Tastes of Togo
Making bean beignets No matter where you go, food plays a vital role in your everyday life. We need food to survive. Food has cultural significance; it brings people together. Food can serve as a form of art. It provides a livelihood for many people: from farmers, to chefs, to butchers, to nutritionists, etc. As an athlete, my view and relationship to food changed drastically. I viewed it more as a source of energy and a daily chore rather than something to enjoy and experiment with. During my time in Togo, my relationship with food has changed once again. So enjoy a food blogpost from someone who is far from a foodie, as I share my experience growing, harvesting, conserving, preparing, and eating food in Togo. First and foremost, the food I eat on a daily basis here is nothing like the food I eat at home. One must search far and wide to find a pizza or burger, and when you do, manage your expectations to the Togolese interpretation of American cuisine. That being said, Togolese ...