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Recipe for Avocado Cucumber Smoothie

April 19, 2022

Smoothies are a hit in today’s world. Gym lovers, weight watchers, healthy living devotees are all going for it. Who would blame them? Smoothies are light, healthy and refreshing drinks. They are not just easy to prepare but they are best prepared at home. I say this because even though the popularity of this beverage has … Continue reading Recipe for Avocado Cucumber Smoothie

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Society

The Silent Nigerian Class Struggle: A Recipe for Socio-Economic Discomfort

April 19, 2022

There is a disconcerting silent class struggle in Nigeria amongst the different social strata of her citizens in the country which the novel Corona Virus pandemic has exposed to us in the most glaring terms ever. Nigerians first, have been informed repeatedly to maintain social distancing this period to avoid a possible spread of the … Continue reading The Silent Nigerian Class Struggle: A Recipe for Socio-Economic Discomfort

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Food

Recipe for Coleslaw

April 19, 2022

Coleslaw is basically a cabbage and carrot meal that is dressed with mayonnaise or salad cream or a mixture of both. It is the small sister of salad. It is easy to prepare and the ingredients are fewer. This perhaps explains why it makes a regular appearance in most Nigerian homes especially on Sundays. Coleslaw can … Continue reading Recipe for Coleslaw

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Food

Recipe for Nigerian Fish Roll

April 19, 2022

Before I share today’s recipe with you, let me first pay my respects to my late aunt, Tina. She used to make awesome freshly baked goodies. She was quite generous with them too. I especially loved her fish roll. Usually, after collecting my share from the pieces she set aside for us kids, I’d still … Continue reading Recipe for Nigerian Fish Roll

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Food

Recipe for Nigerian Salad

April 19, 2022

The recipe for the vegetable salad that I’ll share today is known as Nigerian Salad. Now, I don’t know how Nigeria came to own this food as it doesn’t look like the typical Nigerian fare. I think we borrowed it, made a few additions, and then christened it. Anyways, this food is mostly prepared with … Continue reading Recipe for Nigerian Salad

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Health

Video Of The Week: A Simple Immune-Booster Juice Recipe

April 19, 2022

Building a strong immune system is essential to ward off viral diseases and infections. It is one of the most effective ways in which you can protect yourself amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read more about Video of the Week To build a strong immune system, you should eat foods that are rich in essential nutrients. … Continue reading Video Of The Week: A Simple Immune-Booster Juice Recipe

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Food

Recipe for Ofe Ugba

April 19, 2022

Ofe Ugba is Okro Soup with a twist. While meat and fish are the two major sources of protein found in Nigerian soups, Ofe Ugba comes with an extra protein, Ugba. Ugba adds character to Okro Soup. It also gives it a deliciously different taste. Ofe Ugba can also be called Ofe Ukpaka or Shredded … Continue reading Recipe for Ofe Ugba

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Food

Recipe for Ginger Flavoured Groundnut Milk

April 19, 2022

Groundnut Milk is a non-dairy beverage. It is affordable and refreshing.  This drink is a great way to get the nutritional benefits of groundnut without chewing it. Groundnut Milk is suitable for people of all age groups. What’s more, the lactose intolerant, the vegetarian and those on a diet will find this drink a healthy … Continue reading Recipe for Ginger Flavoured Groundnut Milk

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Food

Recipe for Zobo Drink

April 19, 2022

Zobo Drink is a local beverage made by steeping dry Roselle flowers which is widely known  as Zobo flowers in hot water. It’s a natural, affordable drink that can be made at home. Read more about Food While I was growing up, this drink was quite popular. At home, Big Mummy made gallons of it … Continue reading Recipe for Zobo Drink

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Food

Recipe for Jollof Spaghetti

April 19, 2022

Spaghetti is a popular food in Nigeria. Like rice, this food can either be cooked plain and served with stew or prepared the Jollof way. It is usually broken into two or three parts because we find it easier to wrap the broken parts around the fork. Having said that, bear in mind that if … Continue reading Recipe for Jollof Spaghetti

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Food

Recipe for Nigerian Puff Puff

April 19, 2022

Puff puff is a popular street food that can be eaten as breakfast or snack. It is, however, not peculiar to Nigeria. It is actually popular in other West African countries, and those countries have different names for it. Puff puff is quite easy to prepare. It can be sweet or spicy. Today, I’ll be … Continue reading Recipe for Nigerian Puff Puff

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Food

Recipe for Plantain Mosa

April 19, 2022

On our menu today is a Nigerian snack. In my humble opinion, this snack is a visible proof that something good and delicious can come out of something meant for the trash. The snack in question is none other than plantain mosa. Plantain mosa looks like puff puff but it’s actually made with overripe plantain. … Continue reading Recipe for Plantain Mosa

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Food

Recipe for Carrot Cake

April 19, 2022

Hi, people. It’s carrot season so carrots are cheap and readily available. You should make the most of it by cooking different meals with it. That way, when it’s off season and expensive and you can’t buy as much as you want to, you’ll console yourself with the fact that you ate it as much … Continue reading Recipe for Carrot Cake

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Food

Recipe for Carrot Stew

April 19, 2022

White rice and tomato stew is the usual Sunday dinner for the average Nigerian family. But even when another food is on the menu for Sunday dinner, tomato stew for the week is still prepared for the family. The reason for this is simple. Tomato Stew not only goes with a variety of meals, it … Continue reading Recipe for Carrot Stew

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Food

Recipe for Ukpo Ogede

April 19, 2022

On our menu today is the plantain dish, ukpo ogede. Two principal ingredients used in its preparation are plantain and corn meal. Ukpo ogede, also known as plantain moi moi, is a great way to make use of that overripe plantain in your kitchen. Thus, if you haven’t tried it before, do so the next … Continue reading Recipe for Ukpo Ogede

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