Introduction Food is more than just sustenance — it’s culture, family, and daily life. But improper handling can turn meals into health risks. In Nigeria, where many meals involve fresh produce, local markets, and traditional cooking methods, observing proper food safety and hygiene becomes even more important. Here are seven essential tips every household should [...]
Introduction Nigeria’s culinary heritage is full of wholesome, nutritious foods — many of which are often overlooked in modern diets. Incorporating traditional meals into your diet isn’t just about culture: it can significantly improve your health, energy levels, and overall well-being. Here are five indigenous Nigerian foods you should consider adding to your regular meals. [...]
Before the Lights, Before the Mic — There’s Food We often see our favorite Nigerian artists performing with so much energy — jumping, dancing, and singing for hours. But have you ever stopped to think: what did they eat before all that? Every artist has that one meal or snack that gets them hyped, calm, [...]
Introduction: When Culture Meets Cuisine Kunle Afolayan’s Aníkúlápó isn’t just a cinematic masterpiece — it’s a window into the heart of Yoruba life in pre-colonial Nigeria. Beyond the powerful storytelling and costumes, one detail that stands out is the authentic display of traditional food. From smoky village kitchens to calabashes filled with palm wine, the [...]
5 Breadfruit as a Yam Substitute – A Delicious Nigerian Twist In Nigeria, yam (especially white puna yam) has long held pride of place as a staple—whether boiled, roasted, pounded into iyan, or served with rich soups. But there’s another local gem gaining attention as a smart and tasty alternative: African breadfruit (Treculia africana), often [...]
Kilishi or beef jerky, a favourite local food that originated in the North, is essentially made from thin strips of raw meat seasoned with spices (locally known as yaji – a mix of chilli, groundnut cake powder, pepper, and salt), smoked over woodfire and sun-dried in the open. The traditional method is a laborious and [...]
The Association of Master Bakers and Caterers of Nigeria (AMBCN) says a 50 percent increase in the prices of bread is inevitable. Raji Omotunde, Lagos state chapter chairman of AMBCN, made this known in an interview with NAN on Friday. He said the prices of baking ingredients have increased due to the coronavirus pandemic, [...]
People choose to be vegans or vegetarians because of health concerns, religious restrictions or moral concerns about harming animals. The difference between going vegan versus vegetarian primarily centers on the role of animals in food production. While both diets focus on eating more plant-based foods, vegetarians are allowed to include eggs, honey, and dairy. Vegans [...]
For Nigeria to do well in global hibiscus flower market, there is need to focus more on cultivation and processing, to fully harness potentials of the crop and boost the country’s forex earnings. Despite being a profitable, hibiscus has not received adequate attention of growers and investors. Despite its many uses and potentials, many do [...]
An egg a day could help to keep the doctor away. Eggs remain one of the best and cheapest sources of protein. Eggs also contain antioxidants, calcium, vitamins, and amino acids which are all beneficial to the body. Boosts the immune system The immune system benefits greatly from the consumption of eggs as they boost [...]
Tiger nuts, also known as yellow nutsedge or earth almonds, are not actually nuts, but rather edible tubers. They’re the size of a chickpea but wrinkly with a chewy texture and sweet nutty flavor similar to coconut. Tiger nuts were one of the first plants cultivated in Egypt and traditionally used as both food and [...]
Emmanuel Tangang, a pharmacist, has advised Nigerians against consumption of some fruits during medication to avoid reduction in the potency of the drugs. Tangang gave the advice in an interview with NAN on Thursday in Kaduna. According to him, many people do not know that some fruits interact badly with certain medications. “This means your [...]
Even though, exotic foods are delicious and enjoyable; once in a while, some of these foods can make you feel rootless and homesick. We know it is not easy to bring Nigerian foodstuff abroad. If you try it, you will be shocked at how people will snigger at your bags packed with Nigerian foodstuffs at [...]
Ampesi is a popular traditional Ghanaian food which is prepared with boiled yam, cocoyam, cassava or plantain, served with kontomire stew or any other preferred stew. Kontomire stew is made with cocoyam leaves. Ingredients 1 egg Meat or Fish, preferaby, Koobi (salted dried tilapia) Fresh kontomire (cocoyam) leaves 1 tomato puree Grounded Melon (powdered [...]
Leftovers are the uneaten edible remains of a meal after everyone has finished eating. Food scraps that are not directly edible are not regarded as leftovers, but rather as waste. No one sets out to make leftovers, but we find that we almost always have them. From the piece of chicken you brought back from [...]
Depending on where in the world you live, storing yams may be a pain for you. Especially for those who live outside Nigeria, where yams can cost a pretty penny. Buying in bulk saves you a lot of money and trips to the store. To save yourself from the pain of wasting money, these tips [...]
A roll is a small, often round loaf of bread served as a meal accompaniment. A roll can be served and eaten whole or cut transversely and dressed with fillings between the two halves. Bread Rolls or dinner rolls as some may call it is a very good meal to start or end the day [...]
HISTORY Before the development of modern refrigeration, ice cream was a luxury reserved for special occasions. Making it was quite laborious; ice was cut from lakes and ponds during the winter and stored in holes in the ground, or in wood-frame or brick ice houses, insulated by straw. Ice cream was made by hand in a [...]
Black rice has been eaten in regions of Asia for thousands of years; in fact for centuries. It was reserved for only Chinese royalty and that is why it is sometimes referred to as Emperor's Rice. Black rice is also referred to as “forbidden rice” because thousands of years ago in ancient China, noble Chinese men [...]
Carrots are a popular root vegetable that’s easy to grow as long as it’s planted in loose, sandy soil. Not all carrots are orange; they vary in color from purple to white to red e.t.c. ABOUT CARROTS Most varieties of carrots are resistant to pests and diseases, and they are also a good late season crop that can tolerate frost. [...]
