Nigerian Chapman Punch(Lazy Chef Christmas)

by Nma Okpara // December 14, 2015 // 6 Comments

Growing up in Nigeria, I always heard of Chapman. Apart from Zobo, Chapman is a popular drink amongst Nigerians. I had never tasted it as a child until one day I tried it at a friend’s birthday party and I... Continue reading →

Coconut and Banana Loaf

by Nma Okpara // October 18, 2015 // 6 Comments

The atmosphere is turning cooler, the leaves are falling and the air feels crisp against my skin. This tells me it is time for warmer and hearty recipes. What more screams fall than some warm banana bread? Ahhh the mere thought... Continue reading →

Pineapple, Mango, Coconut Drink and Popsicles

by Nma Okpara // August 28, 2015 // 4 Comments

The Summer is almost over and I really need to share this recipe before it is actually over. This recipe has a lot of things I love. It has coconut milk, oranges, mangoes and pineapples. Without these fruits, no summer is complete... Continue reading →

Zobo…Sorrel Colada Granita(Hibiscus Colada)

by Nma Okpara // July 24, 2015 // 3 Comments

This is the fourth in my “Zobo” series. I tried to avoid this post because of the sun and humidity in my location, but I just could not help it, It was either I posted this or wait until the cooler... Continue reading →

Zobo Popsicles

by Nma Okpara // July 6, 2015 // No Comments

The heat wave this Summer has been crazy, so I decided to make some smoothie popsicles to cool down. But while in the process of thinking up something, I figured that the Zobo drink I had would work. Continue reading →

Zobo Syrup

by Nma Okpara // July 6, 2015 // 1 Comment

This is the second in my Zobo series. Somewhere in my head I knew making the Zobo i.e. Hibiscus drink wouldn’t be enough and while talking to Sisi Kemi, she said “why don’t you do Zobo and ice cream?” and to that I... Continue reading →

Hibiscus and Fruit Punch (Zobo)

by Nma Okpara // July 6, 2015 // 16 Comments

Zobo o Zobo! I did not really drink a lot of this in Nigeria. I was more of a Ribena girl. If mommy did not make it, I never had it. There is something about this drink that everyone loves. After a... Continue reading →

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