ADVENTURES OF A FOODIE RESIDING IN LAGOS
September 2, 2020
Seafood refers to edible aquatic animals sourced from any body of water, both salt and fresh and is considered elite. But like fingers, all seafood are not equal. Some are better than others, and so, this is a ranking of seafood from the not-so-great to the will-always-be-amazing. Catfish If you give me anything with Catfish in it, I would take it as a threat to my life and treat accordingly. A solid 3/10 and that’s because it is only edible when smoked (to me). Sardines In this part of the world, Sardines are usually eaten in vegetable oil, […]
August 31, 2020
Indian Cuisine Food fusion became popular in the 1970s. It is a popular form of cooking that incorporates different culinary cultures and methods into a single dish. It is a way of being adventurous with your food and cooking. It is also a nod to the myriad ways in which we connect as human beings. Indian cuisine is one of the most popular cuisines in the world and it’s no wonder why Indian meals have their distinct flavours and dishes. Though Indian fusion food is not as popular as Japanese fusion, it does have some interesting dishes and flavours. Here […]
August 26, 2020
Guide to Dining out in Lagos During CoVid-19 If you can’t tell how excited we are about restaurants in Lagos opening for dine-in, then you haven’t been paying attention. We talk about it here and here Since COVID is still very much around, we decided to create a short guide for staying safe while dining out during a pandemic. We too have gone out to eat since restaurants opened up and we talked about it here. The government and restaurant managements have put measures in place for your safety, but you have to be careful and alert as well. If […]
August 24, 2020
Japanese Cuisine in Lagos, Japanese Food in Lagos It’s true that there’s rice at home but sometimes you just want to try something new. For us, today, it’s Japanese food. Japanese food mostly consists of rice, seafood and broths, but is anything but mainstream. I mean, this culture gave us Sushi, which is one of the most popular dishes in the world. Thankfully, you don’t have to travel to Japan or Asia to enjoy Japanese cuisine as we have some restaurants right here in Lagos. So if you’re a fan of Sushi or want to try it for the first […]
August 21, 2020
Craft Gourmet by Lou Baker Mega Plaza, Idowu Martins Street, Victoria Island, Lagos | 0703 265 2069 A week ago today, restaurants in Lagos were open for dine-in as long as a few conditions were met. The conditions were that the restaurants were only allowed 50% capacity and an inspection from the Lagos State Safety Commission (“LSSC”) to get certification that they could open once again. We went into details on the modalities of restaurants opening here. To get you news from the front lines, we (a friend and I) risked life and limb, to have lunch at Craft Gourmet. […]
August 20, 2020
Food Insecurity in Nigeria A few weeks ago, a thought occurred to me. It is a privilege to have a choice and preference when it comes to food and feeding. For some people, especially in a country like Nigeria, food is rarely a thing to be enjoyed. There are limited choices for many, due to many factors, some of which are poverty, population growth, climate change, civil conflict and inflation. This idea is known as food inequality or food insecurity. Food insecurity means that a person does not have access to or knowledge of the different food types/items that they […]
August 19, 2020
Breakfast for Nigerians with Diabetes Breakfast, also known as the most important meal of the day is, ironically, the most skipped meal, for many reasons. However, we are not getting into those reasons, because that is not why we are here today. Today’s post is meant to encourage you to eat breakfast and eat as healthy a breakfast as you can. It is especially directed at people with diabetes, who have to avoid certain foods to keep their blood sugar down. It is also useful for anyone who wants to be healthier – not every time sugary breakfast cereals. So […]
August 18, 2020
Must Have Kitchen Equipments Thanks to technology, gone are the days where we have to use rocks to grind pepper or manually pound yam with a mortar and pestle. There are so many devices that make cooking so much easier and faster these days. I can only imagine how people must have reacted to the first prototype of a blender back in 2002, which must have been clunky and heavy. Now, eighteen years later, blenders are sleek, modern and you can do all sorts of things with them like mix pancake batter or make soft-serve. Thankfully, blenders are not the […]
August 17, 2020
Another week, another hustle! I love Mondays because, for me, they represent a brand new opportunity to be better, do better and of course, eat better. Last week, we brought you foods that helps boost your immune system, this week, we’re bringing you healthy snacks that will keep you energised and pumped for the day and the rest of the week. You don’t always have to eat whole meals when you’re peckish, health experts recommend having snacks and as such, here is a short list of healthy snacks to try this week! Plantain Chips Usually made from in ripe […]
August 14, 2020
It’s no news that restaurants and bars in Lagos, and in fact all over the world have been closed for months due to the coronavirus that swept through the world. In March, restaurants were allowed to open again- but only for takeout orders as social distancing was and is still imperative in preventing the spread of the virus. Earlier in the month, however, the Lagos State Government announced that restaurants will be allowed to fully open once again, on the condition that they undergo a thorough inspection and adhere to the strict guidelines of the Lagos State Safety Commission (LSSC). […]
August 14, 2020
Lagos Food Delivery Living in Lagos is not easy and neither is feeding in Lagos. If you’re like me who doesn’t like to cook, then you probably order takeout a lot. Thankfully, there are many services to fill that need but like many things in Lagos, it can be frustrating. We spoke to some Lagosians- vendors and customers alike- about the logistical and customer care nightmares that make them want to rip their hair out. For Rotimi, (@chez_ro) a chef who cooks out of his kitchen, it took a while for him to hack the food delivery service in Lagos. […]
August 12, 2020
Immune System Avengers You know how in Hollywood movies when one of the characters has the flu or a cold and their loved one brings them a bowl of chicken soup? Have you ever wondered why? Well, I have and this is why: there are some certain meals, ingredients and food items that improve the human immune system. In these days of COVID-19, consuming food that boosts our immune system is imperative. So without further ado, here are a few food items that will improve/ help boost your immune system aka the Immune System Avengers Poultry Chicken […]