A Classic Frozen Absolut Screwdriver Cocktail Recipe  Hey Foodies, March 24th was World Cocktail Day, and I almost missed it. I was going to let it pass until I realized I wouldn’t be a proper foodie if I didn’t celebrate World Cocktail Day, so I decided to try a DIY cocktail using the cocktail kit I got from My Mini Bar. I didn’t want just any type of cocktail, I wanted something tasty, cooling and felt like a refreshing sunny delight. I wanted something that would defeat the Lagos heat on this day. I also didn’t want to go wrong ..read more

Losing Weight as a Foodie – My Protein-Packed Smoothie Secret The secret to losing weight as a Foodie is simply eating right and, of course, working out! This year, my main goal was to get fit while bringing you delicious food reviews. But I had to ask myself the most important question: “How do I achieve this?” So, I decided I was going to start eating right I really enjoy trying different foods, being the foodie that I am. But I also make sure to stay in shape. Wondering how I manage both? Well, I focus on eating well, which ..read more

Try the Delicious Ofada Sauce: A Tasty Nigerian Treat Ever tried Ofada sauce? It’s a yummy Nigerian dish that goes perfectly with Ofada rice. People also call it Ayamase or Ayamashi. This special meal comes from the southwestern part of Nigeria and is famous for its rich taste and amazing flavors. If you ever wondered how to cook the best Ofada stew or why it can sometimes taste bitter, you’re in luck! In this blog post, we’ll talk about the secrets of making perfect Ofada stew, what’s in it, and the difference between Ayamase and Ofada sauce. Why is my ..read more

A Beginner’s Guide to Making Tasty Chicken Curry Sauce Chicken curry sauce is one of my favorite go to sauce. A friend of mine who’s aware of my food adventure introduced the recipe to me a few years ago, and that’s it! I fell in love with it in no time. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, making your own chicken curry sauce from scratch is easier than you might think. In this beginner’s guide, we’ll explore the essential ingredients, steps to thicken the sauce, how to kickstart the cooking process, and some tips to make your ..read more

Offal seems like a pretty fancy name to call animal innards until you find out what it means. It literally means garbage in German. But while they may be called garbage, offal is anything but that. In fact, it features in most of our traditional recipes, and some of our favourites include Shaki, Beef Tongue, Liver, Gizzards, etc. Here are some of our favourite recipes made with offal! Gizdodo This is an absolute delight for the tastebuds and all the five senses in general. A recipe that requires fried plantain with pieces of chicken gizzard, cooked together with vegetables and ..read more

Hey Foodies,  The Oreo Milkshake recipe is one do-it-yourself recipe I can’t keep calm about. This dessert is my favourite, it always reminds me of the first time I had the McDonald’s milkshake in Cicero, Illinois. If you ever have friends over for the weekend or you are chilling with bae, this is the dessert for the mood. As you guessed, it is easy and cost-friendly.  INGREDIENTS/ MATERIALS NEEDED Liquid whole milk Vanilla ice cream Oreo cookies Whipped cream (optional) Cup, straw, blender, etc.   Step 1: Start by washing your hands with clean water, as a foodie, I expect ..read more

Welcome to the latest category we have on Foodie in Lagos. Here, we will be providing some easy DIY guides to follow at home ZOBOTINI is a Nigerian spin on the classic Martini ? drink. It is perfect for a girl’s sleepover or movie night with loved ones. You can choose to serve your Zobotini with lime or lemon. Zobotini Ingredients Ice Dry Gin Zobo Drink (You can use homemade, or store-bought) Step 1: Wash/rinse every utensil. Put some ice inside a glass and pour some of your hibiscus juice (zobo drink) into the glass. Step 2: Put some dry gin ..read more

Hey Foodies,  There are different ways to have your cereal, you don’t have to stick to the traditional method of cereal, milk, and sugar. We have come up with a fascinating way to have your Rice Krispies cereal as a snack INGREDIENTS/ MATERIALS NEEDED 60g Marshmallows 1/2 cup butter 2 cups Rice krispies pinch of salt Foil paper Baking pan or tray Baking paper Step 1: Begin by melting butter in a pot over medium heat. You have to be careful not to let your butter burn. We only want it to be a little bit brown. So, once it ..read more

DANIEL FAST-FRIENDLY MEALS How to make Daniel Fast Meals Hey Foodies, The other time, we explored some fruits, nuts, and legumes that are consumable during a Daniel Fast. We also mentioned some salad styles, smoothies, and food mixes you could try out. We know Daniel Fasts can be very demanding; first, you battle picking what you can eat or not eat. You may also have to deal with where to source ingredients from, help with questions to ask vendors, and many other things. To ease the burden off you, we would be sharing some meals you can make from the comfort ..read more

Homemade Oat Milk is a perfect replacement for regular whole milk. It is famously known for the natural and low-fat nutrients it gives to the body. The good part, it is super easy to make. This recipe provides you tips on how to make creamy homemade Oatmilk. INGREDIENTS/ MATERIALS NEEDED 1/2 cup wholegrain oats 2 cups of water 2 pitted dates (optional) -to sweeten 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence (optional) A bottle for the milk Blender Cheesecloth, Fine mesh strainer Cup, Spoons, bowl, etc.   Step 1: Start by washing your hands with clean water. The first foodie rule, hygiene is ..read more