Overripe bananas have darkened the doorstep of many an innocent breakfast eater or baker since time immemorial. The withered lump of black peel and its sad, soggy innards will hardly even do for ...

Picture the busy streets of Accra, Ghana’s capital and most populous city, where you may see, all at once, bustling eateries, ...

If you're new to the world of plantains, we've got everything you need to know here. And if you're a tried and true plantain fan, stick around for some new recipe ideas. Experts believe plantains ...

This plantain is a sweet and savoury combination that's a great way to use overripe plantains. Whether you're cooking for a special occasion or simply want to surprise your family with something ...

An enterprising Ghanaian man who makes a living as a roasted plantain seller has caught the attention of many due to his ...

At London’s Ikoyi, chef Jeremy Chan uses West African ingredients to make dishes that are wholly his own. “It’s the spice, it’s the heat, it’s the pungency,” says Chan. “We are paying respect to the ...

If you've ever confused a plantain for a banana, you're not alone. These two long, yellow fruits could be twins -- if one twin were a little bit bigger and starchier than the other. It's easy to ...

Laura Avery follows the scent of tuberose to the market stall of Linda Gallardo of Skyline Ranch, one of the biggest and most established flower growers in the market. For 25 years Skyline has been ...