Recipe for Fisherman’s Soup
My Akwa-Ibom friend, Rose introduced me to this soup. I told her I was coming to spend the day with her and she made this soup for lunch. When she placed a tray of Eba and Fisherman’s Soup before me,...
View ArticleOrigin of Nigerian Foods: Nkwobi
The Igbos are one of the largest ethnic groups in Nigeria. One distinct characteristic of this people is their enterprising nature. The typical Igbo man is a hustler. Igba mbo which literally...
View ArticleVideo Of The Week: Samosa Recipe
Samosas are one of those delicious delicacies we love to have at Owambe parties. In fact, they are usually the first thing to finish in the Nigerian small chop family. Thankfully, we can actually make...
View ArticleOrigin of Nigerian Foods: Ofada Rice
Amongst the Yoruba, food is a vital aspect of their culture. It is a symbol of hospitality and social status. It is believed to nourish and bind families together. Food consumption is both a basic...
View ArticleRecipe for Isi Ewu
Isi ewu is an Igbo delicacy that looks like nkwobi. Both are different. Well, except for the principal ingredient (cow leg in nkwobi, goat head in isi ewu), the ingredients and method of preparation...
View ArticleBrands We Love: JustFood
Nigeria has a vast food industry that’s worth billions of dollars. It’s a large system of interconnected players: market kiosks and shopping malls, agro-processing facilities and restaurants. And...
View ArticleDo you Know- The Major Rice Producing States in Nigeria
In Nigeria, hardly would you meet someone that holds a grudge against Rice. While it might not be their favourite food, it definitely is one of the most accepted food on the menu list. Rice is a...
View ArticleOrigin of Nigerian Foods: Tuwo Masara
Food is a universal experience, a vital aspect of our cultural heritage that ought to be preserved, not in museums as we do other artworks but through oral tradition and practical experimentation....
View ArticleRecipe for Pepper Stew
In 2016 and 2017, the price of fresh tomato skyrocketed by 400% within three months; Tuta absoluta destroyed the annual harvest. Tomato farms across Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Jigawa and Plateau states...
View ArticleDid You Know? Nigeria is the Largest Producer of Fresh Tomatoes in...
Seasonal foods are foods that are harvested at a particular time of the year. This is usually the time when the produce is the cheapest and the freshest in the market. Now, you may not have considered...
View ArticleOrigin of Nigerian Foods: Eko
Food is a universal necessity. It plays a central role in establishing family, professional, and communal bonds. Beyond merely nourishing the body, what we eat and with whom we eat can inspire and...
View ArticleRecipe for Banga Soup
Oil palm is a perennial crop which grows in abundance in Nigeria. Its fruit, the palm fruit is juicy. Palm fruits contain oil which can be processed when ripe to produce palm oil which is used in...
View ArticleOrigin of Nigerian Foods: Ofe Owerri
Owerri, the capital of Imo state is located in the heart of Igboland. It is the state’s largest city and the unofficial statue headquarters of Nigeria. People of Owerri are lovers of good music; the...
View ArticleRecipe for GizDodo
Gizzard belongs to the family of foods called offal. It is the digestive tract of the chicken. It is often filled with stones which aid the bird in the grinding and digestion of food. The gizzard is...
View ArticleRestaurant Review: Epic Meals Afrika
I woke up late yesterday so there was no time to prepare food. I hurriedly attended to my toilette. I took sardine from the canned food cabinet and bought bread and coke on my way to work. That was my...
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7 Meals to Enjoy this Easter
We love holidays. Any excuse to stay home and enjoy is welcome. Well, Easter is here again, at least, it will be here in a few days. As we make plans to celebrate this season of sacrifice by inviting...
View ArticleVideo Of The Week: How To Make Cabbage Fufu
Cabbage is a vegetable usually cooked with our everyday delicacies for its unique and rich taste. It is also known for its nutritional benefits and has been used as a treatment for some specific...
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Did You Know? 5 Food that can be Found in a Yoruba Wedding
Marriage is a rite of passage that is vital for the perpetuation of the human race. Even though the increase in the rate of divorce is alarming, marriage is still considered a once in a lifetime...
View ArticleOrigin of Nigerian Foods: Ofe Nsala
Food is a central activity of human beings. It is a global language of communication. It not only satisfies the body, it is a tool for building families, relationships and even communities. Cultural...
View ArticleRecipe for Garden Egg Stew
My Cousin, Chichi, was the first person to serve me boiled yam and this yummy stew. In case you don’t know, garden egg stew is a local Nigerian stew prepared with fresh garden eggs. The best garden...
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