BAOBAB TREE
the tree of life
Numerous legends explain the baobab’s extraordinary shape. From an ancient african legend…. ….The baobab was at the beginning of the world , very vain and strutting about with its superb beauty. God, tired of hearing it , punished him by turning him upside down, and…
LAMU a place like no other
As I look across from Manda island Jetty, I see a sea of wind swept sails in the distance, and there, standing in all its finery, is the Lamu of my dreams… If there are places that cannot be described, but that need to be…
BWINDI Impenetrable forest
Uganda
The Beauty and Diversity of the Wild Forests of Bwindi National park trap one’s soul in a time capsule, when the earth was the dominant force and Mankind was still humble. I can feel the trees breathing around me, the mystical mythical feel of this…
DAMARALAND
Namibia
The wild spaces of Namibia, especially the Desert regions are unique in their landscape and feeling. If you want utter silence but for the wind and the distance yelp of a jackal or the rumble of a desert elephant as it approaches its favourite watering…
THE “FOCACCIA”
A curiosity about this tasty widespread italian type of bread
FOCACCIA is a type of a flat oven-baked italian yeast bread. It’s a salty, moisty, well oiled delicacy, without being greasy, but incredibly light. Focaccia can be defined as a street food, perfect as a snack, as an aperitif, for lunch and for dinner. Food…
DZANGA BAI
“The village of elephants”
Central Africa Republic
As I reflect, I realise that one of the best experiences of my life was spending time amongst the forest elephants at Dzanga Bai. I believe that this unspoiled, pristine and beautiful saline that lies in the Dzanga Sangha National Park, is one of the…
CENTRAL KALAHARI GAME RESERVE
Botswana
As I got through the gates in the remote part of Botswana, far away from the madding crowd, i knew I was home. There is a deep spiritual feeling of well being, when I am in Africa, and it’s probably because it’s the land of…
ELEPHANTS SCRATCHING POST
One of the most pleasurable things an Elephant can do is have a good long Scratch after being in the mud, this relationship with a piece of old Stump, sticking out of the ground is like a love affair, he caresses it with all parts…
LE “KOKO”
Central Africa Republic
I arrived in Central Africa Republic during the rainy season and was immediately overwhelmed by the dense, humid, dark tropical forest. The air was humid and the giant trees were dripping continuously, without ever being able to dry out from the violent downpours that occur…
KUBU ISLAND
Botswana
When I saw this place from a distance, i was immediately intrigued, i felt as i was visiting something in my dreams and that it could not be a reality. Huge baobabs jutting out of Granite boulders, almost like a giants playground, and for miles…
BAOBAB CHOCOLATE COOKIES
Ingredients
3 tablespoon of baobab powder • 350g flour • 250g white sugar • 150g brown sugar • 230g softened butter • 2 eggs • 1 tablespoon vanilla essence • 1 and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 200g chopped dark chocolate • 100g grated coconut • 100g cashew nuts (or other nuts)
CINNAMON ROLLS
Ingredients
For the dough: 600g flour • 1 egg • 80g butter • 70g sugar • 1 teaspoon of salt • 120g warm water • 130g warm milk • vanilla essence • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 2 teaspoon of dry yeast For the filling: 100g brown sugar • 100g melted butter • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon For the icing: 150g icing sugar • vanilla • water q.s
ONIONS FOCACCIA
Ingredients
200g onions • 200g lukewarm water • 1 teaspoon of salt • 2 teaspoon of sugar • 1 spoon of oil • 350g flour 00
