Americas and Africa Stories and Recipes

Babalwa Amanqhina, Chicken Feet, an Authentic South African Recipe by Babalwa

Watch Babalwa make Amanqhina, Chicken feet, a traditional South African dish.

Babalwa Bubblz Hair Salon: A Story of Persistence in South Africa

Bubblz Hair Salon captures the inspiring journey of Babalwa, a South African woman whose lifelong passion for hairstyling leads leads to a dream of opening her own salon.

Babalwa Umqa, Maize Meal Pap an Authentic South African Recipe by Babalwa

Watch Babalwa make Umqa, Maize Meal Pap, a traditional South African dish.

Jessica Against The Odds: A Nigerian is Accused of Witchcraft

Against The Odds tells the gripping story of a woman from Nigeria who, after the death of her father, faces tremendous hardships and is even accused of witchcraft.

Jessica Indomie, Instant Noodles, a Nigerian Recipe by Jessica

Legacy Moonjai Stories recipe from Americas and Africa: Indomie, Instant Noodles, a Nigerian Recipe by Jessica.

Jessica Okra Soup, an Authentic Nigerian Recipe by Jessica

Legacy Moonjai Stories recipe from Americas and Africa: Okra Soup, an Authentic Nigerian Recipe by Jessica.

Marilu Handmade Tortillas, an Authentic Mexican Recipe by Marilu

Watch Marilu make handmade tortillas.

Marilu Marilu's Story, Farming Stingless Bees in the Yucatán

Amidst the lush greenery of Yucatán, Marilu tends to her stingless bees, an echo of her Mayan heritage that she fears is fading as rapidly as the language she and her mother spoke.

Marilu Relleno Blanco, an Authentic Mexican Recipe by Marilu

Watch Marilu make Relleno Blanco, a traditional dish of the Yucatan region of Mexico.

Mercedes Algarroba Bread, Argentinian Traditional No-Bake Bread

Watch Mercedes make Algarroba Bread, an authentic and traditional food of rural Argentina.

Mercedes Puchero, Argentinian Chicken Vegetable Stew

Watch Mercedes make Puchero an authentic and traditional food of rural Argentina.

Mercedes Tradition in Rural Argentina: The Story of Mercedes, a Herb Farmer

Explore the heart of rural Argentina in 'The Story of Mercedes,' a touching portrayal of a woman deeply connected to the land.

Millicent Chapati and Ndegu: Flatbread and Mung Beans, an Authentic Kenyan Recipe by Millicent

Watch Millicent make Chapati and Ndegu: Flatbread and Mung Beans.

Millicent The Story of Millicent: A Kenyan Navigates Triplets

The Story of Millicent chronicles the journey of a Kenyan woman whose dreams of a prosperous future draw her to Kibera, Nairobi's largest informal settlement, only to confront the harsh realities of life in a densely populated urban area.

Millicent Ugali and Omena: Corn Porridge and Cyprinid, an Authentic Kenyan Recipe by Millicent

Watch Millicent make Ugali and Omena: Corn Porridge and Cyprinid, an Authentic Kenyan Recipe.

Nageya Mahshi, Rice-Stuffed Vegetables, an Authentic Egyptian Recipe by Nageya

Legacy Moonjai Stories recipe from Americas and Africa: Mahshi, Rice-Stuffed Vegetables, an Authentic Egyptian Recipe by Nageya.

Nageya Nagwa, The Story of Nageya, Living 33 Steps Below an Egyptian Apartment

Nagwa intimately explores the veiled resilience of Nageya Mohamed Abou Elela ElSayed, a woman enshrouded by poverty yet flourishing in spirit, dwelling 33 steps beneath an Egyptian apartment building.

Nageya Potatoes and Rice Tagine, an Authentic Egyptian Recipe by Nageya

Watch Nageya make potatoes and rice tagine, an Egyptian culinary stable.

Sister Doekies Koesisters, an Authentic South African Pastry by Sister Doekies

Sister Doekies makes Koesisters a South African Cape Malay pastry.

Sister Doekies Living on a Prayer - The Story of Sister Doekies in South African and Running a Soup Kitchen

Discover the inspiring journey of Katherina Johnson, known affectionately as Sister Doekies, in 'Living on a Prayer - The Story of Sister Doekies.' This heartwarming documentary delves into the life of a woman who overcame personal adversity and addiction to transform her life and her community in Fisantekraal through the power of faith and selfless dedication.

Sister Doekies Tomato Bredie, an Authentic South African Stew by Sister Doekies

Sister Doekies makes tomato bredie, a South African Stew with Cape Malay roots.