Hi, I am joy

I explore food cultures through cooking, travel, and the stories behind the flavors we share.

latest explorations

  • Piri-piri Chicken

    This homemade per-peri roast chicken with spicy, tangy flavors, explores a recipe inspired by Mozambican cuisine.

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  • Suya-style Chicken

    A suya-style roast chicken with spicy flavors, explores a recipe inspired by Nigerian street food and Nigerian “Yaji” nutty spice blends.

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Here, I recreate recipes using everyday cooking skills. Sometimes it’s a win, sometimes it’s a mess — so drop your tips and insights if you’ve got any.

  • Shakshouka

    Eggs poached in tomatoes. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, brunch !

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  • Mikate - Congolese Donuts

    Sweet fried dough. Also called Puff-puff (Nigeria) or Botokoin (Togo) among many other names.

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  • Bariis Iskukaris

    Traditional Somali rice dish with spices

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  • Chicken Kedjenou - Ivorian Chicken Stew

    Slow-cooked chicken with tomatoes

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Follow the journey on youtube

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Tried Somali Rice (Bariis Iskukaris) 🇸🇴 — It was a FAIL 🤦‍♀️Any tips ?

Tried Somali Rice (Bariis Iskukaris) 🇸🇴 — It was a FAIL 🤦‍♀️Any tips ?

French Food Critic’s Chakchouka Recipe 🍳 — Shockingly Delicious!

French Food Critic’s Chakchouka Recipe 🍳 — Shockingly Delicious!

I Made Ivory Coast’s Kedjenou — Did I Get It Right?

I Made Ivory Coast’s Kedjenou — Did I Get It Right?

Tried Congolese Donuts (Mikate) 🍩 — They Looked Like Aliens 😅

Tried Congolese Donuts (Mikate) 🍩 — They Looked Like Aliens 😅

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