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Lime, an Acidic Delight!
April 19, 2022
I love lime! Not lemon, not tangerine but lime and the ripe one at that. Weird huh? Not to me. When we were growing up, my mom used to flavour our papaya (what we Nigerians call pawpaw) with lime extract and a pinch of salt. According to her, it was necessary to tone the sweetness of the fruit. Up until my days at the university, I thought that was all Lime was good for.
By ann
Cassava: The Essential Tuber
April 19, 2022
Cassava is the most popular starch tuber in Nigeria. One of the reasons is because it’s the source of one of the nation’s major staple food: garri. Beyond garri, foods like abacha and fufu are popular all around the nation, and are all produced from the cassava. With the current president, Goodluck Jonathan, now endorsing cassava bread – an already popular and enjoyable meal around the world – we’re in for more discoveries about this essential tuber and the many variations in which it can be prepared.
By kobe
The Wonders of the Avocado
April 19, 2022
The avocado (Persea americana) is classified in the flowering plant family Lauraceae, along with cinnamon, camphor and bay laurel. Avocados are commercially valuable and are cultivated in tropical and Mediterranean climates throughout the world.
By kobe
The World of Shrimps
April 19, 2022
Shrimp are swimming, decapod crustaceans found around the world in fresh and salt water. Together with prawns, shrimp are widely caught and farmed for human consumption. While shrimp may be small, they are huge in their appeal as these deliciously clean and crisp tasting crustaceans can be served hot or cold. Unlike their close relatives … Continue reading The World of Shrimps
By kobe
How Much Do You Know About The Pawpaw?
April 19, 2022
The pawpaw is one big, lush, and juicy fruit, with its hundreds of tiny black “squashy” seeds. This is one fruit you can enjoy regularly because it is in season virtually all year round. Besides its remarkable health benefits, it is one succulent fruit you can eat and prepare in a variety of ways. So, … Continue reading How Much Do You Know About The Pawpaw?
By kobe
Even More Ways to Flavour Your Meals
April 19, 2022
Without a bit of salt to season our food we may end up with a bland, empty-tasting meal. Salt can be certainly referred to as the soul of many meals, it brings out the flavour of food, and you would be right if you said that without salt we may never experience the true taste … Continue reading Even More Ways to Flavour Your Meals
By loyigah
How Much Do You Know About the Tangerine Fruit?
April 19, 2022
If anyone asked how much you knew about the tangerine, many would probably say that it’s a close relative of the orange. If you answered that way, you’re probably right. But there’s more to this delightfully deep-orange fruit than you know. Easy to peel, yummy to eat, with a bright colour that delights the senses, … Continue reading How Much Do You Know About the Tangerine Fruit?
By kobe
Some More Ways to Flavour Your Meals
April 19, 2022
Spice in Jars. Photo: roadkillrescue.net Last week, we discussed Better Ways to Flavour Your Meals, where I talked about how I was inspired by Rob Rainford to explore some natural, healthy, and different ways to flavour my meals. In the kitchen cupboard of an average Nigerian household, the basic spices you will likely find are: … Continue reading Some More Ways to Flavour Your Meals
By loyigah
Better Ways To Flavour Your Meals
April 19, 2022
I have been a fan of the show Licence to Grill, which originally airs on Food Network Canada, but is shown on the BET channel on Dstv. The host, Rob Rainford, makes grilling look fun and easy, with amazing and ambitious barbecue recipes. His meals are made with mostly natural and fresh ingredients and, when … Continue reading Better Ways To Flavour Your Meals
By loyigah
Don’t Eat Your Rice With Chicken
April 19, 2022
Food combination focuses on the way you combine foods at each meal—the animal and vegetable proteins, the fats and oil, the starches…and the fruits and vegetables. Some food combinations are easy to digest. They are quickly broken down, and the nutrients are thoroughly assimilated. Other combinations can be a digestive disaster, producing gas, bloating and other … Continue reading Don’t Eat Your Rice With Chicken
By loyigah
10 Tips To Save Money While Eating Healthy
April 19, 2022
Every penny counts in this brutal economy. Here are a few tricks you can use to save a buck and get a little healthier too.
10 Tips to Healthy Eating
April 19, 2022
This information is designed to help adults make informed decisions about their health and is intended to be used for general nutritional information and educational purposes