Monkey kola is an African indigenous fruit that is popularly grown. It is a specie of the West African kola nut tree. The scientific name of monkey kola is Cola lepidota K. Schum. It is widely cultivated in many parts of Nigeria. Although the common name of the fruit is monkey kola, it is known as Ochiricha or…
In recent times, the issue of mental health has become a burning topic. It seems like people are now beginning to understand what mental health is and how much of an impact it can have on your life. It is now being taken just as seriously as physical health. We have now seen athletes pull…
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…
Is hard water really that bad? With myths and misinformation, many people are unsure about the true effects of hard water. While it can be damaging in some ways, it can be beneficial in others. We explore the effects of hard water to see if it is that bad.What is hard water? Before exploring the…
Sugar apple is a fruit that is known by many names. Some call it sugar pineapple, cherimoya, or sweetsop. But no matter what name you choose to call it, you are referring to the cone-shaped fruit with scaly, greenish skin with a soft, juicy pulp. Sugar apple belongs to the Annonaceae family which is native…
The Yoruba people are a large ethnic group in Nigeria with a history dating back centuries. Today, they occupy the South West region of Nigeria. The Yorubas have a particularly rich and elaborate culture that is reflected in all aspects, including their kinds of food. Yoruba foods are a diverse and flavorful type of Nigerian…
Many Nigerians depend on roadside foods for their survival as they go about their daily activities. Roadside foods or street foods are foods commonly sold on the streets. Most roadside vendors have a small shop for people to eat while others just sell food for you to take home to eat. Food from roadside vendors…
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…
These days, virtually anything can be bought online. There are so many online stores, many of which are specialised in selling one kind of item online. From electronics to clothes and even furniture, all of them can be purchased online. Health products like certain drugs and some health devices can also be bought online these…
One of nature’s gifts to man is the shea butter, and it offers immeasurable benefits that can be used any day and any time. Shea butter, also known as “Okwuma” among the Igbos of Nigeria, is prized for its medicinal properties. Shea butter is called kadanya in Hausa, and ori in Yoruba languages in Nigeria. Shea…