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The new Nigerian chef is part cook, part storyteller

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?

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

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?

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

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?

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?

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

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?

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…
How Café culture is quietly growing in Lagos

How Café culture is quietly growing in Lagos

Not too long ago, cafés in Lagos were mostly attached to hotels, airports, or high-end business districts, places people dropped…
Will MasterChef Nigeria celebrate local food or westernise it

Will MasterChef Nigeria celebrate local food or westernise it

MasterChef is not just another cooking show. It is one of the world’s biggest culinary franchises, created in the UK…
9 local fruits Nigerians are slowly losing

9 local fruits Nigerians are slowly losing

In many parts of Nigeria, fruits that were once part of everyday diets are becoming less visible, particularly in urban…
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