THE HAMPER’S TRADITION: DON’T FORGET YOUR HOUSE HELPERS Hampers are one of several related basket like items. Hampers have a long and illustrious history, going as far back as William the conqueror. The concept of hampers originally started in France and baskets full of treats were introduced to England back in the 11th century…
MORINGA OLEIFERA Moringa oleifera is a plant that is often called the drumstick tree, the miracle tree, the ben oil tree or the horseradish tree. It has become a well-known tree in many parts of Ghana and the rest of West Africa. Moringa grows in many parts of the northern region in Ghana. It…
COCOA FROM GHANA – GHANAIAN CHOCOLATES Third wealth of the country, cocoa is a major contributor to Ghana’s economy (after gold and oil). The country is the second largest producer of cocoa, after Ivory Coast. Both countries produce up to 60% of the world cocoa production. But for a long time, they had never…
BATIK AND AFRICAN WAX PRINT IN GHANA Batik and African wax prints are common fabrics found in Ghana and all over Africa. Batik is a method of producing coloured designs on textiles by dyeing them, having first applied wax to the parts to be left undyed. It is an ancient handmade fabric art which…