ADVENTURES OF A FOODIE RESIDING IN LAGOS
November 24, 2022
Top Food Delivery Apps in Lagos We all know Lagos is the city of hustle and bubble, which means expect lot of noise, drama, traffic, etc. This means if you ever need to be present in an important meeting and grab lunch from your favorite restaurant, you can only choose one. But with these food delivery apps, you can do your meeting and have lunch from your favorite spot, just by ordering, putting in your location, making payment and waiting for some minutes. Here is a list of the top 5 food delivery apps in Lagos worth ordering from when […]
November 23, 2022
Different ways rice can be cooked and eaten Most people say eating rice is boring and tiring, we think it is because they haven’t tried rice in different ways. There are about 20 types of rice dishes to try, you can find some of these in your local community or anywhere in your city. There is Ofada Rice, a type of rice common amongst the Western-Nigerians, it is small, brown and mostly recognized for the plenty of dirt it retains before it is picked and cooked. This rice is best taken with ata dindin- a local fried stew. Jollof Rice, […]
November 22, 2022
Fruit blends to have in the mornings It is recommended that you start your day with some vitamins and nutrients. While it is easier to eat anything, we recommend that you adopt fruit juice or smoothies for your mornings. Here are some of the best fruit blends worth having in the morning. The Citrus Fruits – A great morning juice to have is a blend of citrus fruits like oranges, grapefruits, and lemons. These fruits are rich in vitamin C, potassium, and calcium, and they are recommended for anyone who is looking to regulate ovulation to increase fertility or maintain […]
November 21, 2022
Lala’s Bistro (Victoria Island, Lagos) 251a Sapara Williams Close, Victoria Island, | Phone | Instagram Lala’s Bistro is the restaurant arm of Lala’s Boutique Hotels. It ticks all boxes of a bistro as it is a small, inexpensive spot with the price that ranges from ₦3,500- ₦5,000 on drinks and ₦7,000- ₦12,000 on foods. Lala’s Bistro is a great warm-lighted space with dark greenery. This day, I had the whole restaurant to myself as I was the only customer while I was there. MEAL I placed my order from the Mastercard restaurant menu at 5:37pm and at 6:15pm, I […]
November 21, 2022
A Perfect Restaurant Dinner Date Taking your lover on a date might have been on your to-do list for a while, but you are not sure how to make it ‘super special’. Don’t look any further; we have some tips for you. To help grace the occasion, we have some steps on how you can make your next restaurant date with your lover an outstanding occasion. Find out their favorite meal and the restaurant that serves it: We bet you expected us to say find out your lover’s favorite restaurant. Oh no, your lover has always gone there for the […]
November 21, 2022
Food to take for your next Picnic As we like to say, ‘what is the world without food’? What is a picnic without food and healthy junk? (0xymoron, we know lol)? To help you enjoy your next picnic, we have compiled some best food ideas and others to take along for family and friends. Cookies: These are great to have for any picnic. The fun part is you can take different types – cookies and chips, hazelnut cookies, coconut chips cookies, etc. There is so much to pick from and have an adventure with. Burgers/Sandwiches: These are picnic worthy. You […]
November 20, 2022
Preservation Methods In ancient times, preservation was done through smoking or by putting food in salt water. Now, technology has made preservation easier, however, there are certain foods and ingredients that require special preservation. Food and ingredients like Vegetables, Onions, Eggs, etc. We have made a list of how to best preserve meals in the table below. Food/ Ingredients Preservation Onions/garlic These are best stored in cool and dry places. E.g. well cleaned, ventilated, and dried baskets. You could also place them in a brown paper bag. Vegetable- Potatoes, carrots, tomatoes You can store these in plastic bags, wire […]
November 19, 2022
Be a Good Food Critic You have to admit, as a person, there are times you are not satisfied with services rendered to you. While it could be really upsetting and displeasing that you did not get your money’s worth, it’s important to communicate your displeasure in a manner that would not hurt the other party. For foodies, it could be displeasing when the Chef messes up a meal you ordered. To manage situations like this, we have put together a list to help you communicate your displeasure effectively and be a good food critic. Have Food knowledge: Before saying […]
November 19, 2022
Nobs and Berries (Lekki, Lagos) 113 Adebisi Ogunniyi Cres, Lekki Phase I, | Phone | Instagram Nobs and Berries is a breakfast/pastry restaurant that recently opened in Lekki Phase 1. It is situated within a commercial property with container housing, personally, I feel container housings tend be hot during the day, this could be the case for this restaurant on some days. Nobs and Berries also has a rooftop with a picturesque aesthetic which I feel is ideal for evenings. DESSERT & DRINKS Crème Brûlée Most of the things we would have preferred were not available from the dessert […]
November 17, 2022
Maple Restaurant (Lekki) 9 Otunba Adedoyin Ogungbe Cres, Lekki, Lagos| Phone | Instagram Maple Restaurant, Lekki is a New York Style Resto-Bar and a sister restaurant to Cafeteria which has grown to be a breakfast/brunch go-to spot for most Lagosians. I dined here on a hot afternoon with the expectation the space would be calm, but my expectation was faulted. The space is a great place, well-lit, but with very limited parking options. MEAL It took a while to get the menu – almost 30/45 mins and while I waited, I observed that the staff were not attentive, […]
November 16, 2022
The Room Café (Victoria Island) 190b Prince Odedina St, Lagos| Phone | Instagram The Room Café recently opened (soft launch) in Victoria Island, Lagos, I was in the area, so I thought to visit. It was definitely worth it, and the café is an ideal spot for brunch in Lagos and is brunch all day. The space is small, but well-lit and nicely put together. The café also has a flower shop and a private room that sits about 30 people for events like bridal showers, birthdays, cooperate gatherings, etc. MEAL Their menu was simple. I felt […]
November 15, 2022
Staple Foods: Swallow/Okele Nigerian Solid Meals aka Swallow Foods are one of a kind. This is your sign to try them if you never have and to aid this quest, we have come up with recommendations of delicious Nigerian swallow foods and why they are worth having. Iyan “Pounded Yam”: You can tell from the price of yam in the market that this swallow is the king and should be treated as such. It is best combined with rich egusi of nine lives, and assorted meat from a cow that has lived more than 3 years. It is the best […]