DIY: Home made ice-cream
It’s cold, sweet and creamy with an incredible burst of fruit-filled, nutty, or chocolatey flavour, simply refreshing especially during the hot sweat filled afternoons. Although not your typical healthy snack, when eaten in moderation has some surprising health benefits :D. In fact, according to the OZ blog ice cream can help you loose weight, who […]
Natural Remedies For Food Poisoning
Food poisoning is an illness brought about by food we eat. Food-borne illness can at times can be life-threatening. Causes and symptoms of food poisoning It can be caused by eating food from school canteens, street food, restaurants, picnics, or at large social functions like weddings and burial ceremonies. A very common cause of food […]
DIY Wednesday: Make Your Own Coconut Milk
Coconut milk is the liquid gotten from the grating of fresh, ripe coconut flesh. It can be used to prepare the favourite coconut rice, smoothies, soups, desserts, sauce, drinks. Fresh, naturally made foods are healthier and more nutritious than processed foods. Find below a simple coconut milk recipe. Ingredients Fresh coconut(depends on the size of […]
Jollof Spaghetti Recipe
Jollof spaghetti is a particularly all-time favorite for extremely busy people (especially students) because like cooking noodles, or making bread and egg, or soaking garri, it is a pretty fast and easy meal thanks to its pasta origin. Outlined below is an easy stress-free recipe, culled from 1Q Food Platter. Ingredients Half pack of spaghetti […]
Fun Facts About Citrus Fruits
Citrus is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs in the rue family, Rutaceae. Plants in this genus produce citrus fruits, including important crops like oranges, lemons, grapefruit, pomelo and limes. Fun facts It takes about 5-7 years for an orange tree to start bearing edible fruits. All oranges contain carotene, which is responsible for its orange […]
Zaki Biam Yam Market Benue State
Yam, along with rice, fufu and beans, is one of the staple foods in Nigeria. Nigeria is one of the world’s largest producers of yam. Zaki Biam The Zaki Biam yam market is located in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue state, the Food Basket of the Nation. Zaki Biam is the largest yam market […]
Things You Should Know About Hernia
Hernia occurs when an organ pushes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place. It is most common in the abdomen, but can also appear in the upper thigh, belly button and groin areas. Most times, hernia is not life threatening but it doesn’t go away on its own. In […]
The Wonderful Ewa Agoyin Recipe
This is a famous meal among the Yoruba people of Nigeria. It is really great way of relishing beans-especially for those who are not big fan of beans. The beans is mostly served mashed, but since not everyone likes it that way, it could be made extremely soft. Ewa Agoyin is famous with bread, but […]
Great Food Deals At The Famous Bodija Market
Ibadan is the capital and most populous city of Oyo state. It also happens to be the third most populous city in Nigeria, after Lagos and Kano. Bodija Market In Ibadan, there are several markets. Ibadan is home to Bodija, a district in Ibadan North local government of Oyo state. Bodija houses the famous Bodija […]
DIY Wednesday: How to Extract Oil From Palm Fruits at Home
Palm oil is the most consumed and oldest cooking oil in Nigeria. This is because, even before large-scale production of palm oil and modern-day civilization, the making and selling of the oil for home consumption and for commercial purposes has been in existence. Oil palm cultivation is originally from West Africa. Genus Elaeis guineensis is a […]
Tips For Controlling Dry Mouth
There are quite a number of reasons why you can experience dry mouth, one of which can be due to the harmattan season where we inhale more dry air than usual, eventually causing dry mouth. While it can be controlled, it is expedient that you get to the root cause of your dry mouth (xerostomia) […]
Halitosis: Curing Bad Breath
Bad breath also called halitosis or fetor oris is an unpleasant and embarrassing condition. Odour can come from the mouth, teeth, or as a result of an underlying health problem. Bad breath can be a temporary problem or a chronic condition. In addition to the bad smell in your mouth, you may also notice a bad […]
Ewa Riro Recipe (Nigerian Stewed Beans)
Nigerians love beans! We eat beans pudding (moi-moi) , fried beans paste (akara). Ewa riro is a favourite in Yoruba-speaking states of Nigeria. The recipe makes use of lentil beans which makes the meal easy to whip. Lentil beans are much smaller than black eyed beans, and gives the stew a generally smooth texture. The […]
Restaurant Deals Of The Week: Papillon Restaurant
Ever been to Abuja before? The capital city in all its shades of awesomeness is definitely a chilled place for those seeking a relaxed atmosphere. At the heart of the city is a restaurant called Papillon Restaurant. Papillon Restaurant The restaurant offers good food and wine, melodious live music and splendid service. The restaurant is […]
DIY Wednesday: Pancake Mix Recipe
A pancake is a flat cake, often thin and round, prepared from starch-based batter. Pancakes may be served at any time of the day with a variety of toppings or fillings including jam, syrup, chocolate or even meat. It is most times considered as a great breakfast food option. Pancake is a fun loving dish […]
Did You Know…? Honey
Some fact you might not know about honey Honey never spoils. As long as it is sealed in an airtight container, honey is one of the few foods known to have an “eternal shelf life”. Honey has natural preservatives so that it does not spoil. Honey has all the ingredients needed to sustain life: water, […]