Tag: Liberia

Liberia Independence Day

Happy July 26th my beloved Liberia!

Happy 176th Independence Day Celebration to the Republic of Liberia! Liberia, which means “land of the free,” was the first nation on the African continent to gain its independence on July 26, 1847 from the United States of America. Grab an item from our food shop today and join in the celebration! […]

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Liberian Collard Greens

One of my favorite dishes, Fried Liberian Collard Greens with its own twist from Liberia. Living in Houston, Texas I am always eager to enjoy the southern cooking and some collard greens, but the cooking style is very different from my native land of Liberia, but I still enjoy every […]

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Liberian Rice Bread

Hello and welcome to Okra Pantry my lovely friends! Today, we are baking a very special traditional Liberian pastry and dessert. I grew up on this delicious rice bread and now baking it for my family as well. My kids enjoyed this treat and the aroma in the house from […]

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Thanksgiving: Liberian Corn Bread

Happy Thanksgiving Day, Liberia! Thanksgiving Day is celebrated every first Thursday of November by Liberians at. Since we are starting off the holiday season shortly, I have started a Thanksgiving Food Series for the month of November and planning more interesting recipes for December and the New Year! The Thanksgiving […]

My Food Journey in Liberia!

After planning my trip to Liberia after seventeen years away, I was only daydreaming about all the organic and delicious Liberian food that I enjoyed from my Mothers’ cooking. Liberian cuisine is special in its own sweet, spicy ways and are internationally popular. Have you tasted Liberian Jollof Rice yet? […]

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17 Years Later: Visiting Liberia!

Series 1: Family & Friends The feeling of visiting my beloved Liberia after 17 long years…wow so speechless and heartwarming! As the saying goes, “there is no where else like home or home is where the heart is.” This statement is very much true in its meaning, I have been […]