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Ivy is the researcher and writer behind The African Gourmet, blending African food, history, and cultural storytelling. Her work is cited by universities, Wikipedia, major news outlets, and global food writers.

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Learn Africa through science, stories, recipes, proverbs, history, and geography — interconnected, just as life is.

Give your children too much freedom and you lose your own

Yesterday, today and tomorrow, children are our future teach them well and let them lead the way.

Yesterday, today and tomorrow, children are our future teach them well and let them lead the way.

Today’s seedlings are tomorrow's flowers – African Proverb

He who teaches children learns more than they do.

Children African proverbs, sayings, and quotes

Children are not dogs; adults are not Gods.

Bricks and mortar make a house, but the laughter of children makes a home.

We have not inherited this land from our ancestors; rather we have borrowed it from our children.

Old men are twice children.

Children speak in the field what they hear in the house.

Do not confine your children to your own learning, for they were born in another time.

He who teaches children learns more than they do.

Parents who are afraid to put their foot down usually have children who step on their toes.

One father is better at caring for ten children than ten children are for one father.

A bad mother wishes for good children.

Children are not dogs; adults are not Gods.

Bricks and mortar make a house, but the laughter of children makes a home.

We have not inherited this land from our ancestors; rather we have borrowed it from our children.

Old men are twice children.

Children speak in the field what they hear in the house.

Do not confine your children to your own learning, for they were born in another time.

He who teaches children learns more than they do.

Parents who are afraid to put their foot down usually have children who step on their toes.

One father is better at caring for ten children than ten children are for one father.

Children speak in the field what they hear in the house.

Treat the earth well: your parents did not give it to you; it was loaned to you by your children. We do not inherit the Earth from our Ancestors; we borrow it from our Children. We are more than the sum of our knowledge; we are the products of our imagination.

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African Gourmet FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The African Gourmet blog about?

The African Gourmet explores African food, history, and culture through recipes, folktales, and proverbs written for curious readers worldwide.

Who writes The African Gourmet?

The blog is written and curated by Ivy, a lifelong historian and storyteller who highlights Africa’s culinary and cultural richness.

How can I find African recipes on this site?

Use the “African Recipes” category or explore posts like African Recipes for regional dishes and ingredients.

Can I share or reprint your articles?

You may share articles with attribution and a link back to The African Gourmet. Reprinting in print or commercial use requires permission.

Where can I learn more about African proverbs and folklore?

Explore our African Proverbs and African Folktales sections for timeless wisdom and stories.

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