I am far from a baby expert…and rightfully so given I don’t have any kids of my own. However between hearing tales about motherhood from my sister and getting first-hand experience whenever I spend time with my nephew Sameer, I feel like I’m constantly learning something new. I’ve learned that Sophie the Giraffe is a …
Curried Chicken Marinade– Serves 2-3 3 medium chicken breasts (300g) 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 tablespoon turmeric (a.k.a. haldi) 1 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley (or cilantro) Salt to taste
Herbed Balsamic Chicken – Serves 2-3 3 medium chicken breasts (300g) 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh (or dried) oregano 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh (or dried) basil 1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar Salt to taste
Sesame-Sriracha Chicken – Serves 2-3 3 medium chicken breasts (300g) 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste 1 tablespoon sesame oil Generous squirt of Sriracha (about 1-2 tablespoons) 1 ½ tablespoons finely chopped scallions 1 tablespoon soy sauce Sesame seeds to garnish
In my group of childhood friends in Nigeria, each of our homes was known for at least one specialty dish. For example, my friend Rids had brownies & cheese balls; we always requested crispy noodles at Nitya’s home; Ayesha’s pantry was always filled with the best variety of crisps & biscuits; Henna’s baked spaghetti was …
I’m going to be honest- I haven’t done much cooking at all this summer. Sure I’ve been eating plenty of meals at home but most of them involve throwing together a sandwich, smearing hummus on rice cakes, sautéing some vegetables, whipping up an omelet or sticking a piece of fish in the oven. What can …
When people tell me they don’t like dessert and/or chocolate, I almost stare blankly…er how can anyone NOT! That being said, I’m sure others feel the same about me when it comes to bacon. I can happily eat meats like zebra, kangaroo, venison & beef but there’s something about pork that just doesn’t sit well …
Have I ever mentioned that I have a weakness for nut butters? Spread on toast, whizzed into my smoothie, mixed into oatmeal, rolled into cookie dough balls, sandwiched in between chocolate, or straight up on a spoon- anything goes! As soon as I get to London, I will definitely be stocking my freezer with one of …
I’ve been a morning person for as long as I can remember but I feel ike I’ve become even more so of one since reaching Guangzhou…I mean can you blame when mornings mean waking up to this face: Another thing that makes mornings worth being excited about? A delicious breakfast…which is exactly what we’re talking …
