DIY: Ginger Powder
Ginger has a long shelf life. This staple herb is used for different purposes and can easily be made to be incorporated in meals. You can make your own ginger powder; completely natural and free of additional chemicals and preservatives. Here is how to: Recipe for Ginger Powder Get your fresh ginger and soak it […]
Beniseed Soup Recipe
The beniseed soup is made out of sesame seeds. The seeds are properly washed to remove sand and grit, then sun-dried before use. It’s a very common soup in the south-south region of Nigeria and is very similar to egusi soup in taste and preparation although it contains more oil. Ingredients 1 cup of sesame […]
Home Remedies for Hair Growth
Everyone wants to have a head full of healthy, glowing hair but unfortunately, most people battle with poor hair growth, dandruff, and other hair conditions caused by a number of factors like lifestyle, excessive use of harmful chemicals, old age, etc. This can, however, be helped by the use of natural remedies, some of which […]
Three Japanese Restaurants to Visit in Lagos
Looking to spice up your dates, hangouts or meetings Japanese style? Here are three Japanese restaurants to meet your needs in Lagos. Shiro Restaurant Their menu consists of Japanese food, Asian food, contemporary, vegetarian-friendly, and gluten-free meals. The entire structure of the restaurant is top notch, with very impressive interior decoration. The restaurant has a […]
5 Cooking Tips for Spending Less Time in the Kitchen
Want to spend less time in the kitchen and still have the perfect meal? Then keep scrolling. Let’s walk through 5 simple but not so common cooking tips that can help you save time for other things in the kitchen. Get your recipe right The first thing you can do for yourself when trying out […]
Did You Know People Have Been Consuming Cocoa For 4,000 Years?
You may already know that we get chocolates from cocoa beans. But did you also know that out of 200 years it takes a tree about 25 years to produce pods? Here are 19 awesome facts about cocoa: December 13th is National Cocoa Day. The tree takes about five years to produce its first seed […]
Rorowo Recipe (Èfó Wòròwó)
The rorowo soup is a delicacy of the Ekiti people. The main ingredient is the rorowo leaf which has a unique scent that gives the soup a good taste. The soup can be cooked with just pepper and onion and still make for a tasty meal. Ingredients Rorowo leaves (6-10 cups) Smoked fish Beef (shaki, kpomo, […]
Genger Soup Recipe
The genger tree is found mostly in Tiv land. It blooms from late November to early April, after which it is said that the genger loses its rich taste as soon as the rains set in. The flower buds are picked and the petals are detached, while the shell goes through a rigorous process of drying […]
Restaurants to Visit- Shifu Restaurant
Have you ever thought about what South Asian meals taste like? I sure have and for a very long time, I wondered what a well prepared Asian cuisine would taste like. I finally stumbled on this new place in Kaduna State- Shifu Restaurant. Their tasty meals left my taste buds craving for more. Review Shift Restaurant and […]
5 Cooking Hacks You Should Know
I love cooking, especially when I’m having friends over. I can go beyond myself making the perfect meal for them. But as much as I would want to engross myself in that much work creating the perfect meal, I don’t like spending too much time in the kitchen and I know a lot of people […]
3 Things You Did Not Know About Cassava Flour
As the number of people given to flour-restricted diets is on the rise, flour gotten from cassava is fast becoming the preferred alternative. Here are three reasons why cassava flour could make the top list in every home. Cassava Flour is Gluten, Grain-Free Similar to yam, plantain and potato, the cassava plant is a tuber, […]
How To Make Cassava Fufu (Akpu)
Akpu is a staple swallow in Nigeria, mostly eaten by the Igbos. Akpu is made from cassava. Akpu making has been a consistent source of income, especially for locals in the rural areas. Ingredients 4-6 cassava tubers Water Directions Peel the cassava tubers Cut the tubers into small pieces, wash and put the cassava pieces into […]
Margi Special
The beautiful thing about a lot of Nigerian dishes is their cross-border differences. The dishes that come out of Nigeria always have a cultural-edge and they never fall short of praise after a first-time taste. One of such many delicacies is the Margi Special – with its northern Nigerian heritage, the dish is also know […]
Natural Home Remedies for Common Cold
A simple cold can ruin your whole day- make you late for work, botch your proposal or even reduce your productivity. Here are a few home remedies that can help you feel better when faced with a common cold. The great taste of ginger tea is not all the rich tea provides. It helps in […]
Did You Know? Pork is the World’s Most Popular Meat?
Meat is the flesh gotten off from animals which can be consumed in so many different ways. The consumption of various types of meat is, however, hinged on cultural and ethnic reasons. But whatever the reasons around its consumption, meat is essential for feeding because they contain the required amount of protein humans need. Below […]
5 Things You Probably Did Not Know About the Almond Fruit
The almond fruit is the kind you don’t want to give a second look. This, perhaps, is because they aren’t as pleasing to the eyes as your apples, or berries. They look nothing special but before you make your decision on them, did you know that almonds are an excellent plant source of calcium and protein? […]