Fish Stew

The other day, I went to a grocery store called 'Trader Joe'. It was a surprise to me how polite every employee there  was. It actually got to a point where I was somewhat uncomfortable with everyone greeting me (My Nigerian radar was on, people only greet you excessively when they want something). … [Read more...]

Nigerian Agege Bread…A Failed Attempt

Everyone close to me knows that my biggest weakness is Bread. I love Bread. Any kind of soft, fresh bread. My favorite however is 'Agege' (Local) Bread. A type of bread sold mainly in Lagos, Nigeria. I just love it.  My mother in law has a bakery near her office and every so often, she would send me … [Read more...]

Pumpkin Bread…Starbucks Style!

Thanksgiving Day, a day to give thanks and eat yourself silly! Isn't it amazing that a whole nation decides to set apart a day in the year to give thanks for what they have? I suppose that is why America is called 'God's own country'. They know how to show gratitude and God continues to bless … [Read more...]

Halloween Pudding Parfait

It's Halloween today and you decided to have guests over but have no plans for a spooky dessert? Well, today is your lucky day cause I have got you covered. These are even easier than the cake mix cookies (although those would also be nice to make if you have time). Oreos cookies? … [Read more...]

Halloween Rice Krispies Treats

  The Engineer and I were driving around over the weekend and it was interesting to see how people have decorated their gardens and patios in preparation for Halloween. Guys, I am talking about some SERIOUS designs here. One house had two giant blown-out cats which were bigger than a … [Read more...]