Agbalumo and More

Agbalumo Gin & Tonic

Well, y’all know my love for Agbalumo. And cucumbers…Which got me thinking once I’d made my Cucumber gin, that a …

Monday Mocktails: Agbalumo – Soursop Drink

I am a believer that if certain fruits and vegetables are in season together, they are meant to be combined …

Nigerian Seasonal Produce: Udara [Agbalumo, African Star Apple], #2

โ€˜Nigerian Seasonal Produceโ€™ is a monthly column which will be published on the last Saturday of every month. In this …

In Season Pickles: Carrots, Agbalumo, Orange

One way to enjoy fruits and veg in season – carrots, agbalumo, oranges – is to explore a variety of …

Lemons & Limes

Very Lemony Stew of Chicken With Fresh Dates

Here, fresh dates edify the palate in a chicken stew. Thankfully. So one evening, I was making a stew in …

Grilled Burrata – Meyer Lemon Flatbread

Who would have thought I had so many Meyer lemons in my possession and was this quiet. Remember when? Remember …

Lime Fever: 30 Things to do with Limes

mswanawana wrote on Instagram: ‘Its official. You are obsessed with limes. Get on with the lime and lemon grass cordial’ …

Technique: How to Juice a Lime

To juice a lime…with ease, youโ€™ll need the greenest, smoothest-skinned, most fragrant limes. Ever. Well…..even yellowing, gnarled limes would work …

Pepper Soup

Pepper Soup Spice Detective: Umilo/ Omilo But…

Updated – 30th May, 2019 – Name found – its the coco plum (amongst other names) …still searching. And still, …

On Pepper Soup Spice & Finding Names

Updated 17th March 20135, with a correction for the botanical name of Gbafilo I am an explorer. The thrill of …

Nigerian ‘Concept’ Dish: Plantain ‘Fondants’ Moqueca (Palm oil & Coconut Seafood Broth)

The Concept This concept is about my love for Brazil and the beautiful combination of palm oil and coconut milk …

Some Things Nigerians Love: ‘Assorted’, of Meat & Bits

In celebration of Independence Day on October 1st, I’d like to explore a number of things Nigerians love. Like ‘Assorted’ …