African spinach is not just a beautiful leafy green; it boasts an impressive array of health benefits and culinary versatility. Also known as efo tete...
Snails, those slimy gastropods that leave glistening trails in their wake and we often try to avoid stepping on, might surprise you. Across the globe,...
Palm wine is a naturally fermented beverage derived from the sap of various palm tree species, often cherished for its cultural significance and distinct taste....
Scent leaf (Ocimum gratissimum), also known as African basil or Nigerian basil, is a versatile herb native to Africa. It has several names in Nigeria,...
Pepper fruit, Dennettia tripetala (also known as Ashanti pepper or Guinea pepper) bursts onto the scene with more than just fiery spice! This small, green...
Used for centuries in traditional African medicine, bitterleaf (also known as Vernonia amygdalina) is gaining traction for its various properties. Bitterleaf, a leafy green vegetable...
Garden egg leaves, also known as African eggplant leaves (from Solanum macrocarpon), Akwukwo Anyara (Igbo), and Ganyen Gauta (Hausa). West Africa cultivates garden egg leaves...
Going by the scientific name Tetracarpidium conophorum, the African walnut has several other local/indigenous names such as Asala/awusa (in Yoruba), Ukpa )in Igbo), Ukwa (in...
Alligator pepper, also known as grains of paradise, melegueta pepper, ataare (in Yoruba), ose oji (in Igbo) is a spice native to West Africa with...
Prekese, Tetrapleura tetraptera, is a tropical plant that grows on the Aidan tree. The aidan tree, a species of the pea family, grows in West...