Temitopedancer's Blog

ÌyanuOlúwa Fágbiyè T.  From a typical Nigerian perspective this was inspired by my first write up on food being our unequivocal heritage with hopes that this inspires you to think differently about food today. The Nigerian cuisine is bound by three major religion and ethnic group. But, can be understood in-depth when viewed regionally.

Year in and out, farmers cultivate and harvest this fibre rich crop 'maize' also known as 'corn' in some regions. It is a main cereal plant that pre dates 5000 years. Maize is cultivated here in Nigeria, in the North: May\June, in the South: March\April for early planting season while, late planting occurs July\August (Arguably, at this time ie. June, July and August corn is being harvested by farmers) Its at this time you find the roadside vendor roating fresh corn on their hot charcoal grill.