Local Yam Pottage Stew. When Local Hits The Spot!!!!

by Nma Okpara // September 8, 2016 // 1 Comment

Have you ever had those days when you were hungry and all you had were a few ingredients? Even though, I like the partially old yam, it’s new yam season and with no rice in sight, I made this bowl of... Continue reading →

The Mortar, The Pestle and It’s Place in The Nigerian Kitchen

by Nma Okpara // September 29, 2015 // 10 Comments

While the men returned from the farm, you could hear the sound of the women pounding in the distance “kpom, kpom, kpom!” That was the sound of the pestle against the mortar; milling food items for a family meal. In Africa(Nigeria), there... Continue reading →

Yam and Fresh Fish PepperSoup

by Nma Okpara // September 16, 2015 // 8 Comments

And we welcome the cooler season with some fresh fish and yam pepper soup! kai! This recipe reminds me of a dry fish and yam pepper soup, which I hope to share in the future. I am having sort of... Continue reading →

Ikokore-Ifokore (Ekpang of The Southwest)

by Nma Okpara // August 17, 2015 // 4 Comments

I can boldly say this is the biggest hack since Ekpang. Ekpang to the Efiks, is Ikokore or Ifokore (depending on the dialect) to the Yoruba’s(the Ijebu people to be precise)Ikokore; one of the cuilinary jewels of southwestern Nigeria, is a water yam... Continue reading →

Afia Efere (White Soup-Efik Style)

by Nma Okpara // August 12, 2015 // 16 Comments

I cannot stress it enough that Nsala i.e. the Igbo white soup is different from that of the Efik’s. They are both white, but they are not one or the same. Afia Efere which is the Efik version makes use of less... Continue reading →

The Bond Yam and Oil

by Nma Okpara // June 25, 2015 // 2 Comments

I met Uncle Bond a few years ago and only began interacting with him recently. Uncle Bond just as I am, is a foodie and a medical enthusiast. I have to say I am amazed at his humility and persona.... Continue reading →

Skillet Potatoes(Pan Roasted Potatoes)

by Nma Okpara // May 20, 2015 // 8 Comments

It was a warm Spring evening, I was lost on what to make for dinner, but I had some potatoes and some chicken. I put the chicken to roast, but I was still starring at the potatoes; not quite... Continue reading →

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