I wrote this a year ago in January 2020 days after we moved. I wanted to be intentional about documenting …

And also with gram/ besan/ lentil flours or powders. Think of it this time as using flours of convenience, whatever …

I grew up eating plantains as an essential part of my Nigerian diet and I find it fascinating to experiment …

I know, I’m here telling you about this sauce that rocks my world, and at the same time I’m asking, …

I haven’t had palm oil stew in such a long time – I think I forgot how easy it was …

This post is prompted by me seeing green tatashe in the market and remembering that they are the base for …

A big thank you to My Diasporan Kitchen, whose blog post was the perfect guide for this experiment. Here’s how …

Peppers are one of the most commonly preserved ingredients across Nigeria. Sun-dried, all sorts of peppers are available in super …

It is the season of rain, of corn and ube, of Ose Nsukka and green tatashe, of green rodo. It …

I’m a rainy day girl, anytime, any day, anywhere. Sometimes I think of rain – of the drizzly sort as …

The perfect Saturday morning breakfast – bread and akara, only switched up in a take on a popular Japanese dish …

This is a guest post by my friend, Akwugo – an excellent, excellent writer who loves stories and connecting with …

Maggi Family Menu and Maggi Good Food Moments were the first cooking shows I ever watched and Iyabo Lawani was …

Some things make you realise others, like how Akwugo’s love and appreciation for her mother shone through in her piece …

Plantain has been bringing joy to homes in Nigeria since the amalgamation of the North and South poles. That’s how …

Rafiat gives insight to what the state of the planet might be like if plantain goes extinct. Can’t, shouldn’t, won’t …

I know this feeling of being away from home and looking for plantain, and finding some from Colombia and other …

Dija is musing about life and dodo, and I dare say it’s comfort food for her. Especially being away from …