This Cameroonian vegetable salad combines shredded carrots, green and red cabbage, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, hard‑boiled eggs and avocado for a bright mix of crisp and creamy textures. It’s fresh, colorful and satisfying — perfect as a side or a light main. The dressing, commonly called salad cream in Cameroon, is creamy, tangy and slightly … Read more
These Boozy Baileys Mini Cheesecakes are simple to make and make a delightful, festive party treat that disappears fast. This season is all about gatherings, sparkling drinks and small indulgent bites. Miniature party food is fun to prepare — I take classic favourites and shrink them down into bite-sized versions. Think small rounds of eggplant … Read more
Hi everyone. This week’s “Here’s What’s Up” is arriving later than usual because I’ve been under the weather. I’ve felt unusually weak and sleepy for a few days and, to top it off, I managed to sprain my neck. I spent most of the time lying down and trying to rest. Now that I’m beginning … Read more
Easter Sunday was a joyful day for me. I wore an African outfit (pictured above) since the weather has warmed up, but the highlight wasn’t the outfit. After church we went to an Italian restaurant, Olive Garden, where I was excited to sample the menu — I’ve long admired Italian cooking from watching chef Laura … Read more
Last weekend I decided to play with makeup and the results were amazing. A full-face look takes time and several products, but when done well it can be really flattering. Below I’ll walk you through what I used on my face and hair, and share photos from the session. First, here are some pictures from … Read more
I say it all the time because it’s true: I love this season. The Farmer’s Market is overflowing with fresh produce, and that’s when I make this potato hot pot recipe most often. The potatoes here sold in regular stores tend to be watery when boiled, so I usually fry them for breakfast with an … Read more
Sweet, sticky red onion chutney spiced for the holidays, served on char-grilled ciabatta and topped with crumbly Gorgonzola. These crostini are an easy, festive appetizer that pairs beautifully with cheese boards and seasonal drinks. I set out to make a crostini that felt festive, pairing the assertive tang of Gorgonzola with a sweet, spiced red … Read more
Torta Barozzi (also known as Torta Nera) is a classic Italian flourless chocolate cake that originates from Vignola in Emilia-Romagna. The original formula from Pasticceria Gollini remains a closely guarded secret, so this is our faithful interpretation. This rich cake combines ground almonds and peanuts with plenty of dark chocolate, a touch of coffee and rum, yielding a dense, fudgy dessert with an intense chocolate flavour.
Quick and easy Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry that’s full of flavor and ready in about 30 minutes. Serve it over rice or noodles for a simple, satisfying weeknight dinner. This stir fry takes roughly as long to make as it does to cook rice. Start the rice, then prepare the stir fry so everything … Read more
My people, the meeting finally took place, so my ears can rest from “Is the meeting today???” I had a busy weekend preparing to host the traditional meeting for people from Ndop in the North West region of Cameroon, where Mr. N is from. It was a joyful time for me because I love to … Read more