My work is leading me more frequently to West Africa. I posted about Accra late last fall, and this time, I'll be reflecting on Liberia. The country is small in size, but has a rich and diverse cuisine that reflects the influence of various groups that interacted with the local population. Arabs brought cinnamon, mint and other spices, while the Americo-Liberians made their contributions, as well, bringing pound cake to the country's dessert table. This evolved into a cake that is spiced...
