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VEGAN CHEESEBOARD TRIAL #01

VEGAN CHEESEBOARD TRIAL #01

Use what you have. Creating your own cheeseboard may seem intimidating at the beginning but it is really all about using ingredients that pair well with the cheese(s) you plan on using. Also make use of ingredients that are easily accessible and readily available (like the dried dates and roasted tigernuts).

In this cheeseboard I used my vegan faux gouda cheese which is firm but soft, with a…

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TASTY TIGERNUT TRUFFLES

I have had this recipe in mind for all of three weeks, strategizing then re-strategizing again until I created a recipe that I was happy about. And when I finally got the written work down to perfection, I became Uber excited to try it out in real life.

And then I did.

Take a bow Esther, you’ve done it again. These truffles are all you need to satisfy your midday cravings for yummy bite…

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PINEAPPLE NO-BERRY JAM

What do you do when you’re out of pretty pink berry jam? -you make my deliciously pretty-as-you-please pineapple no-berry jam! And just in case you’re wondering, this amazing jam is made using only 3 ingredients (or four is you choose to add lime juice): pineapple (obviously), zobo leaves (for the no-berry effect) and some sugar (3 tablespoons).

The no-berry effect…

This jam may have…

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BAKED THAI SPRING ROLLS

BAKED THAI SPRING ROLLS

Baked Thai spring rolls.

Baked Thai spring rolls in the coolest springtime ever experienced in Lagos? Yes yes yes! And I’m ashamed to admit, Christian and all, that this is not a recipe for sharing. You might want to make this on a day where everyone else would be out.

I do not want to recall how my mum came home early from work, right before I was about to put these babies in the oven.

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DATE DESSERT WINE - TASTE, PAIRING AND MORE.

DATE DESSERT WINE – TASTE, PAIRING AND MORE.

Some of the best things in life are simple.

While you might be familiar with the regular grape wine, my never-content always-searching self has been branching out into tasting other fruit wines such as date and pineapple.

I cannot categorically say that I am getting the full tasting experience with this date wine because I made it myself, but assuming the worst, it still tasted amazing,…

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MY TOP 5 SMOOTHIES OF THE WEEK

MY TOP 5 SMOOTHIES OF THE WEEK

First things first, I owe the idea to edit this post to my sister who’s still in uni. She was consulting my fabulous all-food-knowing self to know if there was any simple smoothie idea I knew of, that would be easy for her to prepare in the school’s halls of residence.

And boy, do I have ideas.

So here I am, giving my sister the much anticipated easy-to-make smoothie combos, and giving you

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TIGERNUT-PEANUT BISCOTTI

Tigernuts, the new almond.

One of the hottest superfoods making waves at the moment, tigernuts have more potential than you know. I’m talking tigernut butter, tigernut flour, tigernut swallow, tigernut milk (and custard), tigernut bran and industrially made tigernut yogurt. The list goes on and on and on.

MY SUPER-DUPER DISCOVERY

Move over, almonds.

Tigernuts, when processed properly,…

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3 INGREDIENT PROTEIN BARS

3 INGREDIENT PROTEIN BARS

There’s nothing more intriguing than a no-bake treat.

Especially when it requires only three ingredients, a blender, and a couple of hours to set in the freezer while I finish doing my nails. -It doesn’t get better than this.

But first, what are protein bars? These little squares are a quick treat that is packed with the essentials: carbohydrates, protein and fat. Expected to keep you…

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TIGERNUTS FOR DESSERT

Ground tigernuts.

Tigernuts are a delicious and extremely super food, packed with prebiotic fibre, complex sugars and vitamins. I have been using tigernuts to make dessert for quite a while now (so much that I have an entire e-book based on tigernut recipes) and I’ve found that roasting the tigernuts first with little coconut oil really turns it from fibrous and starchy-tasting to smooth…

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HOMEMADE DATE SUGAR

Eeeeeeeekkk!!!!!!!!!! this is me trying to put a damper on my insanely high excitement levels!!!!!

This date sugar recipe is basically the best thing that has happened to me in my whole 5 years of cooking experience, right after discovering the many wonders of soy. Recently, I’ve adopted a more organic, occasionally vegetarian food lifestyle and one of the many things I’ve been limiting is…

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WATERMELON RIND, CUCUMBER AND EGG SALAD

WATERMELON RIND, CUCUMBER AND EGG SALAD

Oooooookay…. I know you’re probably wondering watermelon rind???

This is my second favourite part of a watermelon. Right after the sweet fleshy fruit, that is. When my mum told me years ago, that watermelon rind is edible, I thought she was just being over the top. Obviously not anymore.

Watermelon rind has anti-aging benefits and can in fact be used as a facial cleanser (you heard it…

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NOT SO CRANBERRY

I’m a sucker for limes, lemons and all things sharp, and as if all the lime water isn’t enough, I’ve gone ahead to pair limes with zingy zobo to create a limeade that screams SUMMEER!

Literally.

My love for limeade stems from different reasons: partly because I love the sharp taste of lime, partly because limeades smell so darn delicious, and partly because I’m an UNREPENTANT foodie and I…

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HOMEMADE COCONUT YOGURT

I’ve been meaning to try my hands at making coconut yogurt for a while now but I have gotten so comfortable with my super easy, super delicious soy yogurt (RECIPE HERE: https://foodhuub.com/how-to-make-soy-yogurt-at-home-no-starter-needed-and-100-plant-based/) that it took a request for this recipe to make me realize what I have been doing:

I have been practising favouritism.

And while it…

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MAKING SOYNUTS

You’re probably wondering why I am so into cooking with soy.

It’s a ME thing.

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Soy-nuts are basically fresh/pre-soaked soybeans tossed in a little salt and oil, and roasted to a crisp in the oven. This protein rich snack obtains it’s name “soy-nuts” from…

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THE SLIMMING TEA THAT ACTUALLY WORKS

THE SLIMMING TEA THAT ACTUALLY WORKS

First off, I cannot believe I have not blogged about this tea all this while! I’ve been using this HERBAL LAXATIVE TEA on and off, for at least four years and I can say it’s legit.

If you want to loose weight, or maintain a slimmer figure, check out my 28-DAY LOWCARB NIGERAN MEAL PLAN complete with 10 low carb recipes that are super easy to make:

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GETTING STARTED

This post is a step by step guide on all the tips and tricks to help you successfully complete your 28-DAY LOWCARB NIGERIAN MEAL PLAN. If you haven’t purchased your copy yet, get yours here:

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I have been struggling with weight loss for a while now. Overtime, I…

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28-Day lowcarb Nigerian meal plan+10 lowcarb recipes