Archives Tag: herbs
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Aju Mbaise
April 19, 2022
The east is blessed with several varieties of natural herbs with enormous benefits and uses. One amongst many is the “blessed traditional wrap” known as Aju Mbaise. Aju Mbaise has its origin from Mbaise, a large community in Imo State in the eastern part of Nigeria from where it got its name. It is a … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Aju Mbaise
By chinwe
DIY: Ginger Powder
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading DIY: Ginger Powder
By amarachi
Spices and Herbs that Keep you Healthy
April 19, 2022
Herbs and spices make food tastier while boosting your health. In Nigeria, we have a vast number of herbs, some of which we haven’t figured out the benefits yet. The beauty of herbs and spices is when we make do with more than one at a time. But, be very careful not to mix what … Continue reading Spices and Herbs that Keep you Healthy
By amarachi
Do You Know the King of Herbs?
April 19, 2022
I recently found out about a species of red mushroom the Chinese call lingzhi (Japanese reishi, the King of Herbs). Now if you know the Chinese at all, you know they don’t play when it comes to herbal medicine. So when I heard of ganoderma lucidum, the herb crowned king, my interest was piqued. In the … Continue reading Do You Know the King of Herbs?
By jehonwa
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
