nigerian food
That tomato has mould. Can you still cook with it?
Chops
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…
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG): The misconception Nigerians still believe
Health
August 21, 2026
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG): The misconception Nigerians still believe
If you grew up in Nigeria in the late 1990s or early 2000s, you probably heard someone warn against MSG.…
The fermented foods Nigerians grew up eating
Chops
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…
What is the secret behind Kilishi?
Chops
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…
The health benefits of garden egg stew
Chops
November 13, 2025
The health benefits of garden egg stew
Garden egg has long been a familiar sight in Nigerian homes, but few people ever stop to consider how nutritious…
Hilda Baci takes on the world’s biggest pot of jollof rice
Chops
September 12, 2025
Hilda Baci takes on the world’s biggest pot of jollof rice
Hilda Baci is back in the spotlight, and this time the Nigerian culinary superstar is taking things up several notches.…
The simple workers’ diet that kept everyone going all year round
Chops
December 25, 2023
The simple workers’ diet that kept everyone going all year round
It’s interesting to know we have a few selected meals and restaurants that saw massive visits or patronage from workers…
Top 5 Nigerian foods your heart should desire
Contests
April 11, 2023
Top 5 Nigerian foods your heart should desire
By Tosin Ayinde There’s a nutrition mantra that goes thus: “When the diet is wrong, medicine is of no use,…