Well-ripened, sound fruits increase the healthfulness, variety, attractiveness, and palatability of meals. Despite the relatively large available supplies of fruit, many families, especially on farms, do not have adequate quantities in the diet. In almost every part of this region certain fruits and nuts that usually need little or no spraying can…

Since there is a large surplus of cowpeas just at this season we need to stress attractive ways of using them. They are a nourishing food and make good meat substitute dishes. The cowpeas for the loaf, croquettes and for salads are better if cooked in a fireless cooker from 4 to 5 hours.