KULI – KULI
kulu – kuli… proudly Nigerian! Kuli-kuli is a crunchy Hausa snack that is primarily made from peanuts otherwise known as groundnuts. It is a popular snack that is well known and relished in Northern and some parts of Southern Nigeria and of course the North is the place where this salty snack originated from . This protein […]
SERVING FOOD IN BOWLS!
A new food craze sweeping restaurants from London to California serves food only in bowls. Bowl food just “tastes better” says the fans. Could there be method in this madness? http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20160226-why-bowl-food-might-be-tricking-your-brain
New data says Britons drink less tea and eat more junk food!
A new data has revealed that Britons drink less tea and eat more junk food! According to the data, the traditional cuppa is in decline while the slice of toast is on the way out. But junk food is said to still be increasing in popularity. The details are revealed in new figures from the […]
Dutch government announced plans to ban export of kosher and halal meat!
The Dutch government has announced plans to ban the export of kosher and halal meat . This according to the government is geared towards effort to reduce the amount of animals killed through “ritual” slaughter as well as to minimise suffering. The website Dutch News reports that the junior minister for economic affairs, Martijn van […]
Denmark opens first food waste supermarket!
A charity has reportedly opened Denmark’s first ever food surplus supermarket. The store in capital city Copenhagen called Wefood will sell produce at prices 30 to 50 per cent cheaper than normal supermarkets. This is according to Independent.co.uk. Per Bjerre from the NGO behind the market, Folkekirkens Nødhjælp, said: “WeFood is the first supermarket of its kind in Denmark and […]
Planting Season in Nigeria!
The Nigerian Agricultural Seed Council has warned against purchase and planting of seeds without the council’s approval. This is according to the council which said no foreign seed would be allowed into Nigeria without due process. The Director General of the Council, Doctor Olusegun Ojo, gave the warning during a sensitisation exercise in major agro […]
Orange mania!
Orange is an edible fruit that belongs to the citrus family like grapes, lime, lemon, tangerine and others. Enriched with vitamin c, it contains essential oils and other by-products like candid peels, pectin and stock feeds. Usually found in tropical climates, orange fibres usually help to tone the intestine, stimulate the immune system and aid […]
OFE UKPO OR ABACHI
This soup is common amongst South Eastern Abia and Imo soup lovers. Ukpo or Abachi is a black round looking thickener that must be cooked and ground into powder before being used to prepare a home made delicacy that can be enjoyed with any swallow. ..if ukpo is not available, you can use achi as […]
OFE OKAZI [OKAZI SOUP]
Okazi leaves are hard unique vegetables botanically known as Gnetum Africanum. They are found and massively grown in some parts of Nigerian Eastern States and some parts of Cameroon. But virtually every food market in the country can boost of this vegetables. This is because these vegetables apart from from being enriched with rich nutrients, cannot be ignored […]
Organic Farming in Tunisia!
Organic farming is said to be on the rise in Tunisia. These organic products are reportedly worth three percent of national GDP with 4,800 firms and 73,000 workers employed either directly or indirectly in the sector. Reports therefore say that Tunisia has thus become the second main African country to export organic products and the […]