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Chorney-Booth: Local author celebrates West African jollof rice in new children’s book

Calgary Herald · October 15, 2026 at 8:33 a.m.

One of the greatest joys of eating comes with the way certain dishes have not only a sensory element (a.k.a. deliciousness) but also a deep cultural resonance.

For many Calgarians of West African heritage, that dish is jollof rice, an aromatic and often spicy rice pilaf typically made with a tomato base and a special blend of flavours.

In West Africa, jollof is considered a special occasion or party dish, carefully prepared at home from scratch and brought to potlucks or holiday dinners.

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