Rice, Rice, Rice. I often joke that the older you are as a Nigerian, the more rice you’ve eaten in your lifetime. It’s such a staple in our diet that I sometimes wonder “how many times a week does the average Nigerian eat rice?” A good guess would be at least four times, unless one […]
Yam is a widely consumed staple in Nigerian cuisine, cherished for its versatility, and satisfying texture. Imagine a potato, but with a more robust character and a touch less sweetness than sweet potatoes. Yam can be prepared in various ways, and I will be sharing them with you. 1. Boiled Yam Boiled yam is one […]
Sadly, the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has hit us all. The government has asked its people to stay at home as they try to manage the further spread of the virus. Although some people still must work during this time, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We also commend every health worker […]
Everyone loves fried chicken. Don’t ever make it. Ever. Buy it from a place that makes good fried chicken- Nora Ephron Good chicken is hard to find. I grew up eating a lot of homemade chicken. We had a poultry where we reared chickens and of course, this meant eating more chicken than any other […]
One cannot think well, love well and sleep well if one has not dined well- Virginia Woolf. Ultimately, I believe one cannot live well without good food because as it is frequently said, food is nourishment to the body and soul”. The nourishment given to the body does not just depend on the food that’s […]