Grains of Selim are also known as "Negro pepper," a name I am not so sure how I feel about. Luckily, there is a plethora of aliases to choose from for this cousin of black pepper: Selim pepper, uda, ...

In the southern regions of Nigeria, the soil is so fertile, and the growing season so long, that the markets are bursting with fresh fruits and vegetables all year round. My dad has always joked, in ...