Breakfast with Venus

Breakfast with Venus is the best online source for different kinds of breakfast traditions as well as recipes from all around the world. Different countries are ruled by different cultural influences and traditions, giving them a great diversity when it comes to the dishes they serve. Africa for one, has a wide range of influences, both locally and internationally, due to their proximity to other countries as well as the influences left by their foreign settlers. African Breakfast is as varied as the continent's regions.

In North Africa, dishes and delicacies are greatly influenced by their Middle Eastern Neighbours. An African Breakfast in this part of the continent is defined by staple breakfast items such as bread made from millet or sorghum, as well as a choice of coffee or tea. Breakfast plates especially in Egypt and Tunisua usually have fishes, peppers and spices, stews, bean dishes as well as gruels made from corn or other types of beans.

More specific types of breakfast items in North Africa include yogurt, eggs, as well as 'falafei' or bean burgers that are deep fried and served in warm pita bread, as well as 'ful'' or fava bean stew, also served with pita bread.

East and West African Breakfast makes use of simple delicacies, from breads to beignets, served with sweet sticky 'bouilli', made from corn. Egg dishes such as omelette with beans and sardines are also common, as well as cassava, rice and corn dishes, along with fresh fruits that are available in the locality.

South African Breakfast is greatly influenced by Western cultures, especially in the urban areas. Bread and egg are staples, as well as breakfast cereals and other bread goods.