Alligator pepper, also known as Aframomum melegueta, is traditionally used as a staple in many cultural settings. Across Nigeria, it’s known by various names—atare (Yoruba), ose oji (Igbo), an...
If you’ve ever walked into a Nigerian kitchen, you’ve most likely caught that slightly peppery and distinctive aroma of scent leaf, known locally as ‘efirin’ in Yoruba and R...
Tiger nuts, also known as Hausa groundnuts, are tiny, sweet nuts that have been cultivated for centuries across West Africa. In Nigeria, these fruits are commonly referred to as ‘aya’ in t...
Dates, one of the oldest cultivated fruits, are a sweet, chewy snack whose health benefits have been underestimated. In Nigeria, dates are often referred to as ‘Dabino’ in Hausa and are mo...
Beyond being a spice used for cooking and baking, cloves have also been valued in traditional medicine for centuries due to their powerful health benefits. Recent studies in science have confirmed the...
Bitter kola, also known as Garcinia kola, is a small, hard seed that has been a part of West African culture and medicine for centuries. People often chew bitter kola after their meals, mostly using i...
