Blog posts of '2010' 'May'

This Memorial Day we want to honor some of the exceptional African American heroes who have served our country over the years. We hope you all have a blessed Memorial Day! Milton Olive III [caption id="attachment_3449" align="alignnone" width="237" caption="Milton Olive III"][/caption] Milton Oli...

Thought you all might enjoy this video: Check out the Africa Imports web site to find African products, articles, history, proverbs and more!...

[caption id="attachment_3443" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Neem Advance Toothpaste"][/caption] Neem Advance Toothpaste Take the natural way to clean, healthy teeth with this neem leaf toothpaste. Neem leaf, a natural antibacterial has been combined with herbs to give you complete natural ...

"Do not boast about yourself before performing an event, but after the event." - Proverb from Kenya Where did this proverb come from? In the Kisii Ethnic Group in Southwestern Kenya many people especially hunters used to brag about how they would kill their prey for their evening meals, but most o...

With summer just around the corner, we can look forward to sunny afternoons at the beach, weekend day trips, camping, and more! However we also have to worry about sunburn and mosquito bites. How can Africa provide us with natural solutions for these summer irritations? Sunburn [caption id="attachm...

Spice up your palette this summer with the delicious flavors of Madagascar! WHAT YOU NEED: 2 boneless chicken breast halves, cut in bite size chunks 2/3 cup canned coconut milk 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper or tomato, sliced and chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp...

[caption id="attachment_3428" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Moroccan Mud Shea Butter"][/caption] Ever think mud would give you better skin? It may seem surprising, but using Moroccan mud is one of the best ways to purify and heal damaged worn-out skin. This shea butter, Moroccan mud blend ...

[caption id="attachment_3423" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Paulin and Moses"][/caption] At Africa Imports, a percentage of the money we make goes towards supporting the Moukondo Orphanage in Congo. We pay for the cost of meals and expenses for about 200 orphan children. Here’s what a frie...

[caption id="attachment_3418" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Indian Hemp and Haitian Vetiver Soap"][/caption] Hemp butter when used in skin care products and soap can do wonders for dry, irritated skin. Full of essential fatty acids as well as vitamin A, B, D and K. These plus many other nu...

Add some African flavors to your week with this delicious African chicken stew! INGREDIENTS: 2 pounds stewing chicken 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1 teaspoon "Mrs. Dash" seasoning 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 cups oil 1 large pepper, chopped 2 large onions 4 oun...