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    Ncha – Nkwobi Sauce

    The velvety smooth Ncha also known as Nkwobi Sauce is the rich palm oil based emulsion that coats the gelatinous cowlegs, goat meat or “biscuit bone” that is enjoyed at beer parlor chill times. While I did not personally grow up eating Nkwobi; as both my parents are south south but when I moved to

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    Gin and Tonic Puff Puff

    This gin and tonic puff puff recipe has been a long time coming. I played around with the idea two years ago when I started my puff puff series and only got to execute it this year. I was worried about the outcome because I needed to have access to a good gin liqueur or

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    Happy New Year in April?

    Nigerians say “anywhere belle face na front” So if I say Happy new year in April will I be out of order considering this saying? It has been a whirlwind of activities since the year started. From events to shoots to taking over a kitchen as executive chef (shhhh!) A lot!!!!! has been happening. Let

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    Chocolate Yam Cookies

    African yams have so much diversity. One minute, they are chocolate yam cookies, the next minute, they are pounded yam. Whatever the case is, I find this delicious ingredient is a serious sleep inducer. It must be the high carbohydrate content that sends little sleep fairies to your eyes. As much as you try, you

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