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ÌyanuOlúwa Fágbiyè T.  From a typical Nigerian perspective this was inspired by my first write up on food being our unequivocal heritage with hopes that this inspires you to think differently about food today. The Nigerian cuisine is bound by three major religion and ethnic group. But, can be understood in-depth when viewed regionally.

Year in and out, farmers cultivate and harvest this fibre rich crop 'maize' also known as 'corn' in some regions. It is a main cereal plant that pre dates 5000 years. Maize is cultivated here in Nigeria, in the North: May\June, in the South: March\April for early planting season while, late planting occurs July\August (Arguably, at this time ie. June, July and August corn is being harvested by farmers) Its at this time you find the roadside vendor roating fresh corn on their hot charcoal grill.

Going on shopping can be very tiring and stressful if you go unprepared and also if you're a disorganized type of person it could result or "end in tears" as we often say. Shopping is meant to a pleasant experience — free from stress and what have you. This is one of my unconventional articles but I'm sure you're gonna enjoy it. I remember as a child I always look forward to following my mum to the market also because I schooled in a boarding school, it was always required of me and my sisters to make a list of things we needed for every session a list that was always requested by my parents. This idea kind of made me realize everything needed strategic planning. For every successful shopping begins from planning strategically. So my tips to a successful shopping experience goes thus; Tip 1. Create a shopping list :  This tip can't be overemphasized this is very important. You wouldn't want to go into a mall or the local market not knowing exactly what you

Looking for a way to treat your loved ones or guests to a bit of everything ? Then this recipe I'm about sharing is an incredible way to treat anyone to a bit of everything and make them ask questions upon dinning. When you cook something extraordinare you stimulate conversation believe me that's where the conversation starts.   Also, with new trends where no body wants to spend eternity in the kitchen and most people opt for super fast meals that can be put together in a matter of seconds\minutes - this is an experience worth trying out because everyone who had a taste had a question or two to ask. Many as well requested for the recipe which is what I'm about to share with y'all.  This was another recipe that featured on our get together menu. If you are the type who don't have enough animal protein in store, then, it's an option you've got by still making use of the little you have. Also a creative way to enjoy exquisite meals. This light sauce was infused

Following suit and gaining inspiration from the previous intense chocolatey experience and perfect way to make your oat. I decided to create another infusion and total burst of flavour by adding some chocolate shavings and compulsorily making use of cinnamon stick to create this silky oat porridge.

My cliques were astonished the very first time I served this at one of our get together. However, including or placing this on the menu wasn't intentional it was a recipe I was trying for the first time.

This is one of those spontaneous cooking that comes up at TD's Kitchen. I made use of available ingredients to be precise 'left overs' to create this mouthwatering dish. Unknown to me I started my sauce series without even knowing so unprecedented.

Recall, on my social stories (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp) I told y'all to reserve some of the chocolates you were gifted on Valentines Day for another amazing experience with TD. Without doubt Valentine for 2020 has come and gone but — did you know you can celebrate Valentine everyday?

Have you ever tasted an awful fish roll? Let's take it further, have you eaten a fish roll that has no iota of fish filling in between? Honestly, when I started typing and doing my experiment on this recipe I thought of not making this time immemorial snack indigenous to a particular region.

One of my amazing friend called my attention to me not having a single oat recipe on my blog and I was like hm...mmm.. But that's true. Now, I've taken it upon myself to share the most perfect way to make your oat porridge.

This is a stew I consider important for students like me. Why I say so is because its budget friendly, and you've got an added advantage by making use of sardine.

I feel it will be so unfair to compare buns with puffpuff it just doesn't add up. The Nigerian buns has this crusty outer layer that forms when its fried and its absolutely delishhhhhhh! 

There are numerous ways to enjoy yam and one of those ways is making it into Yam balls. I shared one of my yam recipes yamarita (eggs-flour coated deep fried yam) with you and I have more to share on this yam series.

Toast bread and breakfast are like 5&6. I've got this beautiful, pocket friendly and delicious breakfast recipe. It's a very simple but ultimate sauce which equally serves as a filling that can be added to your toast bread which gives you and loved ones an awesome breakfast.

Looking for an incredible way to make a twist of the popular dundun (fried yam). Then dundun oniyeri / yamarita is the dish meant for you. It is an egg-flour coated fried yam. (What a mouthful right??? 😂😂😂😂) Yamarita has gained popularity over the years approximately since the last decade. This cuisine is quite popular in southwestern, eastern and northern part of Nigeria and other parts of Africa.

This has to be the most aromatic tea you'll ever have. It has the Sweetness and aromatic fragrance coming from two essential ingredients. The combination of the two aromatic spices just soothes the entire infusion process makes the tea a long lasting feel of freshness.

I really can't be thankful enough for the growth and ability to think some of these recipes through. By the way, we've rebranded to TD's Kitchen but that doesn't stop the idea of the food and lifestyle platform you've known and always wanted. I tell you if you put your mind into it, then you can achieve it absolutely. Coconut Jollof Rice is one of the many rice recipes I'll be sharing with you this year.

It's a nice time of the year to go natural and take all these goodness into the body just to boost the immune system and indirectly detoxify. This is one of the five home remedies I'm going to be sharing with you. Ginger-Lime tea is an amazing tea you'll definitely want to try out during this harmattan. However, two things make this tea stand out; the residual heat of the Ginger ( Zingiber officinale ) and the tangy feel of the Lime ( Citrus aurantifolia ) it is beautiful absolutely.  Now, studies shows that ginger is a herb that can increase the production of saliva and it can help cure colds, fatigue, nausea, and the flu when used in tea or food as the case may be while, lime is rich in vitamin C and ascorbic acid. You absolutely need this during this season the combination is just incredible as it has a mild feel not so pungent but it's equally good for the body. INGREDIENTS (1-2 servings) Ginger Lime Grains of Selim Honey (optional) Water (2cups)