When we think of cashews, what immediately comes to mind are those creamy, crescent-shaped nuts often found in mixed nuts assortments or as a crunchy addition to various dishes. However, what many people may not realize is that the cashew nut is just one part of a larger, more fascinating fruit—the cashew apple. In this blog post, we'll delve into the lesser-known aspects of the cashew fruit, exploring...
Nigeria, a country known for its rich agricultural heritage, is now turning its attention towards a lesser-known but highly promising crop - dates. While historically associated with the Middle East, date palms (Phoenix dactylifera) are finding a new home in the diverse agricultural landscape of Nigeria. This article explores the potential of date farming in Nigeria, the challenges it faces, and the...
Apart from the amazing recipe ginger represent, it is an irresistible spice and a must-have in every home. Do you know that Nigeria ranks as the fourth largest producer of ginger? Yes! It has been in high demand even though it is expensive. And also the Third Largest Exporter of Dried Ginger in the World after China and India. It is very permissive to think or question the importance of ginger be it...
Adding some healthy spice to your food should not be an ordinary kitchen routine but something you are intentional about, food spices give your meal an essential flavor and makes it very tasty and special, differentiating it from the regular way of preparing such a meal. This is an example of the detail, getting 5 chefs to prepare a particular meal, the interesting part is "the taste of that meal won't be...
The Hibiscus plant popularly known in Nigeria as 'Zobo leaf", a genus of flower belonging to the Malvaceae family is native to the tropical and sub-tropical regions around the world, and also one of the preparation dynamics is that it can be made into powder, tea, extracts, with several health benefits- reducing blood pressure, lowers blood fat, it may help promote weight loss, reduce the growth of...