Archives Tag: cuisine
Restaurant Review: 12: 11 Port Harcourt
April 19, 2022
I was still working in Apara Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers state when 12:11 started operation. I carried food to work in those days thus, I had no need to buy food on weekdays. On Saturday, however, I visited the restaurant. I had a church engagement that finished later than anticipated. So, I was hungry. At … Continue reading Restaurant Review: 12: 11 Port Harcourt
How to Clean and Marinate Catfish
April 19, 2022
I’m a full-blooded Ada Omabala so it’s only natural for me to love fresh fish. It features prominently in some of our local delicacies like ofe nsala, ove arigbi, ji mmili oku, and pepper soup. Our river, the Omabala River, provides us with different varieties of fresh fish like alila, asa, okpo, egbili, and ekwum. … Continue reading How to Clean and Marinate Catfish
Restaurant Review: Ofiaku Restaurant, Awka
April 19, 2022
I haven’t been to Awka in a while but when the need to do a review of a restaurant there arose, I remembered the Igbo proverb, “When an animal is itchy, it goes to the tree for help but when a man is itchy, he seeks the assistance of his fellow man in scratching the … Continue reading Restaurant Review: Ofiaku Restaurant, Awka
Video Of The Week: How To Make Cabbage Fufu
April 19, 2022
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 ailments. However, it may have never crossed the minds of many that this cruciferous vegetable can serve as a great ingredient … Continue reading Video Of The Week: How To Make Cabbage Fufu
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Nkwobi
April 19, 2022
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 translates to hard work is not just an ideology, it is a way of life for Ndi Igbo. Interestingly, reward for hard work … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Nkwobi
Temburu: A Fattening Room Delicacy in Okrika
April 19, 2022
Nigeria is a country with diverse ethnic groups. I consider the country a reservoir of food culture because the different ethnic groups have their traditional cuisine. These traditional foods are usually dependent on the food and ingredients that are produced in a particular area. Interestingly, these ethnic groups share two traits in common. First is … Continue reading Temburu: A Fattening Room Delicacy in Okrika
Restaurant Review: Chi-Chi’s Special Abacha Joint
April 19, 2022
My cousin, Adaobi and I travelled to Enugu during the festive season. When we concluded our business, I decided to ring up an old friend who lived in the city to see if she was free to hang out with us. She was. She asked what we had in mind and I told her we … Continue reading Restaurant Review: Chi-Chi’s Special Abacha Joint
Origin of the Nigerian Food: Okpa
April 19, 2022
Enugu, as the name implies, is situated on a hill. Located in the South-Eastern part of Nigeria, this beautiful and serene state is synonymous with coal production and okpa di oku. While the former has been rendered redundant, the latter continues to tantalize the taste buds of indigenes and non-indigenes alike. In fact, most communities … Continue reading Origin of the Nigerian Food: Okpa
Jevinik Restaurant Review
April 19, 2022
So I had a craving for Ekpang Nkukwo a couple of days back. My friend suggested that we dine at Jevinik Restaurant which is located in G.R.A. Port Harcourt. I hadn’t visited the restaurant in two years. Naturally, I was curious about a number of things. Was the place still as lovely as I remembered? … Continue reading Jevinik Restaurant Review
Afang Soup Recipe
April 19, 2022
Pronounced ah-fan, afang soup is indigenous to the Efik, Ibibio and Oron people of Southern Nigeria. Afang soup is a healthy soup infused with vegetables and ample protein. Learn to make afang soup with these simple steps. Ingredients Afang leaves (chopped and blended) Water leaves (chopped) Protein of your choice (beef, chicken, shrimps, fish… the … Continue reading Afang Soup Recipe
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Food Recipe: Nkwobi
April 19, 2022
Nkwobi is a spicy mouthwatering dish from the South Eastern part of Nigeria made with cow meat, precisely the foot. It is an exotic delicacy on most menus in food joints, restaurants and bars, and is relished as an appetizer or main dish. Commercially, potash is used to prepare it, but you can substitute it … Continue reading Food Recipe: Nkwobi
By chinwe
Brands We Love: Sweet Sensation
April 19, 2022
Every day, Sweet Sensation’s two dozen or more restaurants serve a wide variety of dishes to their hungry, treat seeking customers. They fill bellies with a mouthwatering assortment of foods representing the local culinary heritage and international tastes. It wants its visitors to know what it means for the Nigerian eba and eforiro to sit … Continue reading Brands We Love: Sweet Sensation
SME Spotlight: The Healthy Salad Company
April 19, 2022
Abimbola Bamigboye, Founder of The Healthy Salad Company, holds a BSc in Banking and Finance from Babcock University, and is also a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria. CN: What inspired you to start a food company, and why salad? I dream in Food! Food is an artistic expression for me … Continue reading SME Spotlight: The Healthy Salad Company
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Restaurants to Visit: Sky Bar Rooftop Lounge
April 19, 2022
You know you certainly owe yourself a good treat after the hustle and bustle. After all, you only live once. Sky Bar Rooftop Lounge, located at Summerset Continental Hotel, Plot 104 Kwame Nkrumah Crescent, Asokoro, Abuja, is the new name for exquisite. Sky Bar gives a touch of romance in an incredible ambience. Guests are … Continue reading Restaurants to Visit: Sky Bar Rooftop Lounge
By chinwe
Food Recipe: Agidi Jollof
April 19, 2022
Nigerian Agidi Jollof is a delicious meal enjoyed by almost all. It is made with corn flour (cornstarch). You can easily buy corn starch from the market or process yours at home. To do so, you parboil the corn, grind it, sieve it and allow some time to settle to get the cornstarch. Let’s try … Continue reading Food Recipe: Agidi Jollof
By chinwe
