Over the past six months, I have engaged in a simple experiment. In packed rooms in Europe and the United States, I have asked, “What is your favorite African dish?” Usually, the answer is blank stares. In contrast, when I’ve…
Introducing Dubai’s international dining scene
There are people of more than 200 nationalities living in Dubai, and all have brought with them a taste of home. Many expats have opened their own restaurants or set up franchises of familiar chains from home, making the emirate’s…
First ‘Amala’ Festival to hold in Lagos
The city of Lagos is set to host the first edition of an annual Food Festival tagged: ‘Amala Festival 2019.’ The festival is aimed at bringing together local food vendors, food cafes, restaurant and fresh food outlets under one umbrella…
12 Healthy Dinner Ideas for Two
It’s common to feel rushed at dinnertime and opt for easy options, such as fast food or frozen meals, even if you’re sharing a meal with just one other person — such as a partner, child, friend, or parent. If…
Meet top five Nigerian YouTube food content creators
On YouTube, Winifred Emmanuel’s Zeelicious Foods channel is dedicated to teaching people how to make mouth-watering dishes in a fun and creative way. With over 100 video tutorials and brand new video tutorials out once a week, visitors are sure…
A taste of Nigeria – Inspiring Nigerian culture
There is a misconception that culture is being lost to modernisation. We never lose our culture. It just advances with social and technological evolution. Our culture defines who we are as a people and inspires others to understand us better. …
AfroGourmands in Lagos offers an exciting blend of dairy products with African cuisine
After launching on June 11, 2019, in Dakar, Senegal, the first edition of the “AfroGourmands” moved to Lagos, Nigeria. AfroGourmands in Lagos offers an exciting blend of dairy products with African cuisine (christianabegan) On October 11, 2019, the European Commission…
Get a Taste of Africa in Brooklyn during African Restaurant Week
Now in its seventh year, African Restaurant Week kicked off on October 4, in 20 participating restaurants across New York City. The festival’s moniker says “week,” but it’s actually two weeks, concluding on Sunday, October 20, with more events, food and wine…
22 Foods Nigerians Miss Most While Living Abroad
Even though, exotic foods are delicious and enjoyable; once in a while, some of these foods can make you feel rootless and homesick. We know it is not easy to bring Nigerian foodstuff abroad. If you try it, you will…
Google celebrates Nigerian food culture
Google is celebrating Nigerian food culture with the world through its project ‘Come Chop Bellefull: A Taste of Nigeria. The project was launched in collaboration with the Centenary Project on Tuesday at the Pan-Atlantic University (PAU), Lagos. The Centenary Project…