Rice Pudding drizzled with Sorrel and Date Syrup and Orange Slices On the last day of our vacation in August, we arrived Virginia very early in the morning very tired - after an exciting week in Florida- and very hungry too. Le hubs cousin -who had been longing to host us- treated us to a … Continue reading Rice Pudding
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Fried Rice (Nigerian Style)
As a teenager fried rice was one dish I held down with confidence. I had no doubts I would be cooking Fried rice for my SSCE food and nutrition practical as well as Efo riro, I knew the invigilators would be hooked. I didn't want a repeat of the near disaster that happened during my … Continue reading Fried Rice (Nigerian Style)
Jollof Rice (Nigerian Style)
Last year the social media space was agog with the #jollofgate saga, thanks to the jollof rice recipe by Jamie Oliver, which many West Africans (esp Nigerians) thought was a sacrilege. I read the most hilarious comments about food ever. People take their food seriously I tell you. I sided with Jamie on the recipe … Continue reading Jollof Rice (Nigerian Style)
Yellow Rice
First time I had this rice was years ago at an aunt's (not biological but I call her aunt anyway) house. Her chef made it with smoked chicken, it was unforgettable. I quickly asked the chef for the ingredients but the only thing I remember thereafter was tumeric and ginger. I forgot all about that … Continue reading Yellow Rice