Blog posts of '2010' 'June'

Tomorrow marks the 33rd anniversary of Seychelles Independence from Great Britain in 1976. In honor of Seychelles, here are some interesting facts about the country: - Seychelles held a three-month-long party after gaining independence. - The main source of income in Seychelles is tourism followed...

Neem oil is one of India’s most famous skin care secrets. While Africa is known for cocoa and shea butter, India is known for its neem oil. It is a great way to relieve yourself of scaly, sunburned skin, dry skin, or pesky insect bites. Neem oil is an excellent moisturizer, high in Vitamin E, rich ...

We've just added a huge selection of African jewelry to our new items page! Check them out! Go to our new items page. Below is just one of the many jewelry sets available: [caption id="attachment_3477" align="alignnone" width="136" caption="Elephant Pendant Necklace and Earring Set"][/caption] Th...

In Senegal, this salad may be used both as an appetizer or as a salad following the main dish. Enjoy this delicious, light salad anytime this summer! How To Make It! In a salad bowl: Combine 2 to 3 cups any kind of lettuce, and arrange in mounds on 6-7" salad plates. Chop 4 hard boiled eggs fine...

We all love the juicy, sweet taste of orange, but have you ever thought about using it on your skin? The truth is orange extract has many benefits for your skin, hair and all-over health! Every part of an orange is beneficial for the skin. When you eat orange or drink orange juice, you supply your...

It may sound crazy, but a major part of failure for many people is that they try too hard not to fail. The key to succeeding is to focus on winning instead of trying to avoid losing. The most successful people focus on a big reward. It is hard to think of many great people who focused on avoiding ri...

[caption id="attachment_3467" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Black Seed Cleansing Tea"][/caption] Cleanse Your Body With Healing From Nature This tea combines a combination of 12 specially selected herbs to assist the body in the detoxification process while helping to restore normal bowel...

With Father's Day just around the corner, we've had a lot of questions about how father's are shown appreciation Africa. So we did some research and hope you'll find the information helpful! Maybe you can even incorporate some of the African traditions into your Father's Day celebration this year.

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Got a sweet tooth this summer? Serve up this delectable dessert from Gabon! What You'll Need: 8 Bananas 1 Egg 2 Tbsp. Orange Juice 1/2 Cup Bread Crumbs 1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil 3 Tbsp. Sour Cream 1 Tbsp. Brown Sugar What To Do: 1. Cut the bananas in three uniformly diagonal pieces. 2. Beat 1 egg l...

[caption id="attachment_3458" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Fathers Day Gift Basket"][/caption] Not sure what to get that special man in your life for Fathers Day? Trade the typical golf balls and neckties for something that is authentic and one-of-a-kind.This Fathers Day Gift Basket inclu...