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 →

Egg Plant Sauce (Garden Egg Sauce). My pot of deliciousness

by Nma Okpara // October 15, 2018 // 8 Comments

Growing up Nigerian, we ate a lot of home grown vegetables. We had our own garden of fresh fruits, vegetables, yam and herbs. On the weekends, mommy made anything from bean fritters to yam and eggs or yam and vegetables.... Continue reading →

Crispy Chicken Legs

by Nma Okpara // October 12, 2018 // 4 Comments

I have missed you my people! It’s has been a while. For some reason, I suffered an episode of writers block; then I wasn’t sleeping well and my brain got fried. The things something as small as sleep does for... Continue reading →

Jolloff Etcetera….

by Nma Okpara // August 7, 2018 // No Comments

A great conversation starter is the restaurant “jollof Ecetera.” This tiny but large shack is located in Annapolis Maryland. You know the saying “good things come in small packages?” Jolloff Ecetera is one of those good things. The fact that... Continue reading →

5 Sisters And None Extra….

by Nma Okpara // August 7, 2018 // No Comments

In the beautiful DMV area is the restaurant 5 sisters that caters to the gastronomical needs of the African people who live around the area. When you hear the word “5 sisters,” the first question that comes to mind is... Continue reading →

Dambu Nama

by Nma Okpara // July 9, 2018 // 2 Comments

With over 400 spoken languages, Nigeria is a country filled with people from different walks of life. Currently, Nigeria is going through a lot; the whole country seems to be in total chaos. In the northern region, there is the... Continue reading →

The Solution To Nigerian Food Wastage: A Webb App

by Nma Okpara // July 9, 2018 // No Comments

Back in 2014, a Nigerian software engineer visited a local supermarket and realised that vendors and retailers were throwing away cans of food that were close to their expiry date. He even asked a shopkeeper the reason for throwing cans... Continue reading →

The Beauty Of The Nigerian Left Over…

by Nma Okpara // July 6, 2018 // 4 Comments

The beauty of the Nigerian left over. Okra soup from the night before, warmed up with slightly cold eba; eaten right before it’s time for school. It was either you stayed home from school to hit the snooze button or... Continue reading →

Navigating Wine On A Date

by Nma Okpara // June 26, 2018 // 2 Comments

When embarking on a first date, it’s only natural that you want to impress. Many men go through the trouble of consulting their date on their tastes and choosing a great restaurant, only to let themselves down when it comes... Continue reading →

Up And Coming…New Ways To Thrill Your Taste Buds In 2018.

by Nma Okpara // June 18, 2018 // No Comments

There are a handful of spices that are used today in pretty much every part of the world. There are salt and pepper, the basics of seasoning, and spices like oregano, basil, curry leaves, bay leaves, and such, that can... Continue reading →

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