December 2, 2024
Lagos Loves Mushrooms (No, Not That Kind!): Food Trends We’re Totally Here For. Lagos loves mushrooms: If there’s one thing Nigerians know, it’s how to hop on a food trend and make it distinctly our own. Whether it’s jollof wars or the latest twist on suya, we take the global food wave and spin it with local flair –Naija style. And the latest thing making its way into our plates is …Mushrooms! Yes, those little fungi that you grew around your childhood compound (if you’re like me) are about to become the star ingredient of your favourite dishes. Don’t worry—this […]
November 18, 2024
Brioche Bread: Worth the Buzz or Just Bread? Nigerians are on to the next food rave—brioche bread! It’s buttery, it’s soft, and it’s all over social media. But there’s one thing giving everyone a little heartburn: the price. When did a humble loaf start running close to ₦20,000? Is it the fluffiness? The fancy French name? Or is it just packaging? If you’ve been following food trends lately, you’ll know that the price of all bread has skyrocketed in Nigeria. Bakers across the country have been shouting about the soaring costs of ingredients, from flour to sugar to butter. And […]