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5 Things You Should Know About Ukwa
April 19, 2022
Rainy season is here again. The weather is cool and some of us are already enjoying the food benefits of the season. Ukwa, which is also known as African breadfruit, is one of the food blessings that come with the rainy season. It’s a versatile food and it’s quite nutritious too. Ukwa is one of … Continue reading 5 Things You Should Know About Ukwa
Did you Know? Six Health Benefits of Ukwa
April 19, 2022
Ukwa is a traditional meal that is commonly eaten by the Igbo people of South-Eastern Nigeria. The botanical name of this food is Treculia africana while the English name is African breadfruit. Ukwa can be made into a porridge delicacy or it can be fried and eaten with palm kernel or coconut. It is a … Continue reading Did you Know? Six Health Benefits of Ukwa
How to Prepare Fried Ukwa (Ukwa Eyelu Éyé)
April 19, 2022
African breadfruit (ukwa), botanically known as Treculia africana, is a huge tree that is part of the Moraceae family. It grows mainly in tropical regions. Ukwa is as large as watermelon and weighs 10 or more pounds. This seasonal food is highly proteinous and is one of the foods that easterners enjoy in abundance during … Continue reading How to Prepare Fried Ukwa (Ukwa Eyelu Éyé)
7 Meals to Enjoy this Easter
April 19, 2022
We love holidays. Any excuse to stay home and enjoy is welcome. Well, Easter is here again, at least, it will be here in a few days. As we make plans to celebrate this season of sacrifice by inviting friends and family to wine and dine with us, here are a few meals that will … Continue reading 7 Meals to Enjoy this Easter
Did You Know? 7 Foods That Are Good For the Teeth
April 19, 2022
Tooth brushing is a bath time ritual for most of us. In health education, we learnt that regular brushing of teeth helps to keep it clean and healthy by getting rid of food particles that cause tooth decay. As good students, we perform this ritual once or twice a day; for most of us, tooth … Continue reading Did You Know? 7 Foods That Are Good For the Teeth
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Ukwa
April 19, 2022
On our history segment today is ukwa, a delicacy that hails from Igboland. Ukwa is called African breadfruit in English because it is similar to the breadfruit eaten in the Caribbean and South Pacific. The African breadfruit is eaten by people of different ethnic groups in Nigeria. These ethnic groups not only have different ways … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Ukwa
Did You Know? 6 Foods You’ll Find at a Traditional Wedding in Anambra
April 19, 2022
Ndi Anambra are a people with a rich cultural heritage. Marriage is highly regarded in Anambra State for it is the symbolic joining of families in the presence of witnesses. Thus, whenever a traditional wedding invitation is received, people attend to share in the beauty and joy of a new beginning as well as to … Continue reading Did You Know? 6 Foods You’ll Find at a Traditional Wedding in Anambra
Recipe: Ukwa (Breadfruit)
April 19, 2022
Breadfruit id known scientifically as Artocarpus camansi and locally as Ukwa . Ukwa is a heart-friendly meal and is also an excellent source of potassium. It is a local favourite in the eastern part of the country, it can also be roasted and eaten with coconut. This recipe was culled from Dooney’s Kitchen. Ingredients 3 cups … Continue reading Recipe: Ukwa (Breadfruit)
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5 Non-Flour Snacks Available in a Local Nigerian Market
April 19, 2022
Snacks are what we eat aside breakfast, lunch and dinner. Some are fresh and need to be preserved in the refrigerator, whilst some can be preserved by drying. However, the good thing about snacks is that they should be available when we want them. With flour products taking over our shelves and predisposing some to flour-related … Continue reading 5 Non-Flour Snacks Available in a Local Nigerian Market
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