Recipe For Chocolate Chip Cookies
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 […]
Recipe For Banging Steamed Vegetables
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 […]
Recipe For Scent Leaves Okro Soup
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 […]
Recipe For Sugar Cookies
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. […]
Recipe For Amish Buttermilk Cookies
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 […]
Recipe For Peanut Butter Cupcakes
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 […]
Tip Of The Day: How To Make Granola At Home
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 […]
Recipe For Coconut Chips (Gurundi)
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 […]
Recipe For Banana Chin Chin
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 […]
Recipe For Coconut Cake
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
Recipe For Strawberry MilkshakeÂ
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 […]