Tuesday, 24 February 2015

For The Love of Watermelon

Ever heard of Citrullus lanatus? Perhaps not. How about Watermelon? Sounds familiar, right? Welcome to the world of the watermelon (or Citrullus lanatus, if you prefer its fancy botanical name) where there is more to it than its familiar pink and green appearance. Because of its sweet juice and the refreshing taste, the watermelon remains a favourite for many fruit lovers. Interestingly, not all watermelons are pink; some are yellow and are sweeter...

Monday, 26 January 2015

Battling The Bulge

You will quite agree with me that looking plump; well-rounded with rolls of fat evenly spread all over the body was a much desirable look by our grandparents.  Oh yes, men of old believed that for a woman to be considered beautiful she must be ‘well-endowed’. These women often called ‘thick madam’ were our original African Queens. In the Efik tribe of Calabar and Akwa-Ibom, young girls preparing for marriages were usually taken to a fattening...