Africa do the women wear more exquisite fabrics-the brilliant swatches of cloth wound around them and arranged on their heads in enormous bandannas. They have the elegant bearing of women accustomed to carrying bundles or jugs of water on their heads. They like to hold in their mouths tiny twigs made from a special bark and sometimes decorated, with which they rub their teeth from time to time. The food markets of Senegal teem with color-the bright garb of the vendors blending with their wares of tropical fruits and vegetables.
Peanuts are the main crop of Senegal and everywhere the aroma of roasted peanuts permeates the air.
Seafood is the mainstay of the diet. The meats eaten less frequently are beef, lamb, and chicken. You'll find no pork, as many Senegalese are Muslims. The influence of French food in Senegal is unmistakable, yet Senegalese food has a quality of its own, with dishes from many other parts of the world and other parts of Africa incorporated into the cuisine. Rice is the main starch, with the Couscous of northern Africa also being a great favorite.