Red Curry Stew…My Funny Valentine…

by Nma Okpara // February 12, 2018 // No Comments

Every year, I write and take photos of food or drinks to celebrate each season or holiday and Valentine always makes the cut. Not only must I have a post honoring the not so holiday, but I must celebrate it... Continue reading →

Ewa Agoyin(Mashed Coconut Honey Beans and Agoyin Sauce)

by Nma Okpara // October 3, 2016 // No Comments

If there’s any food I do not like, it’s beans. As much as it gives me gas, I do understand it’s health benefits and that’s why I try to make it as much as possible. Ewa is known as beans... Continue reading →

Mackerel and Tomato Sauce

by Nma Okpara // June 22, 2016 // 12 Comments

I have been on a little break but I couldn’t stay away for long. I’m just sitting here, writing the story for this recipe and relieving the memories of being a very young child… In Nigeria we have a league of brownie and... Continue reading →

Nigerian Inspired Fish, Seafood and Basil Gumbo(because Nigerian recipes can be more)

by Nma Okpara // May 9, 2016 // 7 Comments

I was going to share a recipe for Dambu Nama(shredded beef suya); then this happened. My son has been loving okra since he got diagnosed with some food allergies. Not only is it safer for soups, but it’s super healthy... Continue reading →

African Peanut Butter Stew With EggPlant and Okra(Vegetarian Senegalese Maafe)

by Nma Okpara // March 23, 2016 // 5 Comments

I had never had Maafe until Priya asked if I had a recipe for it. This lead me to be officially in love with the stew. Although I have an allergy to peanuts, it’s not that bad with the butter (no idea... Continue reading →

Minced Okra In Nigerian Stew (The Red and Green Soup)

by Nma Okpara // February 29, 2016 // 3 Comments

This is my son’s favorite soup of all time and I wouldn’t feel right if I didn’t share the recipe with you guys. The red and green soup is a meal of simplicity and it’s made by mixing chopped okra with any type of... Continue reading →

Oiless Ogbono Soup and A Purpose Driven Life

by Nma Okpara // February 24, 2016 // 4 Comments

When it comes to soup days at home, I’m always ecstatic. It gives me a break from trying to figure out gluten free recipes for my ajebutter who has food allergies. This blog is about life, love, and food, so... Continue reading →

Shito Sauce and My Obsession

by Nma Okpara // February 10, 2016 // 25 Comments

I discovered Shito sauce some moons ago. Did I like it then? hmmm not really. it was a little tasteless, or I may have not understood the taste. Shito is a Ghanaian sauce which I literally use for everything since... Continue reading →

Gluten free Suya Pepper Infused Scotch Eggs(The Power Of The Yaji and The Not So Perfect Scotch Eggs)

by Nma Okpara // February 8, 2016 // 3 Comments

I love boiled eggs, but I don’t like boiling them. I always get boiling eggs wrong. I’m clumsy to the bone, it’s not my thing to peel and boil eggs rara! I made some scotch eggs last Easter, but I never got around... Continue reading →

Creamy Coconut Shrimp Curry(with a Nigerian twist)

by Nma Okpara // January 19, 2016 // 13 Comments

I swear this recipe is very easy. It was a last minute type of recipe I adapted from the Pioneer woman, but with a Nigerian twist to it. I had to run some errands with my ajebutters and all I... Continue reading →

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