Yam, has a pride of place in the African Culture.
Apart from being a delicasy provided for guests during important occasions, it also has serious bargaining power.

In times past, especially in West Africa, and closing in on Southern Nigeria, a man's prowess was guaged by the amount of yams he could provide for his family to eat, then to sell, etc etc. Men who excelled in this feat were even given titles in the village comparable to MBEs here and such like, seriously...

My younger brother performed the feat of going for his prized  bride recently. It was no surprise that a good number of yam tubers were part of the dowry...

The entrance of the groom

Yams taking centre place in the dowry items

Oh yes! He got his prize, his precious wife. he is now a married man. Is he a titled man now? Well, his wife should be able to throw more light on that.

'I found her' 😍😍

So, when next you get to try some yam in The UK, know that you are eating precious food from a rich cultural background.

Find an African or Caribbean restaurant, caterer or shop near you and share the experience.

#yamstoryuk
Fally's Food Hut promoting our wholesome African and Caribbean foods and the businesses that can bring them to you
follow us on twitter @fallysfoodhut1 or on this page.
Join the campaign to make our 'Good Food' well known in the Diaspora; what is your story?

Later,

Fally Jay for The Food Hut

African Princess Catering in the Hut!!!!

African Princess Catering is a subsidiary of Positive World Limited.
Based in East London, they travel the breadth and length of London and more, delivering 'excellence' in food service.

Positive World Limited is a multi faceted business which thrives on integrity as well as excellence.
Fully compliant with existing food standards,  they cut no corners to bring finger licking goodness in dishes such as these...

With various set packages offered, they can come to your hall venue or deliver to your house.

'African time ⌚' is not in their dictionary.🚫

 For a new experience, give them a call and 'Together you can make it happen' says Tunji Awolope,  CEO,  Positive World UK.



#fallysfoodhut promoting wholesome African and Caribbean foods and the businesses that bring them to you. #caterers #grocers #restaurateurs

African or Caribbean foodie? Join us in The Hut, just as African Princess Catering services have done and let's tell your  'story' to those who would listen and love to have a taste of our wholesome food. 🎯💯😊👍

Happy Weekend
Fally  Jay.😍😍📣📣📣

Culture Similarities 😊, let's vote or comment

Hi folks,

A bit of reminiscing for me today.

I spent a good part of my younger adult days schooling in Zaria, Northern Nigeria.

Even then, I was intrigued by the different types of lovely fresh grains to be found there. The fat tubers of #yam (😉) and fresh tomatoes etc amazed me as well how available they were, for a very reasonable price.

The average Northerner tends to live simply and without much fuss and so 'then' food was quite cheap too. Altogether, it was 'discovery channel' for me.

One of my 'discoveries' was Kunun gyada made from peanuts and rice,

especially as it reminded me of Rice pudding, which is an English favourite.

Then I recently heard of a Caribbean peanut porridge recipe. 😀

I say, the world definitely goes round in a circle as far as some traditions go.

Well, whichever you choose, they are nice warming meals, just right for breakfast or a cold night in. (Winter is coming too 😓...❄⛄)

Which would you choose, help me out by voting on twitter https://twitter.com/Fallysfoodhut1/status/916654398901768193

Or on my Facebook page @FJafrocaribbeanfoods.

You can even tell us your own twist to any of these recipes too.

Have a lovely blessed weekend 🙏. Bless others, share to those in need and send or say a prayer for those you can't reach today.

Fally Jay for The Food Hut.

All video credits to their original authors as I am simply sharing, thanks. 

Woolwich Carnival 2017!!!

I love what I do right now; which is helping to bring 'the best' of our African and Caribbean food to the attention of indigenes and non indigenes alike.
Why? I say because our food is indeed 'good' and wholesome and a lot remains to be discovered about it by many.

Well, in a bid to do just this, I hopped into my car and headed to Woolwich  town centre in The Royal Borough of Greenwich on Saturday the 23rd where it's annual Carnival was taking place.

Woolwich has proven to be a very welcoming community to a diverse number of ethnicities and this fact was openly celebrated by all on the day. I went there to see, at least food-wise, how we were represented.

Here are some of the sights & sounds of the day...

A Nepalese musician on stage

one of the many helpers on the day 

 

 Caribbean Hut  was cooking up a storm....

The multi faceted Dskii events company

were full on doing what they do best.

The Twin Duo of Elleys Donut Bar, Mobile and Function Caterers 

proved they can 'mix' with the best.

Donuts and Patties 😍😋

 Lalu  Catering going home after a good day..

These folks made my day!!!

Imagine having freshly baked pizza

and a cold sorbet icecream from the insides of such a gorgeous car.

Now, that is ingenuity that pulls crowds, apart from the food being lovely too.

 Imagine having that at your wedding garden party 😃 👍👍👍

Some folks when asked if they ever went out to eat food from some particular African or Caribbean countries; the common thread was, 'I don't know where to go to enjoy such a meal'.

So my good people, owners of 'the good food businesses', let's join forces to see that our food gets an image boost and is that little bit more accessible.

Come tell your food story in 'Fally's Food Hut' .

Also follow us on Facebook @FJafrocaribbeanfoods and like/ share posts to spread the word)

Keep up the 'good' work folks, till it becomes even 'better' and then your 'best'. 😃👍

#WOOLWICHCARNIVAL2017 for more carnival pictures 

Cheers, 

Fally Jay.

Fally's Food Hut presents Chichi Okoye of ChiChi Dishes

Hello there!

I was out and about last Sunday when I came across this lady carrying the flag for African food here in the UK.
I just had to have a word with her 😊

Trust me when I say we shall definitely be hearing more from her in the future. 

Meanwhile, here is a bit of my discourse with her

Enjoy, we shall catch up later otherwise watch our Facebook page @FJafrocaribbeanfoods for more of such news and reviews.

Fally Jay.😉

Plantain puff puff

Good day folks! Hope I meet you well.

There's so much to see, say and do in the afrocaribbean food world but I thought to bring you what seems to be trending in my world; 'plantain puff puff'.

My blogger friend Zita Bernice Tiena made hers, and my friend Ronke Edoho of 9jafoodie.com made her version too.
I also learnt that the Congolese have a banana version called 'mikate'.

It is so easy and versatile to make, that out of no time I made mine. My friend Tinah made hers within an hour of sharing the post on Facebook-  see it here.

 You can make it spicy or sweet or eat it with a sweet 'spread' or a spicy dip.

For me, I used gluten free flour and powdered oats. Think of all the plantain that you can store in your freezer and put to good use when ready. 😁

Give either recipe a go, your children will definitely be happier for your experiments.
As for me, I have won over my tribe here 👍 😊.

Happy holidays 

or what is left of it.😎

Fally Jay.

Facebook @FJafrocaribbeanfoods

Everyday gists .. Cassava leaf soup with Melrose

I go my sista house as na im husband birthday. Dem come give me rice with chicken, stew and cassava leaf soup.

I carry am go work for lunch yesterday. See me, I come dey follow the nooks and crannies of chicken bone when remain to find this soup lick and I dey office! 🙈😮! Yes o! It was that tasty.

Sister Melrose, my S'alone  (Sierra Leonean) sister, you no do me well so. You have to teach me this one yourself. I still love you though, no worry. Nice soup.😍👍.
(Here is Immaculate bites cassava-leaf-soup recipe meanwhile)

Have a great day.

Fally Jay.

Cooking Caribbean with 'Original Flava'

In case you have wondered what the Caribbean diet was all about and needed some guidelines; there's even more help now. 📚🎉🎉🎉

Two young men, 'Shaun and Craig McAnuff have taken the challenge of teaching some of us how it's done in a new book called

'Original Flava Caribbean Cookbook'.

It contains over 70 recipes of authentic and modern Caribbean meals also making use of some healthier ingredients.

It is a rich book full of vibrant illustrations and easy to follow recipes.
If you want to get a copy of this book and more, do so by following the link below

http://originalflava.com

They would be glad you did 😆and you would be much the wiser in your Caribbean Cuisine.

Thank you
Fally Jay for The Food Hut 
Facebook - @FJafrocaribbeanfoods

Summer Love 😎 Suya with Zee (Zita)

Hi folks.

Here's my new found love

                       Zita Bernice Tiena.

She is a certified health coach using shapeupafrica.com as her website. African foods are her main dietary focus.

Today, courtesy of her, we shall hopefully become "Suya' gurus and the toast of summer due to our acquired BBQ skills.😉

What is 'Suya'?
Essentially sliced meat on sticks or skewers loaded with a nutty spice and pepper mix in powdered form. Once learnt, you can always adjust your seasoning to accommodate your tastes and tolerances.

So let's see how Zita does it. Links to her website would be under her video.
See also her Facebook page @shapeupafrican.com.

We shall definitely be hearing more of and from her.

Enjoy..😎- Fally Jay for The Food Hut (@FJafrocaribbeanfoods)


#africanbbq #SupaSuya

A 'Sympli' yam competition in London!!! #theyamstoryuk

Morning peeps!

Our people have been busy!!!! 😃

Two London Chefs from

                           Kenya Coffee House and Enish Restaurant

slog it out in a 'Yam cook-off ' to prove who can best handle our much loved 'Sympli' yam products.

See just how much more you can learn about cooking yam..😗

Enjoy 😆!

After watching all that, do the next best thing:

Visit either restaurant and ask for a yam dish
or visit the shops (😉 yeah, Tescos, Morrissons, Asda or Ades Cash and Carry etc) and buy your 'Sympli' frozen yam cubes or fries to cook up a storm in your kitchen.

I would be personally glad to post pictures of your results, most especially if you are new to the whole yam thing. You can do this @FJafrocaribbeanfoods, the business page for the Food Hut.

Thanks for keeping #theyamstoryuk going,

Like or share this post wherever you come across it. You can also follow our Facebook page @FJAFROCARIBBEANFOODS.


Till next time,
Fally Jay for The Food Hut

#africanfood #afrocaribbeancaterers #africanrestaurants #grocers

Big up to The Fung Bros. ..........

These gentlemen took a tour of Nigeria in  America (yup!)  and ate some #poundedyam amongst other things (😅 just trying to keep #theyamstoryuk link going ..😉)

I decided to share this because it was a really good video exploring the diversity of some #nigeriandishes from the view of a non indigene.

In this video, the brothers described 'pounded yam as really dense mashed potatoes' which is a reasonable description actually.

These boys were really brave.... see for yourself 😅

Follow me on Facebook at Fally's Food Hut for more afrocaribbean food stories and updates.

#Theyamstoryuk - putting it 'Sympli' with Egusi soup. 😋

Hello friends 😊.

To encourage you to try our precious 'yam' in its pounded form, here is a complete video recipe.

'Sympli frozen yam cubes' stocked at Asda,  Tesco, Morissons and Ades Cash and Carry in London SE28 and SE7.

Check their website, symplinatural.com for more locations.

Enjoy your meal, let us know how it goes. Leave us comments on  this page or the face book page. Share your experience. Let others know how you found it.

Later,

Fally Jay for The Food Hut

Edirin at Deptford #afrocaribbeanpopupcatering

'Edinrin', the name of an industrious young man at work during the regular market days at Deptford High Street in London.
The pictures below speak for themselves.  😊

I say we need more of such, particularly in the city. Definitely worth duplicating in our various city hotspots.
It is a good way of bringing our 'good food' to those who never tasted such too.

Well done Edinrin. 😊 🎉💪🌟

#popupkitchen #AfroCaribbeanfood #fallysfoodhut #streetcatering

Later, 

Fally Jay for The Food Hut 

YAM: The story begins

Yams are eaten by Africans and Caribbeans alike with different varieties involved. It is comparable to potatoes here in the UK as a food staple but yam is more on the rugged side.

Join us for the ride as we find out why, how and where we eat yams here in the UK. You may find yourself opting for some yam cooked in your own peculiar style too. 😁

A famous author, 'Chinua Achebe' in his novel 'Things fall apart', portrayed how highly valued yams are to some cultures. Check out this blog by The Kitchen Butterfly to see what I mean. 

Never fear, some of us just eat yams for the sake of filling our tummies 😜 and because it is yummy 😋 too.

Stay close for The Yam journey. 😊

Fally Jay for The Food Hut.

Resourceful ...#lunchnigerianstyle by DeJuTT

My friend was telling me how a #wastenot or #leftovers project became a work of art and a 'filling' meal. 😁

She had Sunday roast with all its trimmings the day before and there was bean pudding known as moin moin and stewed spinach soup (efo riro) left over.

Now, adding asparagus, green beans and sweet corn from Sunday dinner and "voila!!" 😗

What's not to love in that picture ?
Healthy, low in calories, lots of fibre and that is lunch done #nigerianstyle! 😁

07939141850

You can share your own story or discovery here too.
Follow the links to learn how to make moin moin and efo riro for your enjoyment.

Looking forward to hearing 'your' story

Fally Jay for The Food Hut.

Calling all 'sweet tooth's out there. Introducing Sorel or Zobo jelly !

I see and I share viz..

Sorel or Zobo as known by the Caribbeans and Africans is often used to make refreshing inexpensive drinks on the continents.

A previous blog in this thread refers to this.

Today we see someone with a sweet tooth🤓(Zita Bernice Tiena) using it to make a jelly! A jelly with more benefits you can say. 😅.

Why not see for yourself what you make of it. After all, summer will soon be here. 😎👍
http://shapeupafrican.com/zobo-jelly/

and the children might need something in between 'boredom' sessions too. 😁

Enjoy! 
Later.

Fally  Jay, for The Food Hut. 

What up peeps! 😎

Me American? No way! Just messing with you.

I've been away for a while on holiday. Well not holiday really but attending to some necessary family engagements in Nigeria.

 I shall be sharing with you a few pictures from my trip later.

In the mean time I came across this 😎genius video.
It highlights
1 - the rich variety of foods from a cross section of Nigeria
2 - the adventures of intercultural interactions in a marriage relationship. Essentially, the difficulties of accepting another's food palate.
3 - and finally how it can become a fun 'discovery channel'.

That's what we are about in Fally's Food Hut. The difference is that we have spread our blanket across a wider spectrum; The whole of Africa and The Caribbean.

Let's not be strange bedfellows but engage and interact like this couple eventually did.

Maybe I can take the role played by the counsellor too 🤒💆.

So happy Saturday morning 😘😊
Step into my world (my office😜) and enjoy this video.
In itself, it is good therapy.👍

Be with you soon,

Fally Jay for The Food Hut 

'Abula' and more @Rita's Catering Service (Caterer Review)

The occasion was the wedding of Martina and Olamide last Saturday and Rita's Catering service was on hand to add colour and 'taste' to the day. 😁


A wide variety of African dishes (Nigerian in particular) were available for guests to choose from.
     

So much to choose from, guests had a bit of this that and everything and ended up with plates looking like this 😅. Everything tasty or 'finger licking' as Rita would say.

 

The highlight of the day, a rarity, making it's grand entrance at the later part of the reception was 

'Abula' - yam flour swallow (in mouldable solid form) served with 'gbegiri' beans soup and 'ewedu' (corchorus olitorius) It was served piping hot having been freshly prepared on site.

A signature Yoruba dish from the couple's part of the country, Nigeria. 

Always a good way to celebrate 'a good thing'; like finding a wife 😁. 

Lots of satisfied guests and newcomers to the African Food scene that day.

It was 'all good'.

Can we share your story too?

Have a great week.

Fally Jay for The Food Hut.

Facebook: @FJafrocaribbeanfoods

Instagram: oyoghejay9 

website in progress :fallysfoodhut.com

Registration forms for website : https://valeriejacob.typeform.com/to/qBnCeo

Èkó food market - an open secret in Charlton SE7 (Grocer Review)

You know how it is with us, we keep to tried and tested tracks only until someone assures us of something new?

Well, yesterday I decided to stop by Èkó Food  Market and I was pleasantly surprised.

The shop has the set up of someone who knows what they are about, very well organised and neat.

A moderate sized shop with well packaged and presented Afro Caribbean food products, some even shop branded.

There's a cooked foods counter for your typical African/Nigerian dishes. The Romanian clerk who says his name is 'Ayodeji 😁' even gave me a little taster. The food was 😋 yum!

To make matters better, they offer weekend all you can eat buffets (😮) with a dedicated seating area for it, as well as catering services on request.

So much more to say, but I will let the pictures do the rest.

One thing I know is that the lady (Jollofe brand owner) is on to a good thing and will definitely be one to watch and patronise.

 

#africanfood #grocer #Caterer #foodvendor #naijafood #afrocaribbeanfoods #naijafood #africanfoodbuffet

So enjoy your weekend, go exploring Fally Jay for The Food Hut 😗