Origin of Nigerian Foods: Aju Mbaise
The east is blessed with several varieties of natural herbs with enormous benefits and uses. One amongst many is the “blessed traditional wrap” known as Aju Mbaise. Aju Mbaise has its origin from...
View ArticleOrigin of Nigerian Foods: Banga Soup (Oghwo Amiedi)
Sometimes, you cannot help but wonder the ingenuity that backed up the early food discoverers who found out how to blend unrelated food items to give wholesome meals that soothe the palate. The...
View ArticleDIY: Carrot, Pineapple, Ginger, Garlic Juice for Cold
We are fast approaching the harmattan season characterised by severe cold and temperature drop which result in respiratory issues, cough, catarrh and sneezing. This amazing juice made from four...
View Article‘Bake It’ With Cheech: Let’s Talk About Buttercream!
Today I’m talking about buttercream. Buttercream is a frosting made by mixing mainly a solid fat (butter, vegetable shortening, margarine) with sugar (powdered or granulated) used most commonly to ice...
View Article12 Snacks To Enjoy This Christmas
What fun is there in Christmas if there’s no room for indulging the palate? Here are twelve ideas for snacks in between meals: Chin-Chin You can make a variety of spiced chin-chin from a batch of...
View ArticleDid You Know? Uda is believed to be a Natural Contraceptive
Procreation is a biological function specially endorsed by God for the continuation of the human race. While childbirth is often considered a blessing, birth control is adjudged a necessity. It allows...
View ArticleOrigin of Nigerian Foods: Tuwo Shinkafa
Variety is said to be the spice of life. Cultural foods reflect the geography, history and traditions of a people. The traditional foods in Nigeria are as diverse as the ethnic groups that make up the...
View ArticleA Recipe for Okro Soup
I became a member of the Okro haters association from childhood. There was nothing Big Mummy did not try in her bid to get me to like this soup. She talked, cajoled and even forced me, it did not work....
View ArticleDid You Know? Tomato is a Great Skincare Product
Tomato is a staple fruit found in every kitchen. While many can name a number of dishes prepared with tomatoes, only a few are aware of the cosmetic value of this fruit. Tomatoes have high potassium...
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9 Favourite Nigerian Street Food To Snack On While Travelling
Travelling is not complete without some good snacks. Sometimes it is the desire to taste something new and other times the duration of the journey mandates getting something to snack on. So here are...
View ArticleGenesis Restaurant Review
I travelled to Isuikwuato for a friend’s traditional wedding last weekend. It was a beautiful ceremony. But as usual, hunger wire me for there. You see, I seem to have this “Do not serve her food”...
View ArticleRecipe for Abak-Atama Soup
My friend, Linda says I’m an Eastern chic. This means I was born and buttered in South-Eastern Nigeria. Even though I had travelled to different parts of the country at different times, I stuck...
View ArticleOrigin of Banga Soup
It is said that the best way to understand the traditions and cultures of a people is to eat their food. Cultural foods reflect the geography of a people and their rich agricultural products. The...
View ArticleRecipe for Abacha
On our menu, today is Abacha, a well-loved local delicacy in Igboland. (Well, this food also shares the same spelling as the name of the infamous late Nigerian dictator, Gen. Sani Abacha.) Abacha is...
View ArticleOrigin of Nigerian Foods: Amala
Food consumption plays a central role in our daily interaction with friends, family and even colleagues. It features in celebrations that mark particular rites of passage like marriage, anniversaries...
View ArticleTemburu: A Fattening Room Delicacy in Okrika
Nigeria is a country with diverse ethnic groups. I consider the country a reservoir of food culture because the different ethnic groups have their traditional cuisine. These traditional foods are...
View ArticleRecipe for Ayamase Stew
This is the heavenly sauce that is often used in eating Ofada rice. It is one of the spiciest foods in Nigeria. The major difference between this sauce and others is that while others use red pepper,...
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Did You Know? 6 Foods You’ll Find at a Traditional Wedding in Anambra
Ndi Anambra are a people with a rich cultural heritage. Marriage is highly regarded in Anambra State for it is the symbolic joining of families in the presence of witnesses. Thus, whenever a...
View ArticleOrigin of Nigerian Foods: Ukwa
On our history segment today is ukwa, a delicacy that hails from Igboland. Ukwa is called African breadfruit in English because it is similar to the breadfruit eaten in the Caribbean and South...
View ArticleLet’s Talk: Eating Swallow with Your Hand versus Cutlery
Food is an art that conveys a range of cultural meanings. There are certain traditional undertones that resonate in cultural food preparation and consumption. How people eat is tied to their identity....
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