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5 Nigerian snacks that taste like childhood
September 25, 2026
5 Nigerian snacks that taste like childhood
Old Nigerian snacks were never just about filling your stomach. A bite of one could take you straight back to…
When Nigerian food becomes a luxury: how rising prices are changing what we cook
September 18, 2026
When Nigerian food becomes a luxury: how rising prices are changing what we cook
Sometimes, you only notice how expensive food has become when you start cooking. The meat is less, the oil is…
5 Nigerian foods that are beneficial to your health
September 11, 2026
5 Nigerian foods that are beneficial to your health
We often make healthy eating more complicated than it needs to be. We chase imported superfoods, spend money on expensive…
The new Nigerian chef is part cook, part storyteller
September 4, 2026
The new Nigerian chef is part cook, part storyteller
A Nigerian recipe video can begin with something as ordinary as yam, palm oil or dried fish and end up…
That tomato has mould. Can you still cook with it?
August 28, 2026
That tomato has mould. Can you still cook with it?
Nigeria has a complicated relationship with tomatoes. They are essential to the way many households cook, yet they can become…
The fermented foods Nigerians grew up eating
August 14, 2026
The fermented foods Nigerians grew up eating
You have probably been eating fermented foods your whole life without even realising it. Before the world started obsessing over…
Has brunch in Nigeria become too extra?
August 7, 2026
Has brunch in Nigeria become too extra?
For most Nigerians, the day used to have a fairly predictable food schedule: breakfast in the morning, lunch in the…
Why loaded fries are suddenly everywhere in Nigeria
July 22, 2026
Why loaded fries are suddenly everywhere in Nigeria
Not too long ago, fries were the thing that came with your meal. You ordered chicken, fish or a burger,…
What is the secret behind Kilishi?
July 3, 2026
What is the secret behind Kilishi?
If you have ever had a friend or relative travel from Lagos to Abuja, Kano or anywhere else in northern…
Food inflation: What are Nigerians eating now?
June 19, 2026
Food inflation: What are Nigerians eating now?
There was a time when buying food did not require a strategy. A visit to the market meant filling a…
7 reasons cashew nuts might be the healthiest snack in your kitchen
June 5, 2026
7 reasons cashew nuts might be the healthiest snack in your kitchen
Snacking is part of everyday life for many Nigerians. Whether you are stuck in traffic, rushing between meetings, watching football…
The trending Matcha drink: Good or peer pressure?
May 21, 2026
The trending Matcha drink: Good or peer pressure?
A few months ago, if you asked the average Nigerian what matcha was, there was a good chance they would…