My first introduction to Peri-Peri was when I moved to London in my teens. My mates took me to the infamous Nandos restaurant during our lunch break. It was the first commercial place I tasted anything remotely close to my Nigerian palate. I had roasted corn, thick fries potatoes, green peas, fried rice and of […]
This Watermelon Granita is the perfect cold refreshment for the summer. Granita is the next best thing to a gelato or ice cream. Although similar to a sorbet and a slushy their textures are different. Sorbet is softer and smoother and can be scooped like gelato/ice cream. A granita is crunchy with bits just like […]
Suya plays a huge part in the Nigerian food culture. Suya joints – a street kiosk where an array of deliciously grilled suya meats are cooked and sold over a handmade firewood barbeque. From states to cities, local areas and villages, every area have a local favourite suya joint. The spot night-party goers get their […]
Calling all plantain lovers and as one myself I must say I truly appreciate the versatility of plantains. From simply fried sweet plantains, plantain chips, plantain porridge, plantain mofongo, tostones and so on. There are various traditional recipes using plantains stemming from African, Caribbean, Asian and Latin cultures. However today I am bringing you a […]
Polenta is very common here in Italy, it is basically cornmeal. Although cornmeal would translate to “Farina de Mais” which literally means corn flour, which is very different. Cornmeal or Polenta is gritty while corn flour is fine and smooth. So if you have cornmeal or polenta, then I suggest you whip up these delicious […]
Lots of people need a cup of coffee to kick-start each day while others seek their buzz from a nutritious smoothie. Smoothies and long drinks like an American are more, well, American. Italians however, like to start their day with a short drink. That is an espresso, although it’s simply known as a coffee here […]
