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Whet the Appetite: Pepper Soup in All Its Spicy Glory

Introduction There’s something unmistakably comforting about a steaming bowl of pepper soup. The aroma alone—earthy, spicy, herbaceous—has a way of drawing people in, calling them to the table, or perhaps to a wooden...

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The Hidden Cost of Convenience: Inside Nigeria’s Packaged Food Culture

Introduction It’s late. You’re hungry. There’s no light, and you’re too tired to cook. You reach for a pack of instant noodles, add boiling water, a few spices, and in less than five...

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The Hunger Gender Gap: Why Women and Girls Face the Worst of Food Insecurity

Across Nigeria, hunger has many faces. But look closer, and you’ll notice something unsettling — women and girls are often hit first, and hardest. Whether in rural communities or crowded cities, food insecurity...

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Beyond the Frying Pan: Why Kitchen Equipment Deserves More Credit Than We Give It

There’s something deeply personal about a kitchen. The smell of something simmering. The quiet rhythm of chopping. The familiar clang of a pot you’ve used for years. Yet, for all the talk we...

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Moringa: From the Himalayas to Our Homes — Africa’s Everyday Superplant

Walk into a pharmacy, a wellness shop, or even a local food store in Nigeria today, and chances are you’ll spot something made with moringa. Capsules, powders, tea bags, and oils line the...

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Traditional Beliefs Around Food: What We Were Told, What We Still Believe

INTRODUCTION Food in Nigeria has always been more than just what’s on the plate. It’s culture, memory, discipline, respect. And if you grew up hearing things like “Don’t whistle while cooking” or “Leave...

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Beyond the Plate: How Vast the Food Industry Really Is (Because yes, the food industry is bigger than you think.)

INTRODUCTION When people hear the phrase “food industry”, the first things that often come to mind are cooking, eating, and maybe farming. Some might picture a chef plating up a fancy dish, or...

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Who Owns the Recipe? Exploring the fine line between innovation, identity, and credit in food culture

INTRODUCTION These days, your next food obsession could come from anywhere. A 10-second video. A remix of a dish you thought you knew. A meal served in a way that makes you pause...

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How Nigerian Families Are Adjusting Meal Plans to Survive Rising Food Costs

Nigeria’s soaring food prices have pushed many families into a corner, forcing them to rethink how they shop, cook, and eat. As inflation bites deeper, even middle-income homes are finding it hard to...

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The Boom of Food Content Creators: How Social Media is Changing What Nigerians Eat

Introduction A quiet revolution is simmering in Nigerian kitchens—and it’s coming straight from our phones. Across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, a new generation of Nigerian food content creators is changing the way we...