Spices are plant-based substances that are used to add flavor, aroma, and color to food. They are usually derived from the seeds, fruits, roots, bark, or other parts of plants and can be used in both savory and sweet dishes They help add taste and flavour to your food. They work in different ways, with…
Snail meat is a delicacy in certain places, including Nigeria. While snail might not look appetising, some people are gifted in the art of preparing it in such a way that it may be hard to tell it apart from other kinds of meat. There are joints and high-class restaurants where snail meat is part…
Cooking oils are a staple in the Nigerian kitchen, and choosing the right one can have a significant impact on our health. With so many options available, it can be difficult to know which oils are the healthiest. Choosing the healthiest cooking oil to use in your dish isn’t always as simple as it appears…
The kidney is a pair of vital organs in the body that perform a lot of functions. They help in filtering waste products from the body, which is later passed out as urine and also helps in balancing fluids in the body as well as releasing hormones that help to regulate blood pressure in the…
In Nigeria, the term “swallow” refers to starchy foods that are prepared into a paste and consumed with Nigerian soups. These swallows are typically made from grains, cereals, starchy roots, and vegetables, and come in the form of pastes or dumplings. Common ingredients used to make swallows include yam, plantain, cocoyam, millet, sorghum, cassava, and…
Not all foods are easy to digest. Your body finds it easier to digest and break down certain foods than others. Foods that are easier to digest would require less work from the digestive system. It would also help to prevent constipation, indigestion, bloating, and more. Foods that are easy to digest easily provide your…
Wheat flour is flour milled from the entire kernel of wheat. There are two types of wheat flour, soft wheat flour and hard wheat flour. Soft wheat flour has ery low gluten content, while hard wheat flour contains high gluten content. Wheat flour is used for many consumption purposes all over the world. In Nigeria,…
Pigeon peas are one of the most common legume crops which grows in the tropical and subtropical regions around the world and are commonly consumed in South Asia, South East Asia, Latin America and Africa. In Nigeria, pigeon peas are called fio fio in Igbo, waken-masar in Hausa and otinli in Yoruba. The meal made…
Dairy foods are food products made from milk. They could be derived directly from milk or be used in making the products. The milk used is gotten from animals like cows and nanny goats. Most local dairy products in Nigeria come from the Northern part of the country, where people have reared cattle for centuries….
Crayfish, or crawfish as it is sometimes spelt, is a very popular seafood. In Nigeria, it is used in cooking to add flavour to food. Indeed, it is a very common cooking ingredient with a remarkable taste. It is a flavor enhancer in soups, stews, and other dishes Crayfish can be dried and eaten raw…
