A comforting, flavorful soup made with tender goat meat, aromatic herbs, and bold spices. This Goat Meat Pepper Soup is simple to prepare and perfect for chilly days. When the weather turns cold, I crave warm, soothing drinks and hearty soups. Two of my favorites are lemongrass tea and a steaming bowl of pepper soup. … Read more

Cameroon is a culinary treasure with a rich variety of dishes and imaginative uses for staple ingredients. If you haven’t tried Cameroonian food yet, you’re missing out on bold flavors, comforting textures, and creative combinations. Below are fifteen iconic Cameroonian meals that deserve more attention around the world. 1. Egusi Pudding Egusi pudding is a … Read more

Hey friends! I mentioned I would share my journey to becoming a minimalist every Tuesday for seven weeks, and today I’m starting with the kitchen — the heart of my home. I spend a lot of time in this rectangular-shaped room, but over time it became a catchall for things I rarely used. I couldn’t … Read more

A few weeks ago a friend shared a disturbing experience that still gives me chills. Her three-year-old daughter was watching something on her husband’s phone and making unusual facial expressions. Concerned, my friend checked what the child was viewing and discovered it was pornography. How the toddler reached that site remains unclear, but the harm … Read more

What was I even thinking? What was I doing? Was I even sane? After watching countless YouTube tutorials and practicing Mary Kay techniques, I turned up at a traditional wedding on Saturday looking like Juju Calabar’s assistant. The irony is that I had done my own makeup. By the time it was my turn to … Read more

Since the last time I wrote about 10 crazy things every mother has done, I realised there are even more moments that every mother experiences. I’m guilty of most of them. Here we go: 1. Dreading wake-up time. Sometimes I wish my girls would sleep for a loooooong time. When they finally wake up, my … Read more

When I was in boarding school we ate beans every single day. That didn’t make me dislike it — beans are too versatile and comforting. Prepared the way I show below, this stewed beans is rich, silky and full of flavor. The beans are cooked in an aromatic tomato sauce loaded with traditional seasonings. Serve … Read more

These 30-minute, soft and buttery Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts are baked (not fried) and packed with warm autumn spices. They’re coated in a crunchy cinnamon sugar for a finish that rivals any fried doughnut. After baking, roll the doughnuts in melted butter and cinnamon sugar while they’re still warm (but not hot) for an irresistible coating. … Read more

When I first began writing about food, I probably should have started with these delicious fish pies. I used to sell them while at university, and on the very first day I made them to sell, my classmates bought every single one. There’s something magical about flavorful fish wrapped in pastry. Fish pies are very … Read more

Welcome to your new favorite stew: Egusi Stew. This rich, flavorful dish is incredibly satisfying and pairs wonderfully with steamed rice, boiled or fried plantains, or boiled yams. Egusi, a West and Central African Ingredient Egusi refers to the seeds of certain melons and gourds, similar to pumpkin seeds but paler in color. Also called … Read more