Join Freda’s African Cuisine Cookery Class to explore the evolution of African flavors with a renowned scholar and author. Discover culinary history today.
Join Freda’s African Cuisine Cookery Class to explore the evolution of African flavors with a renowned scholar and author. Discover culinary history today.
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Portglen Road - Guests are welcomed with a cup of tea and a browse of a West African art collection for about 10 minutes. Then the cooking begins, followed by a shared meal.
The experience lasts just under 3 hours.
Roselle hibiscus, known as zobo in Nigeria and sobolo in Ghana, is a plant most likely native to Africa. Its ruby red sepals create a…
- Portglen Road - Guests are welcomed with a cup of tea and a browse of a West African art collection for about 10 minutes. Then the cooking begins, followed by a shared meal.
The experience lasts just under 3 hours.
Roselle hibiscus, known as zobo in Nigeria and sobolo in Ghana, is a plant most likely native to Africa. Its ruby red sepals create a tangy, refreshing drink with medicinal benefits, such as helping to lower blood pressure. In this class, participants work with hibiscus syrup to craft a bubbly cocktail with prosecco. The syrup can also be used for hot tea or a refreshing cool drink.
Jollof rice, the red-orange rice dish that sparked the internet trend known as the Jollof Wars between Ghana and Nigeria, is a delightful meal built on a rich onion, tomato, and chilli sauce in which the rice is cooked. As the spices and ingredients blend together beautifully, guests discover how international ingredients contributed to West Africa’s own melting pot.
The class then moves on to the operator’s mother’s barbecue chicken. As the layers of flavour from onions, garlic, and vinegar come together, participants take a dive into one of West Africa’s famous chicken preparations, similar to poulet yassa.
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Snacks
- African Cooking Class Certificate
- Tea and coffee
- Recipe E-Book
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Snacks
- African Cooking Class Certificate
- Tea and coffee
- Recipe E-Book
- Private transportation
- Private transportation
- Hibiscus Fleur Royale - This cocktail draws on West African inspired roots. It is based on sobolo (hibiscus/sorrel) syrup. Alcoholic and non alcoholic options
- Jollof Rice - Bright and vibrantly red orange Jollof rice, made by steaming rice in a rich and generously spiced tomato based sauce.
- Mama Palm’s BBQ Chicken - Deeply marinated in a vinegary…
- Hibiscus Fleur Royale - This cocktail draws on West African inspired roots. It is based on sobolo (hibiscus/sorrel) syrup. Alcoholic and non alcoholic options
- Jollof Rice - Bright and vibrantly red orange Jollof rice, made by steaming rice in a rich and generously spiced tomato based sauce.
- Mama Palm’s BBQ Chicken - Deeply marinated in a vinegary allium (onion, garlic) sauce and seasoned until the spirits say “it’s enough my child.” The chicken is Smokey barbecued
- Licky Licky (Tamarind) and Mango Sorbet - We make this one ahead of time so you can enjoy something sweet after all your hard work :)
Freda is a distinguished scholar of African cuisine, an accomplished writer, and a published author who invites you to embark on a journey of exploration into the evolution of African culinary traditions over the centuries. Her insights can be found in “The Science of Spice” (DK Books) and “Black Food” (4 Color Books/Penguin Random House). Additionally,…
Freda is a distinguished scholar of African cuisine, an accomplished writer, and a published author who invites you to embark on a journey of exploration into the evolution of African culinary traditions over the centuries. Her insights can be found in “The Science of Spice” (DK Books) and “Black Food” (4 Color Books/Penguin Random House). Additionally, you can read a review of her cultural perspectives in Bon Appétit Magazine at https://shorturl.at/d14fU
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.