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The right egusi

I needed something to add to my recipe so I started searching the internet… Low and behold, not once did I see anyone post the kind of recipe I grew up with, I mean the kind momma used to make. I know there are people out there like me looking for the fried egusi recipeContinue reading “The right egusi”

…You’ll never peel beans by hand again.

See ehn, I just realized I had been peeling beans wrong all my life. If you have a blender at home and you peel beans by hand, place your hand on your chest and say “why do I like stress?”. I love akara, moin moin and ekuru. However, the downside of this is how stressfulContinue reading “…You’ll never peel beans by hand again.”

Healthy Weeknight Meals

Cooking can sometimes feel like a chore at the end of a busy day. It’s often tempting to throw a ready meal in the oven or call for take out. But preparing a simple and healthy family meal doesn’t have to be hard or time-consuming. Here are some quick wholesome dishes that you and yourContinue reading “Healthy Weeknight Meals”

Better than Poutine

I know, what could be better that a steaming plate of fries, gravy and cheese curd? Fries, gravy, cheese curd and bacon, that’s what! Throw in some fresh shallots, chilli, and a splash of roasted bone marrow and duck gravy, and we turn this popular French-Canadian dish into a something sublime.

Breakfast at my House

During the week we’re often walking out the door with a coffee in one hand and slice of toast in the other, but on weekends breakfast is never rushed. It’s a late affair, sometimes spilling over to lunch, with lots of reading and chatter in between courses of fruits, poached eggs, honey and toast. OneContinue reading “Breakfast at my House”

Roasted Pumpkin Soup

There’s nothing better than a warm bowl of pumpkin soup on a cold autumn day. Combine your roasted pumpkin with some onion, garlic, vegetable broth, and a few spices, and give it some time to simmer away. Pair it with a few slices of fresh bread to turn it into something sublime.