Also known as bean cakes, Akara is one of the popular Nigerian snacks that are really tasty and nourishing. It is made from beans, thus the name and other ingredients like tomatoes, onions, pepper, salt, and crayfish, depending on how you like it. It is mostly taken as breakfast or dinner. Akara can be taken…
Juice is a very important component of the diet of a cancer patient. Cancer patients are encouraged to consume enough fruits because of how beneficial it is, and the most common ways to enjoy these fruits is by juicing it. The process of juicing extracts liquid from fruits and vegetables with the help of a…
Appetizers are generally regarded as food taken before the main meal. That is, they are served before the main dish as a way to gain an appetite. They are usually served in small portions that are not meant to satisfy but to prepare the person for the main dish. They are usually served in events…
Egg rolls are one of the popular Nigerian snacks that are sold by the roadside and in big pastry shops. If you are a lover of this amazing snack, then it may delight you to know that this can be made in the comfort of your home using the right ingredients and of course, the…
Since the coronavirus outbreak, governments have advised people to stay indoors and maintain social distancing to help curb the spread of the virus. However, these preventive measures have its own challenges, especially when it comes to getting foods and other essentials. The government has restricted restaurants to take outs only, and the only other viable…
For some people, no shopping is complete without buying a few tins of sardines while some other people skip that part of the mall. But if you haven’t been eating enough sardines, you should reconsider. Apart from being tasty, especially when consumed in good sauce, sardines are one of the healthiest foods, packed with so…
It is always tempting to branch at the nearest fast food joint. They are everywhere in Nigeria, and it is rare for you to drive down your street without seeing one. For taste and convenience, not to talk of affordability, it is hard to beat them. If you are always on the move, there are…
Nigerian cultures have always been very rich and quite innovative. Before the coming of the Europeans and their products, we found ways to entertain and enjoy ourselves. We have our food as well as drinks. Drinks that could be made without the need for breweries or sophisticated preservation. The ingredients were also very easy to…
Waking up early with barely enough time to prepare can make it very easy to skip breakfast. For some other people, they are trying to watch their weight and do not want to load themselves with food that would have them feeling lethargic at work. Mothers may also not have the energy to prepare meals…
Akpu is a thick, staple Nigerian food extracted from cassava tubers. It is also called Fufu can also be made with plantain flour. It is best served with typical traditional soups, including bitterleaf soup, groundnut soup, egusi soup, ora, and vegetable soup. Some of the nutritional content of akpu include – carbohydrates, dietary fibre, protein,…
