I am a self-proclaimed lover of coffee. All kinds of coffee. I love the smell, the flavor and the ritual surrounding it. In Senegal, I encountered a brew that deserves a special Foodie International mini mention. Café Touba, named for Senegal’s holy city, is a beloved caffeinated staple in a country where the coffee culture runs deep. Read more
Even though I’ve spent the past year traversing the globe to experience local meals, it’s rare to be blessed with the opportunity to enter someone’s home and share a meal with them. As any foodie knows, home cooking is always the best cooking, and nothing is better than being invited to break bread with a local family in a new country. Not only is there a sense of being a part of a community, it’s an amazing way to learn about the local culture. Read more
