A Chicago Bulls star is looking to share a taste of his heritage, and he's partnering with a Chicago company that happens to share his name.
A Chicago Bulls star is looking to share a taste of his heritage, and he's partnering with a Chicago company that happens to share his name.
AYO Foods, the Chicago-based producer and marketer of West African frozen food products and hot sauces, is bringing the flavors of Chef Zoe Adjonyoh to grocery stores in the United States through a new partnership announced on May 10.
As chef, writer, entrepreneur and founder of Zoe’s Ghana Kitchen, Adjonyoh has been pioneering modern West African food in global supper clubs, at her namesake restaurant, pop-ups, street food stalls and special events since 2010. The culinary artist’s acclaimed cookbook, republished and released in 2021, earned a spot on The New York Times Best Cookbooks of 2021 List.
Fans of Top Chef will undoubtedly be familiar with chef Eric Adjepong, a much-beloved contestant on seasons 16 and 17. As a Ghanaian-American, he was the show’s first contestant to truly highlight West African foods and flavors.
His passion for his cultural heritage was infectious, and so it comes as no surprise that he is partnering with AYO foods, a line of frozen, pre-made West African dishes like Jollof Rice and Puff Puff that launched last year and can be found in Whole Foods and Kroger stores.
Welcome!
In West Africa, Ayo means joy. We decided to take that spirit and our professional gifts and tranform them into something really special - a collection of our fam's favorite recipes.
Anyone who knows us will tell you how much we love cooking up tasty grub for our friends and fam, and getting together to enjoy the culture, people, and most of all, the delicious food that brought us all here.
Feel free to kick back, relax, and let the Ayo flow!
Peace, Love, and Ayo!
When I die, please bury me in this sauce!
I bought two of these bowls and my son ate both of them before I even had a chance. He said it was the best-tasting frozen food item he’s ever had.
This stuff is absolutely baller. I love the chance to try other cuisines without having to spend a million dollars on traveling there, and this gave me that. Delicious.
We couldn't be more pleased, the products and services are absolutely fantastic!
