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Jikoni (n.) kitchen

In Swahili, Jikoni means kitchen. At our core, that’s what we are.

A space to cook, to share, to create.

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Samosa, fataya, empanada, patty, pastelitos--- alt

Samosa, fataya, empanada, patty, pastelitos--- although they are not the same they share some things in common. All over the diaspora, there's some form of a crispy golden crust stuffed with a savory meat, legume, or veggie and sometimes all three. We're here for them all.⁠⠀
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Where are you from? What are some savory pastries that you enjoy? ⁠⠀
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- Callaloo Patty⁠⠀
@stikxz⁠⠀
- Fataya⁠⠀
@inafoodieskitchen⁠⠀
- Empanada⁠⠀
@lovenellybk⁠⠀
- Samosa⁠⠀
@jamiesfoodlibrary

We're excited about two things right now:⁠ ⁠ 1

We're excited about two things right now:⁠
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1) We're getting closer to our official YouTube launch date where we'll be bringing you new recipe videos every week. For now, here's a little teaser.⁠
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2) Our founding editor, @kianomoju, was featured on @motherjonesmag along with her Berbere Braised Short Ribs. She speaks on being a black woman in the food media industry, her vision for Jikoni, and her Kenyan heritage. Check out the article, link in bio. ⁠
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P.S. - Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated on new recipe video releases. ⁠
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Fun Fact: It is said that Cleopatra loved the arom

Fun Fact: It is said that Cleopatra loved the aroma of cardamom so much she had her palace scented with the smoke. ⁠⠀
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(You might have learned this fact from #JikoniTrivia a few weeks back. Did you know we're hosting #JikoniTrivia on IG Live this Thursday at 12pm PST? We'll be giving out a few prizes so tune in!) ⁠⠀
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From delectable sweets to fragrant rice dishes this spice delivers a sweet herbal piney punch that we love. What's your favorite way to use #cardamom? Here are a few recipes that make this spice pod shine:⁠⠀
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- Strawberry Cardamom Crumble Bars⁠⠀
@diasporaco / @fromheadtotable⁠⠀
- Lemony Cardamom Snickerdoodles⁠⠀
@milkandcardamom⁠⠀
- Pilau na Mbuzi⁠⠀
@salalastirsthepot⁠⠀
- Coconut Cardamom Mandazi (Link in Bio!)⁠⠀
@jikoni.co

We think adulting is finding ways to level up the

We think adulting is finding ways to level up the basics, making your favorite things a little more fancy for the sake of treating yourself. Well enter stage left— spicy tomato jam. It’s sweet, it’s got a bit of heat and belongs on your savory oatmeal, slathered on a burger, or in the nooks & crannies of a toasted English muffin.⠀
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How are you treating yourself these days? What would you eat your tomato jam with? Check out the recipe link in bio⁠⠀
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P.S. - If you make this recipe at home, post a photo, and tag @jikoni.co #MyJikoni for a repost.

Join us for #JikoniTrivia Instagram Live for a cha

Join us for #JikoniTrivia Instagram Live for a chance to win a prize! ⁠
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Hosted by our founding editor @kianomoju. We've got gift card prizes from black-owned businesses sponsored by our friends at @bumblebizz. #bumblepartner⁠
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Here's how it works:⁠
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- Join us on IG live on July 30th on @jikoni.co at 12pm PST.
- We will select participants at random to join our live for a chance to answer two trivia questions.⁠
- Answer the questions correctly to win a gift card plus @bumble merch!⁠
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#JikoniTrivia: Name this popular North African dis

#JikoniTrivia: Name this popular North African dish.⁠
A) Shakshuka B) Pilau C) Couscous D) Harissa⁠
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Today's trivia is all about North Africa! Head to our IG stories for a little fun.⁠
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P.S. - For the recipe to this dish, click the link in bio 😉

We've been working hard shooting food content for

We've been working hard shooting food content for the Jikoni YouTube channel for you to indulge in. Some cool things are in the works like recipe videos and collaborations with our community members.If you're new around here Jikoni.co aims to be a collaborative platform amplifying the voices of the African diaspora through the lens of food. We seek to create a community in which people can teach, learn, experiment and belong.To subscribe to the Jikoni YouTube channel, click the link in bio. You might find a video already there waiting for you...P.S. - Are you interested in seeing your recipe on Jikoni? Check out our website jikoni.co/contributeRecipes & Photos by: @kianomoju
Food Styling by: @alexanderbakes

Hailing from West Africa, today we're highlighting

Hailing from West Africa, today we're highlighting black eyed peas aka cowpeas. This legume was brought among other crops to the Americas by enslaved Africans.⁠⠀
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From fritters to stews, from Nigeria to the Carolinas you'll find this ingredient in dishes all over the African diaspora. ⁠⠀
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Where are you from? What dishes do you make with black eyed peas?⁠⠀
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- Baked Akara⁠⠀
@bestbodyafrica⁠⠀
- Red Red Stew⁠⠀
@akitchenfaraway⁠⠀
- Hoppin' John⁠⠀
@foodfidelity⁠⠀
- Moi Moi⁠⠀
@afoodiejournall⁠⠀
- Black Eyed Pea Fritters⁠⠀
@altarestaurant⁠⠀

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