So, it shocks me – I’m not sure why – to see people completely immune to the wonders of Jollof Rice. First there was Amanda proclaiming Rice and Stew as King and now, Munachim. Any sort of exploration brings you face to face with alignment and misalignment and when I find thought leaders in this...
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‘Nigerian Seasonal Produce’ is a monthly column which will be published on the last Saturday of every month. In this column, a writer explores a specific seasonal fruit, vegetable or leafy green assigned by the editors of Kitchen Butterfly and based on the Nigerian Seasonal Produce Calendar. Our author this month is Keside Anosike – writer extraordinary who teases me...
‘Nigerian Seasonal Produce’ is a monthly column which will be published on the last Saturday of every month. In this column, a writer explores a specific seasonal fruit, vegetable or leafy green assigned by the editors of Kitchen Butterfly and based on the Nigerian Seasonal Produce Calendar. Our author this month is Osemhen of Eureka Naija –...
Dreams eh? Do. Come. True. Just do you, to the best of your ability. Do you. So thrilled to have been featured in the Kitchen Crafter’s episode on CNN African Voices, talking about The New Nigerian Kitchen, Culinary arts and heritage and having a blast I hope you enjoy it! I loved recording!! xxx
There’s little more I enjoy than talking about food. And being #52. Y’all know I loveeeeeeeeeeeeeee 52, like food52.com This Sunday past, I spoke with Andre Blaze Henshaw – the amazing MC from TEDxPortHarcourt. We talked about food, life, heart and more food in one of my favourite interviews. I find discussions soooooooooo useful in...
Fam, we made it – Nigerian cuisine and its beloved dishes done gone global. And yes, KB, Kitchen Butterfly was featured with several mentions. Woo hoo. All this thanks to Bim, Culture editor at BuzzfeedUK, who wrote ‘23 Nigerian Foods The World Should Know & Love‘. At No 1 is the beloved Jollof Rice and at...
Your living room is arguably one of the most, if not the most, important spaces in your home. It’s often the first room guests encounter upon entering, and it’s probably where you and your family spend the majority of your time together. For these reasons, it’s crucial to put your own stamp on this living...
I didn’t realise I had a ‘collection’ till I brought back four bottles of vinegar from Dubai in January – Cane, Palm, Mango and Lime. It was the Mango that captivated me on the aisle at Carrefour. Set amongst the woody sheen of balsamic, the red and golden of wine vinegars and the milky white...
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a always time of reflection for me. I think of the many ways I am a woman and all the ways I find myself challenged, whether by society or by myself. This year, I choose to celebrate me as a mother. With 3 children – one almost off to secondary...