Imagine a sweet, rich, moist cake crowned with fragrant pineapple slices. This showstopping Pineapple Upside Down Pound Cake is perfect for holidays, brunch, or simply an indulgent breakfast. Pound cakes are one of my go-to desserts: simple to make, endlessly adaptable, and ideal for breakfasts, gatherings, and celebrations. This Pineapple Upside Down Pound Cake is … Read more

African stewed spinach is one of my favorite easy weeknight dinners. Frozen chopped spinach is thawed, squeezed, and stewed with tomatoes, onions and a protein for a comforting, flavorful dish. This stewed spinach pairs beautifully with corn fufu, sweet fried plantains, boiled plantains or boiled white yams. It’s versatile, satisfying, and quick to prepare. African … Read more

Here is the Best Seasoning For French Fries — perfect for homemade fries or store-bought frozen fries cooked in an air fryer or oven. With just seven ingredients and five minutes, you can make a simple, flavorful seasoning that elevates any fry. This seasoning transforms fries to restaurant quality. Use it on loaded fries, plantain … Read more

Cameroonian groundnut paste, commonly called “Mboh,” is a savory, pudding-like dish made from roasted peanuts. It’s spicy, rich with peanut flavor, and absolutely delicious. My mother taught me this recipe over the phone with such warmth and detail that I could almost see her in the kitchen. I followed her instructions and the result was … Read more

Hmmmm Koki Beans… It’s one of the things I miss about Cameroon. This popular street food is a savory pudding made from black-eyed peas (koki beans). The flavor is incredible and it never lasts long in my house. As soon as Koki is ready, I don’t rest until every last bite is happily resting in … Read more

3 Ingredient Biscuits are made from flour, butter, and lemon-lime soda. They bake up fluffy, are incredibly simple to prepare, and make a great breakfast or side dish. These biscuits take about 30 minutes from start to finish. I love sharing quick, reliable recipes—these 3-ingredient biscuits are a perfect example. Yes, only three ingredients, and … Read more

Hello Precious People, as Women’s Month draws to a close, I want to celebrate how remarkable daughters are. Scrolling through Facebook recently, I saw a friend thanking God for the birth of her “prince” after having three daughters. In the comments, another person wrote in Cameroon Pidgin: “You should thank God that you have given … Read more

Looking for what to serve with roast duck? Here is a collection of delicious, well-paired side dishes and appetizers to complement roast duck. These options work with whole roasted duck, duck breasts, or roasted duck legs for everyday meals or special occasions like holidays. Duck has rich, dark, juicy meat and a stronger flavor than … Read more

I had something to tell Mr N, and it wasn’t pleasant. I carried a long list of complaints about things he had done—and left undone—the previous day. I was hurt and furious, searching for the right words to express my feelings without igniting the kind of quarrel we’d had before. After jotting down every grievance, … Read more

Growing my first garden has been deeply rewarding. After losing many plants—flowers and vegetables alike—I finally managed to establish a thriving herb and vegetable garden. It’s my first garden, and I want to share the important life lessons I learned along the way. I’ve missed sharing with you on Mondays while I battled a stubborn … Read more