#WorldJollofRiceDay

August 22 is designated as the World Jollof Rice Day...!


Not so sure how we arrived at this date, but it is truly well deserving. This I believe is a step in the right direction for Nigerian (and in deed West African) cuisine taking more prominence on the World Food Scene...

Enjoy jollof rice in all its varieties...

Happy #WorldJollofRiceDay.

Find all of my Jollof Rice recipes here.....


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