Be honest: what kind of Nigerian cook are you? The kind who can cook jollof rice without measuring anything? The kind who calls Mama immediately when the soup isn't looking right? Or the kind who opens the pot every five minutes because "let me just check something"? Nigerian kitchens have personalities. Some cooks are precise. Some are adventurous. Some trust their instincts completely. And some will add "just one more seasoning" until the pot becomes a family secret. So, let's find out what kind of cook you really are. Answer these seven questions honestly. No cheating. Your pot knows the truth. 1. You are cooking jollof rice and it tastes… okay. What do you do? A. Leave it alone. It will...
Let's settle something important. Your favorite African soup is not just a meal. It says something about you. Maybe you're the person who believes every problem can be solved with a good bowl of soup and something to swallow it with. Maybe you like your food rich, hearty and generously loaded or perhaps you want your soup spicy enough to make you pause between bites and reconsider your life choices. Whatever your preference, African soups have a way of revealing personality. So grab your spoon—or just keep reading—and let's find out what your favorite soup says about you. If Your Favorite Is Egusi Soup… You're probably the “I know what I like” person. You don't need a complicated menu. You...
There are two kinds of people in this world. The first kind politely asks, "Is the pepper soup spicy?" The second kind takes one sip, wipes away a tear, smiles with pride, and says, "Can I get more pepper?" If you're reading this, we're willing to bet you belong to the second group. Welcome home. The Day Pepper Soup Humiliated My Cousin Every family has that one person who claims they can handle spicy food. In ours, it was my cousin. One Sunday afternoon, he walked into the kitchen just as my aunt was serving a steaming pot of pepper soup. The aroma alone was enough to wake the neighbors. Scotch bonnet peppers danced with fragrant spices, while hints of...
Have you ever spent hours cooking a meal only to hear the dreaded words: "It's nice." Not "Wow!" Not "Can I have seconds?" Not "Who made this?" Just... "It's nice." Ouch. The truth is, most kitchen disasters aren't caused by burnt food, missing ingredients, or complicated recipes. The real villain lurking in many kitchens is far more subtle. It's lack of seasoning. And it has been getting away with culinary crimes for far too long. The Day My Jollof Rice Humiliated Me A few years ago, I decided I was going to make the best jollof rice of my life. I bought fresh tomatoes. I blended peppers. I measured rice carefully. I even stirred the pot like a professional chef....
Food is never just food, especially in African homes. A plate of jollof rice can start arguments. Pepper soup can cure heartbreak. And somewhere, right now, somebody’s auntie is judging a guest based on how they eat fufu. But have you ever wondered what your favorite African dish says about you? Because honestly… the signs have been there all along. Let’s discuss. If Jollof Rice Is Your Favorite… You are the main character. You don’t walk into rooms quietly — you arrive. You probably: have strong opinions about things nobody asked about believe your version of events is always correct and think every gathering improves when you show up You’re loud in the best way. Warm. Fun. Dramatic when hungry. And deep...
