Pancakes…Plain or Cinnamon Swirled

  The first advice I have for you regarding this recipe is that you should please double or triple it. I got 8 pancakes from the mix and they were definitely not enough for the Engineer and I. You see, these are not just your ordinary type of pancakes. They are not made for eating one or … [Read more...]

Ham Cheese and Tomato Croissants

Christmas is a very exciting time of the year for me. I just love Christmas. I don't know how to explain it. I am just filled with JOY and nothing can upset me. When we were much younger, we spent our Christmas Day with extended family. My uncle (God Bless his Soul) always threw a big party … [Read more...]

Our Thanksgiving Meal

I wanted to share with you the dishes we had on thanksgiving day. Luckily, I was able to make everything I had planned for the day. I give you breakfast - 'Agege' Bread. It sure looks much better than the first time I made it. Unfortunately, I can't say the same about the taste. The first one … [Read more...]

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...]