Archives Tag: Palm wine
Recipe for Ugba Salad
April 19, 2022
On our menu today is ugba salad. This meal is indigenous to Imo State but it has become so popular that it is served in most restaurants within the country. It’s obvious from the name that the primary ingredient for this food is ugba. Ugba, known in some part of Igboland as akpaka is African … Continue reading Recipe for Ugba Salad
South Eastern Delicacies: Origin of the Nigerian Food, Ugba Salad
April 19, 2022
Ugba or ukpaka is the local name for fermented African oil bean. The African oil bean tree grows approximately 6 metres in girth and 21 metres in height. The tree is low branched; it has low wide buttresses and an open crown that allows light to penetrate under its canopy. The glossy brown seeds are … Continue reading South Eastern Delicacies: Origin of the Nigerian Food, Ugba Salad
Origin of the Nigerian Foods: Isi Ewu
April 19, 2022
Isi ewu is a rich traditional delicacy that originated from the southeastern part of Nigeria. I consider this region the Olingo Republic of Nigeria. Olingo is the Igbo slang for enjoyment. The southeast region is the one region in Nigeria with the license to chop money. The typical Igbo man believes that drinking is the … Continue reading Origin of the Nigerian Foods: Isi Ewu
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
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
Palm Wine 2.0
April 19, 2022
While shopping in a supermarket recently, I came across this amazing new product and couldn’t wait to tell you all about it. I was delighted to find an old favourite in Nigeria that is now being packaged and exported to Europe and America. Introducing Palmi, a recently launched drink that’s set to take over the market. Described … Continue reading Palm Wine 2.0
