Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. So what is the African Diaspora? The African Diaspora includes cultures descended from Africa all over the world. These recipes ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- It is a kitchen truth universally acknowledged that mothers cook with expediency and grandmothers cook with love. Across cultures and classes, grandmas are the tender guardians of ...

PITTSBURGH — Alexander Smalls was a professional opera singer before he reinvented himself as a chef and restaurateur. So it’s no surprise he brings an artist’s eye to the recipes he created for his ...

The US dining scene boasts hundreds of culturally specific restaurants, but when it comes to African food, we seem to have little beyond Ethiopian. Why don’t we have a better selection of that ...

In recent times, more and more black chefs have started searching their roots to celebrate the culinary history of the African diaspora. Among the foods they’re using in both traditional and ...

From the tangy, spongy injera of Ethiopia to the rich, nutty egusi soup of West Africa, African cuisine offers a world of vibrant flavors and traditions. These dishes are more than just meals—they’re ...

It's easy to forget that in a past life Smalls was also a Grammy- and Tony Award-winning opera singer. You’ve written books before about African American food and the African diaspora, but this ...

Editor's note: This is the first story in our five-part Pflugerville Pfoodie series, where we showcase locally owned restaurants. The series will continue in next week's edition. On most days, Tina ...