Semolina is a coarse flour used in making pasta, bread, cereals and other food products. In Nigeria, semolina flour is used to prepare the Semolina fufu which is eaten with the various Nigerian soups. It was formerly known as middlings of durum wheat, but nowadays people prefer middlings of maize and rice. It appears yellow…
If you are reading this, chances are that you are a fan of cinnamon. The spice, which is gotten from the bark of a tree is a favourite for many people around the world, including Sri Lanka, which has its own specie of the tree (Ceylon) while the rest of the world consumes cassia, the…
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…
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…
Nothing adds flavour to your food like garlic. Its ability to enhance both the taste and smell of the food makes it a very important ingredient for most people. Besides that, garlic has immense health benefits and can be consumed for several reasons. The benefits of garlic for men and women are immeasurable as you…
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…
Date is a fruit from the date palm. Date is botanically known as Phoenix dactylifera and is eaten for its sweetness. It is commonly found mostly in many tropical regions of the world, like Nigeria. It comes in a wet or dry form, and the colors are mainly brownish, dark or a bit yellowish depending…
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,…