I never repost but this was too good. I personally am all for people doing their own version of things but when this issue came up in my house, I was a coward and joined in the cursing of poor Jamie Oliver. Jollof for ever!
Yes, guys, it finally happened – they finally got their hands on Jollof rice!
Some context for those who don’t know what Jollof rice is: Jollof rice is one of the 7 wonders of Africa. The list goes: Nelson Mandela, Cape Town, Jollof Rice, Senegalese Twists, Lupita Nyong’o, Shea Butter, and P Square. People might disagree with this list (feel free to add your own list in the comments section. Don’t curtly state your disagreement and move on, ok? Don’t be rude), but the point is that Jollof rice is a BIG deal.(Horrible) songs have been written about Jollof rice. Case in point: this god-awful song by Fuse ODG:
Jollof rice has even caused a diplomatic tension/Cold War of sorts between Nigeria and Ghana over who actually owns this dish (it actually originated in Senegal, but I’m sleep).
In Nigeria, Jollof rice is sacred. It is not just the…
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Um…that’s not jollof rice. That was some sort of mexican rice or jambalaya. Moving on, Jamie needs to call me for my recipe
I miss reading your blog…lol life happened. But I’m back now. It’s time for you to come back too