Food Recipe: Fluted Pumpkin (Ugu) Smoothie
Preparing nourishing foods and drinks is something Nigerian mothers have been doing since nineteen kiridim. Sometimes, these mamas go through what I call immune-boosting seasons. During these seasons, certain foods are prepared and served the family to improve their immunity against a particular disease. But when a child loses weight after a bout of sickness […]
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Ofe Owerri
Owerri, the capital of Imo state is located in the heart of Igboland. It is the state’s largest city and the unofficial statue headquarters of Nigeria. People of Owerri are lovers of good music; the town has an active night life that is unrivaled in all of South-Eastern Nigeria. The interesting thing about the soup […]
A Recipe for Okro Soup
I became a member of the Okro haters association from childhood. There was nothing Big Mummy did not try in her bid to get me to like this soup. She talked, cajoled and even forced me, it did not work. In fact, every time I was forced to eat Okro soup, I ended up in […]
How to Prepare Potato Balls With Ugu
WE are trying out Chinese and hotel restaurant strategies and are proud of the results we have gotten so far. This meal- mashed sweet potatoes with vegetable rolled up in balls, is a million bucks to us. This is proof that you do not have to be a professional to come up with creative recipes. Ladies, […]
5 Nigerian Stews You Can Make Without Tomatoes
Tomato is a favourite staple in Nigeria, and so, a large number of locals who cannot cope with the inflation in its price are hesitant to make the widely enjoyed stew and are now seeking alternative ways to make sauces with which to complement their daily meals. Here is a list of 5 economical and local […]