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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, you’ll need the greenest, smoothest-skinned, most fragrant limes. Ever. Well…..even yellowing, gnarled limes would work …

Pepper Soup

On Prekese/ Aidan/ Aridan Fruit

I’ve almost always used the dried version and so haven’t had the opportunity, till recently to truly get a whiff …

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 …