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Tuesday, 28 November 2017

Every day Nigerian Food!

Nigerian foods are diverse and exciting, they are so many, assorted and  very simple and easy to make. They are often natural foods, that are  rich in the necessary nutrients like protein, vitamins, fat and oil, dietary fibers, and many others. Made in Nigeria...

Much ado about butter!

 Butter is said to be back in a big way, and it is reportedly  costing Australians more at the checkout! A national shortage of the popular spread has reportedly led to a price increase of more than 20 percent at the major supermarkets, with industry sources blaming...

Best street food in New York is Nigerian!

…tantalizing meat from  dfnigerianfoodtruck/Instagram The best street food in New York is said to be  Nigerian Jollof rice! If you think it is  pizza, the answer is    no  no   no! This is according to The Vendy Awards – the...

Deep frying and research!

Scientists have declared that fatty acids released into the air from cooking may contribute to the formation of clouds that cool the climate. This is according to the BBC which noted that fatty acid molecules comprise about 10% of fine particulates over London, and such...

Moderate drinking of coffee!

 Moderate coffee drinking is said to be safe, and three to four cups a day may have some health benefits,. According to a large review of studies, in the BMJ, it found a lower risk of liver disease and some cancers in coffee drinkers, and a lower risk of dying from...

Tuesday, 21 November 2017

Banana!

Banana is the common name for flowering plants of the genus Musa and for the fruit they produce. Also known as *Ensete ventricosum (Ethiopian banana, false banana, enset), this fruit is said to be an important foodcrop in Ethiopia. Nymphoides aquatica (banana plant),...

Grilled cheese and Quebec!

 From grilled cheese to cocktails, drag queen and leggings, the French-language watchdog in the Canadian province of Quebec has relaxed its guidelines around some common “anglicisms”.  This is according to BBC.COM  It’s the Canadian province that made...

Nigeria’s President commissions feed mill, breeding farm, and hatchery in Kaduna!

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Everyday Nigerian Food!

BEAN AND PLANTAIN POTTAGE A pottage made of beans and plantains is loved and relished by Nigerians who love pottage a great deal! Eateries, Bukaterias, Cafeterias, Canteens  and restaurants can testify to this! Oh I almost forgot Nigerian mama-puts! From...

Much ado about butter!

Butter is said to be back in a big way, and it is reportedly  costing Australians more at the checkout! A national shortage of the popular spread has reportedly led to a price increase of more than 20 percent at the major supermarkets, with industry sources blaming...

Sunday, 19 November 2017

The best street food in New York is said to be Nigerian Jollof rice!

 Best foood in New York is Nigerian! The best street food in New York is said to be  Nigerian Jollof rice!  If you think it is  pizza, the answer is    no  no   no!  This is according to The Vendy Awards – the annual street...

Friday, 17 November 2017

Ofada ice with ofada stew.

10 fresh Tomatoes 5 Fresh atarodo peper 5 fresh tatashe pepper 2 large onions Garlic and ginger to taste (optional) 5 Large pieces of cow skin (pumo) diced    assorted meat and intestine (shaki, fuku, etc) 3 shawa smoked fish (optional) 2 wraps of locust...