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Dangerous Food Combinations You Should Strictly Avoid

When it comes to eating, most of us don't think twice about what we're putting into our bodies. We often grab whatever is convenient or tastes good without considering the potential...

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8 Amazing Things About Scent Leaf You Need To Know

March 27, 2024 2

Ocimum gratissimum, popularly known as Scent leaf, clove basil,...

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8 Essential Cellular Components of Fruits and Vegetables

October 2, 2020 0

The cells of fruits and vegetables are typical of...

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UNDERSTANDING THE MAGIC OF APPLE CIDER VINEGAR

February 22, 2021 0

FIRST OF ALL, INTRODUCTION Before talking about the magic of...

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13 Breathtaking Kenyan Food You Should Try

February 11, 2024 0

In every country, there will always be food particular...

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15 Delicious Nigerian Foods for Weight Loss

December 11, 2023 0

Nigerian dishes are packed with vibrant flavors and textures...

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Top 10 Extraordinary Restaurants In Africa

August 31, 2021 0

We've written on and on again about so many...

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Beetroots 101: The Taproot With Amazing Health Benefits

September 27, 2021 0

Before you get into this article, you should know...

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Kenkey With Sauce and Fried Fish

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Kenkey, dorkunu, dokonou, or kom is a West African...

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About Sodium Chloride (Salt)

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Does salt have any effect on our blood pressure? Our...

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Are You Getting Enough Protein? – 5 Reasons Why You Should

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Protein is a nutrient needed by the human body...

Egyptian Meshabek

June 30, 2022 0

Egyptian meshabek is one of the unique desserts that people in many countries tried to simulate, but nothing tastes like the original. You can now...

Amala

April 9, 2017 0

Amala is a traditional Nigerian meal eaten by the Yoruba ethnic group in the country's western states. It's manufactured using unripe plantain flour, yam...

Koeksister

November 17, 2023 0

Koeksister is a traditional Afrikaner confectionery prepared by frying plaited dough strips in hot oil, then dipping it into ice-cold sugar syrup or honey. It...

Sago Pudding

May 27, 2022 0

Sago pudding is a delicious pudding created by blending sago or tapioca pearls with water or milk, sugar, and sometimes other flavorings. It is...

Cinq Centimes

July 19, 2022 0

Cinq centimes is a classic street food item that is sold in almost every food market in the country, especially in Dakar. It’s a quick...

Ofe Akwu

April 8, 2023 0

Ofe Akwu(palm nut soup) is a popular soup/stew in Nigeria which is definitely a must-try as it is very tasty and highly nutritious. This...

Umqombothi

July 21, 2020 0

The traditional Xhosa beer Umqombothi is brewed from maize, maize malt, sorghum malt, yeast, and water. It contains a lot of vitamin B. The...

Githeri

November 22, 2016 0

This cuisine comes from the Kikuyu tribe and is simple and filling. It has recently gained popularity in Kenya. The combination of beans and...

Hausa Masa

July 15, 2023 0

Hausa Masa, also known as Masa or Waina, is a traditional Nigerian dish that is popular among the Hausa people of Northern Nigeria. It...

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Africook Spotlight: Shalom Okeke

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We're spotlighting our top Africooks of the month and we're super excited to feature the amazing Shalom Okeke, aka Sobecooks! We've noticed your dedication...