DIY: How to Make Groundnut Oil
Making groundnut oil at home is much easier than you can imagine and saves you some extra cash. It will also allow you to guarantee the source of the oil. Amazingly, groundnut oil has limitless benefits. It is a powerful anti-oxidant and is rich in omega 3 fatty acids, which are an essential component of […]
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Abacha (African Salad)
Abacha, also known as African Salad, is a highly nutritious and sumptuous delicacy native to the Igbos in the South-Eastern part of Nigeria. It is usually served at Igbo traditional gatherings and can be enjoyed as a snack, dessert, appetizer or full meal any day. It is often prepared with dried shredded cassava which is […]
Zogale (Moringa Salad)
Did you know you can enjoy meals that are healthy and still delicious? Zogale (Moringa salad) from the Northern part of Nigeria is one of such nutritious meals with extraordinary taste and amazing health benefits. It is satisfying too. It is rich in antioxidants, lowers blood sugar levels and cholesterol amongst other amazing health benefits. […]
Did You Know? Bitter Leaf Juice is Highly Essential?
Bitter leaf, a green bitter plant called onugbu in Igbo, ewuro in Yoruba and shiwaka in Hausa is naturally endowed with amazing health benefits. While every part of this plant is beneficial, only the leaf is utilised mostly for cooking. However, the leaves are squeezed and washed before being used to make soups, discarding the […]
Did You Know? Natural Remedies That Never Occur To You
Little knowledge becomes a lot when it is in the right hands. Here are some natural remedies for domestic activities: Sour soup If you discover your soup wants to turn sour or has just gotten sour, you don’t need to throw it away. Just add palm oil, ground crayfish and 1 seasoning cube. Leaving the […]
How to Make Avocado Oil
Homemade oils are fresher and healthier than commercial oils which are often extracted with harmful chemical solvents. In essence, you can guarantee their sources. Avocado oil is extracted from the pulp of the avocado fruit. It is healthy, has a lot of nutritional benefits and a whole lot of other uses. It is used as cooking […]
Cheesy Black Bean and Corn Potato Rounds
Who says meals have to be boring? Add variety and spice to your cooking with this cheesy black bean and corn potato rounds. It’s not only nutritious, but it is also a delight. You can customize it if you don’t like black beans by doubling the corn and omitting the black beans or using kidney […]
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Ofe Achara (Achara Soup)
Ofe Achara is a delicious and mouth-watering native delicacy indigenous to the Isiala Ngwa and Umuahia people of Abia State, in South Eastern Nigeria. It is usually served to very important visitors and during special occasions which makes it an exotic delicacy. Its satisfying crunchy taste is relished by all. Achara is gotten from the […]
Restaurants to Visit: Caprice Restaurant and Bar
There’s no question of finesse and class when you step into Caprice Restaurant and Bar. It is located in the FCT, precisely 53, 4th Avenue, Gwarimpa – Abuja. The environment is serene, with a simply elegant interior decor and lush green garden that gives visitors a feel of nature in a relaxed atmosphere. Caprice is […]
DIY: Guava Cheese
Give yourself a treat with this healthy and chewy, fudgy, sticky delicacy made with fresh guavas. Guava cheese makes a great dessert and can be eaten with sandwiches and toasts. Ingredients 1 kg guava 2 tbsp lemon juice Sugar (depends on your taste) How to Make Guava Cheese Wash your guavas and cut into 4 […]
How to Prepare Baked Vegetables
Vegetables are very healthy and should be incorporated into our everyday meal. This baked assortment of vegetables with milk and a drip of cheesy sauce is a wholesome meal. Ingredients 2 tbsp butter 1 ball of onion, finely chopped 250-gram mixed vegetables (depending on your choice) 2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 cups […]
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Bambara Nut
Bambara nut or Bambara beans (Vigna subterranea) is a nutritious legume and a popular staple food in Enugu. It is locally called ọkpa in Igbo, epa-roro in Yoruba and kwaruru or gurjiya in Hausa. It is a drought resistant legume with different species which come in small pods that can be cracked to obtain the […]
Did You Know? Pineapple Core Contains Nature’s Aspirin?
There have been some misconceptions about the pineapple core. Some people feel it’s poisonous and discard it while some don’t consume it because it is much tougher and not as sweet and juicy as the fleshy part. Remarkably, the core of the pineapple is edible and contains valuable vitamins and nutrients. It also has great […]
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Acha (Fonio)
Acha (fonio) is an exotic millet. It has two species- white (Digitaria exilis) and black (Digitaria iburua), mostly grown across the dry savannas, particularly on the upland plateau of central Nigeria with the black species restricted to the Jos-Bauchi Plateau of Nigeria. It has amazing flavour, taste, nutritional and health benefits. The grains are used […]
How to Prepare Applesauce
Applesauce is refreshing, delicious and easy to make. It can be used as desserts, a snack or light lunch, with ice creams or yoghurts, or as a garnish to roast meat (pairs well with pork chops). It can also be substituted for butter, oil or eggs in baking. Also high in pectin, applesauce can serve as […]
How to Prepare Ewa Agoyin
The Yorubas enjoy so many natural, healthy native delicacies, and ewa agoyin is one of such. This is one very spicy dish with an extraordinary aroma. Let me take you through an adventure with this Yoruba delicacy. Ingredients: Brown beans Onion Seasoning cube Dried blended crayfish Bell pepper (tatashe) Habanero peppers (atarodo) Palm oil 1 […]