August 2, 2022
The long vacation has started. Like most parents, I have mixed feelings about it. I’m happy that I’m free from the morning rush to school but my heart is doing kimkum kimkum at the thought of the constant chaos which my toddlers will definitely unleash. Read more about Recipes God knows that these little humans … Continue reading Recipe For Chocolate Chip Cookies
July 25, 2022
I think the weather in Port Harcourt has become confused. We are supposed to be in the rainy season but it feels like we are in harmattan. It’s awfully cold in the mornings and in the evenings and very sunny at noon. I’m actually enjoying the weather but every weather has its own skoi skoi. … Continue reading Recipe For Pepper Soup Rice
July 15, 2022
I hope you know that the recipes you use are not set in stone. They can be modified to suit your need or taste. However, while some recipe modifications can be disastrous, some others can be game changers. They can take your recipe from fifty to a hundred. Today’s recipe upgrade is a banger but … Continue reading Recipe For Banging Steamed Vegetables
July 15, 2022
Okro is a vegetable that’s known for its viscosity. Okro soup is quite popular. Different ethnic groups have different ways of making it. But the two major styles of making it are with ogbono and without ogbono. Both ogbono and okro are known for their viscosity (draw factor). When Ogbono is added to Okro, it … Continue reading Recipe For Scent Leaves Okro Soup
June 29, 2022
Our oral health may not get as much attention as it deserves but it’s just as important as our physical, mental, and emotional health. That’s because a clean and healthy oral cavity is one of the reasons why we can smile, move and relate with confidence. Today’s discussion centres on mouthwash, an important tool in … Continue reading 6 Homemade Mouthwash Recipes That Can Improve Oral Health
June 29, 2022
If you’ve never made it, you’d consider it a chore. In reality, buttercream frosting is super easy to make. The ingredients required are few and you only need your hand or stand mixer to make it. Read more about Recipes This buttercream frosting has a great consistency; it pipes perfectly. Today’s recipe is vanilla flavoured … Continue reading Do It Yourself: Buttercream Frosting
June 28, 2022
Are you in the mood for sweets? Why don’t you make some cookies? Not just any cookies but sugar cookies. They are what you’d call mood boosters. People of all ages love it. They are great for all times and all seasons. Today’s sugar cookie recipe is everything a sugar cookie should be and more. … Continue reading Recipe For Sugar Cookies
June 27, 2022
On today’s ‘Do it Yourself’ segment is a flatbread, a simple bread made with flour, water and salt. As the name implies, this bread is flat. It can be used as a wrap. It can be eaten in place of regular bread and it can be used as a base for pizza. Some flatbread recipes … Continue reading Do It Yourself: How To Make Flat Bread At Home Using Baking Powder
June 25, 2022
Buttermilk is one ingredient I love to bake with. There’s something irresistible about baked goods made with it. Maybe that acidic quality breaks everything up, giving you a soft, flavourful and yummy treat. Read more about Recipes This buttermilk cookie recipe came from an Amish Cookbook; that’s where it derives its name. Different versions of … Continue reading Recipe For Amish Buttermilk Cookies
June 19, 2022
My people, the weekend is almost here. I believe that every week we survive in this ‘wonderful’ Nigeria is worth celebrating and we don’t have to break the bank to do this. We just need a treat that’s a tasteful pat on the back, something decadent that says happy survival in every bite. After due … Continue reading Recipe For Peanut Butter Cupcakes
Food How To Recipes Tip of the Day
June 6, 2022
I discovered granola two years ago when I researched healthy breakfast options. Granola was on the list. A little more research revealed that it was a baked food made from rolled oats, nuts, seeds and a sweetener. So, I bought some to see if it’s something I could include in my breakfast timetable. You … Continue reading Tip Of The Day: How To Make Granola At Home
June 5, 2022
Funtime coconut chips was one of my childhood delights. It was what you’d call edible gold, one that was hoarded on reception and eaten in small joyful bites till the very last bite. I don’t think this snack is still in production but I can still see its orange pack in my mind’s eye and … Continue reading Recipe For Coconut Chips (Gurundi)
May 29, 2022
How often do you make Chin Chin? How many flavours of Chin Chin have you tried? If you’ve only tasted the soft, milky ones and the hard, crunchy ones, omo you dey dull yourself. I say this because adventure is the spice of life and food adventure is the ultimate adventure of all. A couple … Continue reading Recipe For Banana Chin Chin
May 24, 2022
There’s something that always happens when we buy a bunch of plantains. I’ll like to share it with you because I’m sure that I’m not the only one who’s had this experience. So, every time we buy a bunch of plantains, I become a monitoring spirit. Morning and evening, you’ll see me moving fiam to … Continue reading Recipe For Kelewe
May 19, 2022
Today’s my birthday. I woke up feeling incredibly happy and blessed. I went through the morning school prep routine quickly. I know the calls and messages would start pouring in soon and I want to be free to savour all the love and attention that usually comes with my day of fame. Who knows? I … Continue reading Recipe For Coconut Cake
May 7, 2022
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 … Continue reading Recipe For Beer Battered Fish
May 1, 2022
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. … Continue reading Recipe For Avocado Ice Cream
April 24, 2022
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 … Continue reading Recipe For Oreo Cake
April 17, 2022
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 … Continue reading Recipe For Carrot Buns
April 7, 2022
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. … Continue reading Recipe For Mango Banana Smoothies
April 4, 2022
The weather has been dreadful; it’s so hot that it literally feels like it’s showing off. Time and again, I’ve found myself telling it, “Huncle, be calming down oh! We already know what you’re capable of.” But it seems determined to set us all ablaze. My weapon against this heat is the sweet, cold treat … Continue reading Recipe For Strawberry Milkshake
March 26, 2022
After six months of exclusive breastfeeding, weaning begins. It’s basically the process of introducing other foods apart from breast milk to your baby. Weaning requires a lot of patience. Fortunately, it doesn’t call for an end to breastfeeding; so, your little one can continue to enjoy his breast milk. Read more about Recipes Soybeans is … Continue reading Tip Of The Day: How To Make Soya Beans Powder For Infants
March 25, 2022
The weather has been really hot recently, so hot that even the fan seems to be blowing hot air. The kids are restless. Who can blame them? I’ve been treating heat rashes off and on since the harmattan ended This weather is seriously adding to the stress of Nigerians. Most times, I can’t help but … Continue reading Recipe For Coconut And Pineapple Ice Cream
March 21, 2022
On our menu today is one of Nigeria’s easiest and tastiest sandwiches. It was a rare Saturday treat from my childhood days; its appearance on the menu was always greeted with excitement. Read more about Recipes This sandwich is usually prepared with three ingredients. Yet, it tastes so good that you’d be tempted to gorge … Continue reading Recipe For Nigerian Sandwich
March 14, 2022
Nigerians and noodles are inseparable. The love affair between them began when the former discovered that the latter is quick and easy to prepare and it’s delicious to boot. The Nigerian love for noodles cuts across all age groups. Thus, it has become the family’s quick breakfast, dinner or even the children’s school lunch. Read … Continue reading Recipe For Suya Noodles
February 23, 2022
I have a new salad obsession. It’s called Sweet Potatoes Salad. I discovered this food jewel while searching for new recipes to try out. I have @gracevalue to thank for it. Read more about Recipes Sweet Potatoes Salad is a five ingredients salad. So, you won’t need to break the bank to make it. … Continue reading Recipe For Sweet Potatoes Salad
February 21, 2022
We’re going traditional today. We are making Ugba Sauce. This sauce is usually enjoyed with boiled or roasted yam and(or) plantain. If you haven’t tasted it before, prepare for a flavourful, tasty treat. Read more about Recipes As you can tell from the name, ugba is the primary ingredient used in making this sauce. This … Continue reading Recipe For Ugba Sauce
February 20, 2022
Mugs are cups that are typically used for drinking hot beverages. They come in different sizes and shapes. A couple of years back, there was a mug awakening in the Nigerian events circles and mugs became the souvenir at all major events. The result is that in most families, one would find mugs of different … Continue reading Recipe For Chocolate Mug Cake
February 11, 2022
Onunu is a traditional swallow of the Ijaw, the Kalabari, Degema, Okrika and Opobo people of Rivers and Bayelsa States. It is prepared by pounding yam and overripe plantain together and mixing it with salt and palm oil. The best plantain for making this dish is overripe plantain (see?this is another way to use … Continue reading Recipe For Onunu
June 17, 2021
Today I’ll be sharing another juice recipe with you, the mixed vegetable fruit juice. As the name implies, this juice is made with a variety of fruits and vegetables which you can customize to your taste. Read more about Food Recipe I’m pretty sure that most people are familiar with the ingredients used for … Continue reading Recipe For Mixed Vegetable Fruit Juice
