A Taste of Home for the Holidays: Your Arinka Holiday Menu (With Easy Recipes!)
The holiday season is a time for gathering, reconnecting, and filling our tables with meals that carry memories, stories, and comfort. Whether you’re hosting, potlucking, or treating yourself to a quiet feast, this Arinka-inspired holiday menu brings together festive African + Caribbean flavours in ways that feel both nostalgic and delightfully new.
National Children’s Day: How to Get Kids to Enjoy Traditional African Meals
Every year on November 20, Canada recognizes National Children’s Day — a day dedicated to honouring children’s rights, well-being, and bright futures. At Arinka, we believe that one of the most beautiful ways to nurture that future is through food: the traditions it preserves, the memories it builds, and the identity it helps shape.
Efo Riro: A Spinach Stew Steeped in Yoruba Tradition
A Taste of Yoruba Heritage Vibrant, spicy, and full of soul — Efo Riro is one of the most beloved dishes from the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. Translating roughly to “stirred greens,” this spinach-based stew brings together the bold, earthy flavours of West African cooking in one deeply comforting...
What Makes Jollof Rice So Legendary? Exploring Africa’s Beloved Dish
There's a reason Jollof Rice is celebrated — and sometimes fiercely debated — across the globe. A vibrant, tomato-rich dish steeped in history and tradition, it's as much about flavour as it is about cultural pride.