Stories By Eden

  Looking for a simple and healthy Nigerian family food timetable? Meal planning can save you stress, time, and money while ensuring your family eats balanced, delicious meals. In Nigeria, where we enjoy a wide variety of local dishes, it can be tricky to decide what to cook daily. That’s why I’ve created this easy weekly Nigerian meal plan —with a downloadable printable timetable you can stick on your fridge! This plan includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner options for 7 days. It features Nigerian staples like jollof rice, beans, plantain, okra soup, and pounded yam, while also mixing in lighter and quicker meals for busy mornings or evenings.

  If you’re looking for a  delicious and filling Nigerian recipe , this  beans and yam porridge  will become a family favorite. Made with black-eyed peas, yam, ripe plantains, and beef, this dish is  protein-rich, healthy, and perfect for both kids and adults . Beans porridge (sometimes called ewa riro with yam ) is a classic in many Nigerian homes because it’s affordable, hearty, and full of flavor. This version combines creamy beans with chunks of yam and sweet ripe plantain, making it both savory and slightly sweet — a balanced, nourishing meal. Ingredients for Nigerian Beans and Yam Porridge 2 cups black-eyed peas (beans) 2 slices of yam (medium size) 1 ripe plantain (peeled and chopped) ¼ kilo beef, chopped 1 onion (large) 1 large bell pepper 1–2 scotch bonnet peppers (adjust to taste) 2 tablespoons ground crayfish or prawns 2 bouillon cubes Salt (to taste) 3–4 tablespoons red palm oil Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions...

Shawarma may have originated in the Middle East, but Nigerians have made it completely their own. If you’ve ever walked past a roadside shawarma stand in Lagos, Abuja, or Port Harcourt, you know it’s one of the most loved street foods in the country. Unlike some versions that are dry, Nigerian shawarma is saucy, juicy, and packed with flavor . It’s usually wrapped with chicken, hot dogs, veggies, and a creamy spicy sauce — then toasted to perfection. This recipe shows you how to make it at home, street-style, in just 30 minutes.

Growing grapes is usually associated with temperate regions, but with proper care, you can successfully cultivate grapes in tropical climates. In places with distinct dry and rainy seasons—such as northern Nigeria, India, or parts of Southeast Asia—grapes can thrive and produce delicious fruits for fresh eating, juice, raisins, or even wine. This guide will walk you through the climate and soil requirements, planting, training, pruning, fertilizing, and protecting grapevines in tropical regions.

Hi, I’m Eden. Welcome to my little corner of the internet. I write stories that dive deep into emotion, desire, and human connection—sometimes sweet, sometimes dark, and sometimes shamelessly erotic. You’ll also find a few personal essays and articles here, because I love exploring ideas just as much as I love telling stories.