Zeelicious Foods

I’m Here to Bring Out Your

Inner Creative Cook

I’m Here to Bring Out Your Inner Creative Cook

My mission is to help you enjoy good food and live a happier, healthier life – without compromising on life’s tasty pleasures. But before we get started on your thrilling escapade with heavenly aromas and mind-numbing tastes, here are just a few tidbits about my journey so far.

2004 My first attempt at cooking...

Heavily spiced and half-cooked! That’s how my first attempt at cooking turned out. It was the day of my father’s passing.

The atmosphere at home was gloomy, none of my older siblings cared to cook.

So, 12 year old me decided to brighten the mood by cooking a pot of jollof rice.

It was a disaster (lol)… But it lit a fire in my belly, and instead of drowning myself in oceans of my own tears, I decided to become the main cook at home,  even though I was the baby-girl of the house.

2013 Young girl with BIG dreams!

I was a young girl with mammoth-sized dreams. But society forced me to toe-the-line. So, I played it safe and chucked my passions for making it BIG in the culinary arts to the back burner.

Like most people, straight out of the University of Lagos, I got a job. It was high-paying and could be
considered a dream job for most people my age.

But I always caught my mind wandering on ideas for creating fresh new recipes, imagining aromas and flavours… Mmmhhh!! So, I started blogging about my recipes as a hobby.

2015

Yeaa!! We just went viral on the socials...

Out of nowhere, one of my recipe blog posts went viral, and I got invited to a cooking contest in Lagos.

Armed with thousands of hours experimenting all sorts of foods and ingredients, I took on the
challenge and came through with cash prizes and awards.

A few of my unique recipes were also adopted by some top restaurants, and are still being served today.

This sudden acclaim and publicity got me the opportunity to host a cooking show on Loveworld TV.

2016 TV host with a difference...

As a cooking show host, I was excited at the opportunity to put African cuisine on the map. I wanted everyone in the world to taste and enjoy African dishes.

But, I wished for more…

I wanted my audience to enjoy African and continental dishes in a healthier way. So, I dedicated some time to studying nutrition. I gained a deeper knowledge of foods, food ingredients and our bodies’ relationship with food.

2017 But, was I ready?

The dream to make it BIG in the culinary arts was back alive and well. I was charged, eager and super inspired to burst out. But, I was scared and second-guessing myself. One question lingered in my head…

Was I ready?

If ever I needed my dad’s comforting voice, it was now!

Should I continue in the security of a job or break into the culinary arts which inspires me… It was seductive, exciting but filled with uncertainty.

May 2017 The decision

It was a sweltering Monday morning, and I had made my decision the night before. I slid my resignation letter across the table to my boss.

Even though at the time I had meager resources, little to no business connections and zero business experience… I knew I had something that’ll help a lot of people.

The Zeelicious Foods Company was born…

And our YouTube channel grew from 0-50,000 subscribers within the first 6 months of starting.

2018 - 2019

We're cooking, dishing
and making news!!

I’ve been taking care of business and it seems the Internet has taken notice…
We’ve been taking care of business and it seems the internet has taken notice…

 

  • Our cooking tutorial videos are now reaching 2,000,000+ homes all over the world.
  • Major brands have also taken notice. Zeelicious Foods now collaborates with brands like Power Oil Nigeria, Knorr Nigeria, Malta Guinness Nigeria, Phillips Nigeria, Fidelity Bank, Tecno Mobile, Fresh Forte Nigeria, amongst others.
  • Our cooking show is now airing on DSTV, POP Central TV and Joy prime TV Ghana!

2020 Lust Treats Was Born

2020 Lust Treats Was Born

A flourishing business, Zeelicious Foods now serves over 1,500,000 people and has recently launched a food catering service called Lush Treats by Zeelicious Foods where we cater to your individual food needs, social functions, corporate events, etc.

2021

My First Major Cooking Show on DSTV! -
I Traveled to South Africa to Film a
Cooking Show for DSTV!

My First Major Cooking Show on DSTV! - I Traveled to South Africa to Film a
Cooking Show for DSTV!

At a time when I dreamt for more and wanted a fresh experience, the opportunity came for me to be the host of what is now known as one of the best cooking shows out of Africa.

Hosting ‘My Naija Plate’ that airs on DSTV channel 173 and Gotv channel 57 was literally a dream come true for me. It was the perfect definition of preparation meets opportunity as I had long prepared myself to excel in this role. The opportunity brought me one step closer to actualizing my goal of showcasing Nigerian/African food to the world and giving us a center spot on the global food map.

It was the most exciting opportunity that has now gone on to create other beautiful opportunities for us at Zeelicious Foods.

2022 and beyond

This year, one of our main focuses is to encourage as many people as possible to live healthier lifestyles by creating products and services that will help attain their healthy living goals.

Creating healthy meal plans, exercise membership subscriptions as well as other health related materials and services, alongside a line of high quality kitchenware and affordable products so you can cook mouthwatering, memorable and delicious meals with fun and in style are all part of our strategy to achieve our goals.

To further actualize these goals, I launched my first cookbook: Winnie’s Sizzling Selections, a massive labor of love that has been in the works for over two years!

You can find out more about the cookbook, and order a copy for yourself by clicking the blazing red button

Start Your journey to a Happier, Healthier Life

While part of my culinary story ends here, yours might just begin. Because what’s even more important than sharing details of my journey with you is knowing how I can help you shape yours.

Hey, do you have your meals all planned for the rest of the week? Or

the rest of the month??

Hey, do you have your meals all planned for the rest of the week? Or the rest of the month??

Get the tools you need to create memorable meals for you and your family.

Our line of pantry staples includes easy-to-follow meal plans, high-quality kitchenware and our newest cookbook: Winnie’s Sizzling Collections.