The Flygerians Cookbook by Jes and Jo Edun
The Flygerians Cookbook: Over 70 Recipes for Nigerian Food That Will Speak to Your Soul & Warm Your Heart
Jo and Jess Edun started their food careers with a residency in a pub whilst catering corporate lunches. Five years on in 2022, they opened The Flygerians restaurant in Peckham Palms, a black female-led space supporting start-up businesses. They made it into Vogue in a round-up of 'the best black-owned restaurants in London' and have since attracted media attention and made several TV appearances.
Review Quotes:
If you're already a fan of Nigerian food, or are intrigued by it and would like to know more, I cannot recommend this book enough - Melissa Thompson, BBC Good Food
No pretentiousness, no faff, just straight-up fun food - The Caterer magazine
Publisher Marketing:
Recipes for delicious home-cooked food from Nigerian sisters The Flygerians, leading personalities in the fast-emerging and popular West African food scene.
"Street food with a touch of magic--The Flygerians deserve to soar high"--Jimi Famurewa, award-winning food critic, The Evening Standard, London
Meet two inseparable sisters, Jo and Jess Edun, who are bringing the sweet taste of Nigeria to the UK food scene. Inspired by their Grandma's joyful cooking, they are keeping her legacy alive in their restaurant and pop-up residencies. Local heroes themselves, these siblings are striving to make a positive impact through food and the social connections it can create. They believe great food should bring speak to your soul and warm the heart. Visit and as well as Supermalt wings, smokey jollof, pounded yam and rum punch, customers can expect good vibes, care of the Afrobeats soundtrack and hang out with diners who insist it is the best Nigerian food outside of the homeland.
This, their first book delivers recipes for home-cooked dishes for anyone who loves to eat and wants to experience the uniquely delicious tastes and textures that West African food brings to the table.
