Nothing says ‘celebration’ like a plate of fried rice in Nigeria. The food is commonly reserved for occasions such as festivities or parties. Everything about the food just gives it a rather special feeling, from the taste to the garnishing. It is indeed a special food. Fried rice is Nigeria’s second most popular rice dish,…
When it comes to food, some like it hot, and some like it cold. How you would choose to enjoy your food might seem like a matter of personal preference, but what if there was more to it? Are there any health benefits to eating hot food, and is it something you should be doing…
For many people, losing weight takes work. This is why they make use of more than one method to get rid of unnecessary weight. Going to the gym is the first thing people often think of when it comes to losing weight. This is because of how helpful exercises can be in burning fat. But…
Fermented foods make up a part of our regular diet here in Nigeria. The process of fermentation has been practiced all over the world for centuries. Fermentation helps with the preservation of food. It enhances the taste, texture, and aroma of the food. It also makes the food easier to digest and more nutritious, as…
Yogurt is an excellent source of potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, protein, calcium, potassium, and vitamin B-12 making it a highly nutritional drink. In 2013, a “Nutrition Research study was carried out and it shows that women who consume yogurt regularly have overall diet quality, both medically and sexually than those who don’t. Let’s check out…
What is the benefit of eating liver organ meat? Liver meat is one of the most nutritious meats on the planet. Many people love its taste and unique texture, and there are also a few who are not fans of liver meat. Liver meat is found in different animals; cow-beef, goat-mutton, or even lamb-liver, and…
Squirrels are one of the animals that are commonly seen all over the world. They belong to the family Sciuridae, which consists of small or medium-sized rodents. They are small rodents with slender bodies, large eyes, and bushy tails. Their fur is short, silky, and soft. The color of their fur can be white, yellow,…
When typical Nigerians talk about salads, the first thing that comes to mind is mayonnaise. Mayonnaise is one of the most common food dressing ingredients. It was invented by the French chef of Duke de Richelieu in 1756. It is a creamy sauce made from egg yolks, oil, vinegar, and other additives. These ingredients are…
Date fruit (botanically known as Phoenix dactylifera) is a fruit from the date palm species of the palm family. It has dark brown skin and soft flesh and is uniquely sweet. Dates originated from Iraq. It grows in tropical regions like North Africa, South Africa, and the Middle East. Dates are one of the common fruits…
Roasting is a way of cooking that involves using dry heat to cook the food with an open flame, an oven, or another heat source. Roasting is a very common method of cooking, and foods that are cooked that way are generally known as roasted foods. It is one of the easiest cooking methods that…
