Carrots can be traced back about 5 000 years through historical documents and paintings. No one knows exactly when the first carrots appeared, because many people mistook them for parsnips, a close relative of the carrot.

A medium-size carrot has 25 calories, six grams of carbs, two grams of fibre, and is a great source of beta-carotene, how does this affect our eye-sight? Let's find out, this audio is courtesy of Brain Things, How Stuff Works.

How to: Prepare ‘Classic Togolese Spaghetti Salad

Inspired by her childhood visits to Togo, London based Ghanaian food enthusiast, Fafa, shares a recipe on how to make the classical Togolese Spaghetti Salad that pairs well with Sakomi (bread).

Audio: How to make Sakomi: The Togolese spaghetti salad recipe | Ndudu by Fafa | YouTube

The African Narrative: Establishing the African Narrative through food and activities. 

Retelling the African narrative has become such a crucial and fundamental growth and development aspect of the African continent. Stories of the continent form the framework of how the continent is perceived and elements such as art, culture, technology and history amongst others form part of the conversation at large.      

This week we look to establish the marriage between authentically African activities, food and beverages that form experiences, allowing for the African narrative to transcend the borders of the offerings, into the home and hearts of all those who experience it.

Joining us to further the conversation are Shandor Larenty who is an animal handler and caretaker, and marketing digital content coordinator at Lion and Safari Park and,  Fatsie, a thoroughly skilled food enthusiast.