How Las Vegas is fast becoming a hub for Nigerian cuisine

by Nma Okpara // December 3, 2019 // No Comments

The heart of the Nevada desert in the USA is probably one of the least likely places you’d expect to find authentic Nigerian food, but Las Vegas has come up trumps by recently embracing our nation’s fare across “Sin City”.... Continue reading →

How to create the perfect Nigerian Puff-Puff?

by Nma Okpara // February 22, 2019 // 2 Comments

Deep fried dough is a common concept in many countries gastronomy and there are plenty examples of these tasty delicacies around the globe. In Europe, you can find in the italian cities of Napoli or Rome the zeppole, in Greece... Continue reading →

Traditional African Food in Las Vegas

by Nma Okpara // February 15, 2019 // No Comments

Taking a trip to Vegas has long been on my bucket list and before I head on vacation, I like to check out the history of my destination. Las Vegas has a rich and winding history. Once inhabited mostly by... Continue reading →

10 Minutes With Enyinna and A Righteous Bowl Of Seafood Okra

by Nma Okpara // January 29, 2019 // No Comments

I could describe Enyinna Nwigwe as a luxurious slice of chocolate cake, but it would be an understatement. I could describe him as a delicious bowl of seafood okra but the beauty that is Enyinna pass Okra. Enyinna’s face in... Continue reading →

Majestic and Ocean Drive….All my life, I prayed for a drink like you

by Nma Okpara // January 11, 2019 // No Comments

My third day in Florida saw me at the beach. It was beach time people! I went with no beach ready bathing suits but I was going to be at that beach come what may. Visiting South beach on Ocean... Continue reading →

Bahamas Fish Market and Restaurant….Bring Me The Bahamas

by Nma Okpara // January 10, 2019 // 3 Comments

I have never been to the Bahamas, so when I was told that the Bahamas fish market was a great place to get seafood in Florida, I slept counting sheep because I couldn’t wait. After watching an episode of “Parts... Continue reading →

Oil Bean Salad And Stories From My Mother’s Kitchen

by Nma Okpara // January 5, 2019 // 2 Comments

If there’s one dish I appreciate my mother teaching me to make it’s one of my favorite warm salads; Ugba salad. Ugba also known as Ukpaka by some Igbo dialects is simply Igbo for African oil bean. Growing up... Continue reading →

Easy peppered meat (Easy peasy Christmas)

by Nma Okpara // December 19, 2018 // No Comments

It has been a crazy year but I’m grateful for the little victories. You know how little drops make an ocean? My little victories, I believe will make a big one soon. Sometimes, I place the bar so high that... Continue reading →

Savory Corned Beef Sauce….Because Christmas Mornings :)

by Nma Okpara // December 3, 2018 // 2 Comments

I remember being a little girl and sitting in a corner with an almost empty can; munching on salty morsels of corned beef and hearing my mom in the background telling me to be careful and use a spoon. As... Continue reading →

Juka’s Organic

by Nma Okpara // November 27, 2018 // 6 Comments

When I first heard of Juka’s Organic, I wasn’t sure what it was. I was like “which one is Juka again?” Notwithstanding, I gave them the audience and I have to tell you it was one of the most pleasant... Continue reading →

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