Rediscovering a Journey While organising old files on my laptop, I stumbled upon a folder of photos from a family trip to Zambia a few years ago. Looking through those images, the colours, the wildlife, the smiles, I felt it would be a shame not to share them. That trip was more than a holiday; it was a dream I had carried with me for years. The Dream of a Reunion-Trip to Zambia I had always imagined a reunion in Zambia: my French family, my siblings scattered across the worl

Rouleaux de Chou Farci Cabbage Rolls Stuffed Cabbage or chou farci, a comforting dish inspired by home and travel, In Zambia, cabbage is one of those vegetables you find everywhere. It grows easily, and many families grow it in their gardens, so there was always a fresh head of cabbage nearby. When I was growing up, cabbage was part of our everyday cooking. We made it sautéed with onions and tomatoes, or shaved it very finely for a simple salad with salt, pepper and a squeeze

Growing up in Zambia, the chicken gizzard wasn’t just another part of the bird—it was a symbol of respect, honor, and tradition . In many...

Ever since I became friends with Khadija years ago, I knew that one day I would visit Morocco, her homeland, the place she spoke about with such warmth and pride. Born and raised there, she later moved to France but returned every year to reconnect with her roots, family, and friends. In our many conversations, she painted vivid pictures of Moroccan landscapes and culture, always ending with: “One day, I’ll take you on a trek in the Sahara Desert.” Khadija wasn’t just remini