Beyond the Shelf

Eco-Friendly Cooking: Why Clay and Wood Kitchenware Are Making a Comeback Modern home chefs are choosing eco-friendly cookware made from natural ma...

Authentic Ghanaian Recipes You Can Make with an Asanka Bowl Bring classic Ghanaian recipes to life with the Asanka—Ghana’s ridged clay grinding bow...

Asanka Bowl Care Guide: How to Clean and Maintain Your Clay Grinding Bowl Your Asanka (Apotoyewa) is a handmade clay grinding bowl designed to last...

Using Grains of Selim in Modern Recipes Smoky, woody, and gently citrusy—grains of selim (hwentia/uda) can do far more than season soups. This guid...

Handmade in Ghana: How Asanka Bowls Are Crafted by Local Artisans The handmade Asanka bowl is more than cookware—it’s a story of tradition, craftsm...

Where to Buy Grains of Selim in Stores Looking for grains of selim near me? Whether you call it hwentia or uda, this smoky, citrusy spice can be tr...

The Art of Grinding: How the Asanka Enhances Flavor Naturally Ghana’s clay grinding bowl—the Asanka—does more than crush ingredients. Its ridged ea...

Best Substitutes for Grains of Selim in Recipes Can’t find hwentia/uda today? No stress—this guide shows you the smartest grains of selim substitut...

Why Every Ghanaian Home Has an Asanka: The Cultural Story Behind the Bowl From bustling chop bars to quiet family kitchens, the Asanka bowl sits at...

Practical Guide to Using and Substituting Grains of Selim Grains of Selim (also called hwentia or uda) add smoky, woody, slightly citrus depth to s...

Top 5 African Kitchen Tools Every Home Chef Should Own African kitchens are built on heritage, flavor, and ingenuity. From clay bowls that enhance ...

African Red Pepper Varieties From bright cayenne-style powders to fiery bird’s-eye blends, african red pepper delivers clean heat and vivid color t...