Did you Know? 7 Surprisingly Dirty Spots In Your Kitchen
If you were asked to name the germiest spots in your kitchen, the sink, trash can and stovetop would most likely take the first to third position. But are they truly the dirtiest spots in the kitchen? The answer is no. Germs are everywhere but they seem to have a lot of cool spots in […]
Restaurant Review: Buns And Batter
I had my first Buns and Batter experience last year. Hubby came home with their chocolate chip cookies and their cornish pie. He gave me the pie and gave his children the cookies. My goodness! That pie was divine. It left me wishing for more. As e no come dey, I say make I use […]
Did you Know? 5 Reasons Why Cake Tops Crack
Last week, I baked a red velvet cake that my family loved absolutely. It was moist and delicious and the colour was spot on. However, it had a fault. The top was cracked. I can’t remember the last time I baked a cake that cracked so much. It made me a little sad because it […]
Restaurant Review: Uncle T’s Restaurant, Abuja
Uncle T’s is a relatively new restaurant. It was launched late last year. It’s located at 51 Alex Ekwueme Way, Jabi, Abuja. My cousin, Adaobi visited this restaurant recently. Here’s what she had to say: Read more about Restaurants 1. Ambience: You would love the serene ambience. The environment, even the air, was clean. There […]
Recipe For Beer Battered Fish
A friend of mine invited us to her son’s birthday party. My squad and I honoured the invitation. She’s a student at one of the culinary schools in Port Harcourt. In the course of our conversation, she mentioned that she had prepared the fried rice with beer. I was like, is it the rice we […]
Did You Know? 6 Lemon Kitchen Cleaning Hacks That You Should Know
Lemon is a citrus fruit that is valued for its health and cooking benefits. But its usefulness does not end there. This naturally acidic fruit also has some pretty impressive multi-purpose cleaning uses that will surprise and impress you. Below are six of them: Read more about Did you know? 1. Cleaning the Kitchen Sink: […]
Recipe For Avocado Ice CreamÂ
The dry season is gradually giving way to rainy season. As the hot weather jejeli makes way for the cold, the demand for ice cream will reduce. Before it does, let’s talk about avocado Ice cream. It’s a no churn ice cream that’s obviously made with avocado, the pear shaped fruit from the berry family. […]
Baking Tips For BeginnersÂ
Today, we will be concluding our baking tips for beginners series. I must say that I have learnt one or two tricks while compiling this list so I’m sure that even experienced bakers who take the time to read this article will learn something from it as well. That said, here are the remaining baking […]
Recipe For Oreo Cake
My second son’s birthday is on Sunday! I’m amazed not only by God’s goodness but also by how quickly time flies. Sometimes, I feel like it was just yesterday that God gifted my family and me with another brand new baby to love and nurture. But as surreal as it feels at times, this precious […]
Six Baking Tips For BeginnersÂ
My baking journey started in my Food and Nutrition class in secondary school. The journey hasn’t been without its challenges as I have had my fair share of baking disasters. However, my love for the art and the sheer exhilaration of creating something from scratch, something that was often a visual beauty and a tasteful […]
Did you Know? The Benefits Of Portion ControlÂ
Most habits that we struggle with in adulthood were acquired in childhood. Overeating is one such habit. Until recently, most Nigerian parents had no understanding of the concept of serving size. They just knew that well-fed children were healthy children and food wastage was a sin. Therefore, when their children were served a portion of […]
Tip Of The Day: How To Know If Your Dish Is Microwave Safe
If you have a microwave oven in your kitchen, then, I’m pretty sure that you must have had cause to question the microwave safety of a dish before. Were you able to resolve it? Or did you simply choose an alternative cooking option to avoid stories? I’m asking this question because I encountered the same […]
Did you Know? 6 Carrot Inspired Foods for EasterÂ
I still believe Nigerians do not associate specific foods with the Easter celebration. Oh yes, we neither have a ham, chocolate egg, Easter bread food tradition nor the easter bunnies egg delivery oral tradition to inspire good behaviour in our children. So, we treat the holiday like we would special days like birthdays, anniversaries, and […]
Recipe For Carrot Buns
Easter is on Sunday. Do you have a new addition to the menu or will it be business as usual? If your thoughts are in line with the latter, I’ll suggest you try a different route. Festivities like Easter are a great time for families to relax and spend time together. As such, tasty […]
Recipe For Mango Banana Smoothies
Mangoes are in season. There’s no better way to use them than to make smoothies. The weather is still annoyingly hot so having something cold, sweet and perfectly healthy to drink makes me happy. Read more about Recipes This mango-banana smoothie was made with just four ingredients. Yet, it was thick, delicious and creamy. […]
Tip Of The Day: How To Toast Coconut Flakes On The Stove Top
Toasted coconut is one of my all-time favourite treats. I add it to my cakes and salad. I also add it to my oat cereal; sometimes, I eat it as is. But my favourite way of using coconut flakes is as topping for my yogurt. I love the crunchiness it brings to this smooth and […]