Custard powder is derived from milk and contains no artificial flavors or preservatives. It can be added to many foods, such as waffles, pancakes, pastries, and puddings. In Nigeria, custard powder is made into the pastry cream known as custard, which is a widely eaten breakfast meal and one of the most common foods for…
Melon seed, popularly known as Egusi in Nigeria, is a food many Nigerians, irrespective of state or tribe, enjoy. The popularity of the food is beyond Nigeria as people from other West and Central African countries also enjoy a dish of Egusi. People enjoy egusi by grinding it and using it to make soups, although…
Garden egg is a nutritious fruit from the nightshade family and is widely consumed in African countries like Nigeria, Ghana, and Benin Republic. The botanical name of garden egg is Solanum melongena. Although it is often referred to as a vegetable, it is technically a fruit, because they grow from a flowering plant and contain…
Spaghetti comes in many shapes and sizes. It is usually made from wheat flour mixed with water and then rolled into long thin strings. Spaghetti is one of the oldest types of pasta, originally from southern Italy. Spaghetti can be served with tomato sauce, meatballs, or other toppings but can also be eaten in various…
Some like it hot, while some like it very hot. No matter how you like it, you would always find the food with the right level of spiciness for you here in Nigeria. Unlike in other parts of the world, particularly North America and Europe, most of the foods we cook here in Nigeria requires…
The best way to enjoy food is to cook it first, right? Well, not always. While cooking food is very important, not every food requires cooking as it is best eaten raw. That’s right, raw. Raw here means they go through very little or no cooking (or heating up). Cooking food makes it safer to…
Blood building foods are those foods that increase the production of red blood cells in the body. Red blood cells contain haemoglobin, a protein that facilitates the movement of oxygen in the body. When there is a drop in red blood cells in the body, one may experience symptoms like headache, appetite loss, fatigue, shortness…
Eating hot or warm food is the norm. This is because most of the food we eat has to be cooked with heat. But not all food must pass through heat before it can be eaten. Examples include ice cream, canned foods, snacks, and more. Some people also prefer to leave their cooked food till…
There are a lot of controversies surrounding the consumption of Kilishi. The processes surrounding its production, the risks that its consumption may pose to the human body, and the possibility of buying fake kilishi are enough to spark a lot of worries. However, we cannot turn a blind eye to the health benefits of Kilishi….
Turkey meat is the meat obtained from domesticated turkeys or wild turkeys. The meat is also referred to as just turkey, and is popular poultry dish in many parts of the world. Turkey is traditionally consumed in many holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas, but it is still used to prepare a variety of meals….
