.
3. POKSPICES
Abena Foli is bringing the holy trinity of West African cooking to your kitchen with her spice blends. Chili peppers, ginger and onion/garlic. Bold flavors and just a dash goes a long way. The intended person for this blend will definitely be calling for more. And I love the kick, if you like some well-rounded spice in your everything, this is it for you.
4. NESIS TEA
For the friend who loves to entertain, be it kids or adults. These teas are amazing for kid friendly moments or craft cocktails. Or just pour over a glass of ice and enjoy. Her new product Minted SAMIYA is a keeper.
5. REVAMPED
Karen is keeping things simple yet flavor packed with this one if a kind ebook. Revamp is a collection of delicious healthy recipes for that well needed fresh start. This one is for all but if you have a bus professional in your life, there will love this.
6.IYA FOODS
Toyin has it all! Traditional west African spices and some pretty amazing baking mixes. Want to try some different baking products? Her plantain / Cassava flour will bring something new to your corner. Add a bag to your gift basket, ’tis the season for baked treats.
7.MANIFEST KITCHEN
The broad smile on Michaella’s face gives away her love for cooking. For the one who doesn’t want things here is an experience they will enjoy. A cooking West African cooking class for every skill level. And if you’re in the North Carolina area, a private dining experience is definitely a must. Who wouldn’t want this gift!
8.MANTOHS YUMMY SNACKS
I remember Christmas from home, Cameroon; You are offered chin chin when we visited during the holidays. Carine has some favorite snacks for everyday gifting. These cannot be reserved for the holidays only. Add them to that charcuterie board.
We are almost two years into the pandemic, people are learning more about West African food. Trader joe’s has packaged jollof on the shelves with mixed reviews and boy are there options when it comes to plantain chips nowadays. So many stayed home, are cooking more and being a tart more adventurous. Especially when it comes to what they eat. Hope this guide introduces or continues your journey on being adventurous and bold in the kitchen. Try new recipes, cook from your heart and have fun.
Follow along to see some amazing recipes you can create with these gifts starting with this SEAFOOD CURRY
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