Tag Archives: Nigerian Food

Tuesday Photo Challenge – Surprise!

I was in for a huge surprise in July when I stumbled on Yellow Yams in a grocery store in New York. To say that I was surprised is an understatement. I stood at the store, making a big spectacle of my findings that morning.

 

Yam 6

*White Yam*

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A Recap Of My Summer Vacation!

To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries. – Aldous Huxley

Any frantic feelings I have about travelling vanishes the moment I arrive at my destination. The whole anxiety and weariness slip away as I step my feet on the new city. – Simple Dimple

The above quotes are the summation of my feelings regarding travelling. Continue reading →

Easter Home-Made Foodies…!

These are some of the Easter foodies from our kitchen this Easter holiday. The season was a period to enjoy good culinary home-made treats.

Some of these foods here were prepared to entertain guests as well as for the church Easter lunch, where everyone is encouraged to bring a portion of their traditional dishes to share with other church members. Continue reading →

The Daily Prompt – Cherish.

As I got near the house, I perceived the sweet spicy aroma of Ofe Nsala, which is mixed up with the cool evening air. Mama must be busy in the kitchen I told myself.
 
Inside the big parlour, my stomach jumped with excitement with the familiar smell as it dissipates into the crisp air. I breathed in the pleasant scent of uziza leaves and dawa dawa. It was a moment of reality as my face lit up with smiles. I walked closer to the kitchen and just like a mind reader, Mama scooped a small portion of the soup into my washed stretched hands. I savoured the rich taste of crayfish, a major ingredient in this soup as I helped her taste for salt. “I think the salt is just the right amount”. I told Mama.

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7 Days 7 Photos Challenge – Day 5

Seven days. Seven black and white photos of your life – challenge!

The rules of the game:

No people.

No explanation.

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