Its amazing how life changes you. Growing up , beans was one of my most hated meals. I hated eating many things as a child anyways, my mum still can't believe how I've turned around and become a foodie, I hated beans. Then life happened and I found myself married to a beans lover, and … Continue reading Beans Pottage
Category: Something for FitFam
Waffle Omelette
I was inspired to do this yesterday after I saw a recipe shared on one of the fitness groups I belong. The author used a sandwich toaster to make what she call Egg Sandwich. I tweaked her recipe a little and used a waffle maker to make this. For those people on a protein diet, … Continue reading Waffle Omelette
Almond Milk
Since I made Almond Milk for the first time, I fell in love with it and I've made it several more times. In compliance with my diet routines I have had it more frequently in the last few days. If you are on a diet, here are some of the dietary benefits of Almond Milk … Continue reading Almond Milk
Oil less Efo Riro
My current diet plan has taught me something which I've always known, there are no shortcuts to weight loss. Whatever fancy pill or detox drink you are on, it would be in vain without eating clean and some exercise. Beyond the weight loss, maintenance and healthy living is very important.My husband always gives me the … Continue reading Oil less Efo Riro
No Fuss Steamed Vegetable
This is probably the easiest vegetable dish you'd ever make. No oil, no pepper , and can be paired with any dish you like. I've over indulged in all the sweet and highly calorific stuffs, it's time to come clean. Recipe • 1 bowl (1 litre bowl) of washed and shredded vegetable (Ugu in this … Continue reading No Fuss Steamed Vegetable
Corn Moinmoin (Abari)
Abari, a savoury Steamed Corn pudding. It is also called Ekoki, Ekusu, Sapala, Nri Oka etc. Yesterday I bought some fresh corn with the hope of making Adalu. I started reading some comments on my Ekuru post on Facebook and some commenters made reference to Abari/Sapala. I decided I was going to give it a … Continue reading Corn Moinmoin (Abari)
Mango Salsa
I love good food, but I also love to stay fit too, staying fit means eating healthy. I try fad diets now and again but I've learnt also that I can still enjoy my favourite foods as long as I control my portion and prepare them in a healthy way. This long story is to … Continue reading Mango Salsa
Unripe Plantain Fufu
Do you have unripe plantains at home and you don't know what do with them? Or you want a healthier alternative to your regular yam flour? Try this. - Peel your unripe plantains, chop into large chunks. - Throw them into a blender, add a little bit of water and blend to a smooth paste. … Continue reading Unripe Plantain Fufu
Avocado Cream (a healthy alternative to mayonnaise and salad cream)
Are you on a diet? Do you still add mayonnaise, salad cream and all the other high in unhealthy cholesterol stuff to your salads, because you can't stand dizzling it with olive oil, vinaigrette, etc. This is a healthy alternative and it tastes as nice mayonnaise or salad cream. Avocado Cream. 2 avocados 1 1/4 … Continue reading Avocado Cream (a healthy alternative to mayonnaise and salad cream)