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Nigerian Pepper Soup Spice Mix is so easy to make and the aroma is a lot better than the pre-packed ones you get at the stores. Apart from the fresh aroma , you also know what goes into your Pepper Soup Spice mix , with no additives or preservatives added into it. Here's how to prepare it. Continue reading »

Questions - Utazi,Okazi / Ukazi and Uziza leaves..are they all the same? If not what is the difference between these vegetables. I'm confused.. . from Iboman's wife(via email) - I am having difficulty knowing the different use for Okazi/Ukazi, Uziza and Utazi..They sound so alike and not helping matters.. can you help me with the different uses? :).. from Somto (via youtube ) Answer Hi ladies, You are not alone in this one .These names are quite confusing.  Years back ,I also had to ask my mum and a friend before getting it all right...*Giggles*   My mum actually told me a kitchen tale about a newly wed( a.k.a Cathering practical) who wanted to impress her mother-in-law and decided to cook Ofe Nsala , but instead  of Utazi leaves , she made use of Ukazi; unknowingly converting the soup to Afang soup ... ☺ ..  her mother-in-law, chewed and chewed on the hard leaves and when she couldn't take it any more, made a big sigh and  said'' Chai, Nnem iga ji ini g...

Bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) is a vegetable used for preparing the popular Bitter leaf soup . It is also known as Onugbu, Shiwaka & Ewuro by the Igbos, Hausas&Yorubas in Nigeria. Although this plant has been around for hundreds of years, only a few people know of its medicinal and healing properties.   Bitter leaf ( Vernonia amygdalina ) as the name implies, is actually a bitter plant whose leaves, extracts, stems and barks are used for culinary,medicinal and curative purposes.     Vitamins in Bitter leaf includes;Vitamin A, Vitamin C ,Vitamin E, Vit.B1 and Vit.B2.   My grandma was a big fan of the bitter leaf juice, and on one of my visits she made me drink the juice to cure a fever. I hated the bitter taste, at that time, but when I realized the fever was gone, I humbly joined the Bitter leaf fan club ... ☺ .... those grey hair on her head ain't there for nothing, Right?. Bitter leaf and Spinach Juice Well, To get the best results from the bitter ...

Okra (image by npr.org) Okra (also known as Okro, gumbo, bhindi or Lady's fingers) is a versatile vegetable found around the world. It is often use for making soups, stews and sauces, but can also be eating raw as a snack. In Nigeria, it is used for the popular Okra soup and ogbono- okra mixed soup.  Okra (image by telegraph.co.uk)   Okra is loaded with vitamins,minerals and dietary fiber and is more than just a food; it is a also a medicine. Here are some of the wonderful health benefits of Okra. * Okra helps in weight management and it's good for people on a weight loss or fitness journey. This is because 100g of raw okra pods contains 30 calories and also has lots of dietary fibers that gives you a feeling of fullness. *Okra is great for pregnant women, because it contain folic acid which is needed for the formation of the neural tube of the fetus. Nigerian Okra Soup * Okra is a good laxative ans aids bowel movement. * Okra is great for the skin and hair. Cut some okra po...