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BENEFITS OF AFRICAN PEAR (DACRYODES EDULIS)

These past years have recorded human beings acquisition of tremendous knowledge regarding what to eat and what not to eat, the use of plants,  herbs and fruits around us for both consumption and medicinal purposes.Honestly, my lifetime memoirs wouldn't be complete without mentioning about this one "buttery" staple seasonal fruit - ube. I started eating the African pear since I was young and I've a

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BENEFITS OF CANARIUM SCHWEINFURTHII (AFRICAN ELEMI)

Complementary medicine has become a mainstay in today's health care system and many people are continuously relying on herbal plants and fruits to accomplish their elementary health care needs. Canarium schweinfurthii Engl., which is popularly known as African elemi, canarium, ube osa, mpafu, kenari or mbani is such a tropical tree that is highly beneficial to human beings. African elemi is a smal

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12 OUTSTANDING BENEFITS OF PASSION FRUIT

Passion fruit is a berry type of fruit that is borne on vines. This distinctive fruit contains numerous seeds that are encompassed by aromatic gelatinous juicy pulp. Its unique aroma is due to the numerous volatile compounds that degenerate with an increasing temperature. The passion fruit can either be yellowish or purple in colour. Here are some important reasons why this fruit is highly essential to us.

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SWEET CORN WITH AFRICAN PEAR (OKA NA UBE)

When you think of a perfect way of pairing your sweet corn, then think of this recipe because corn with African pear (oka na ube) dish is a special delicacy you can't just afford to miss.

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WHY YOU ARE DOOMED WITHOUT AVOCADO

Hass Avocado Are you concerned about your health status? Have you ever considered changing your diet for an healthier option? Are you considering including more fruits and vegetables in your diet as recommended by World Health Organisation? Whichever category you fall into, I urge you to take your time and read through this article as I unravel some reasons why you are doomed without avocado. Li

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Crock-Pot Lunch Warmer

Crock-Pot CSC019 Lunch Warmer 600ml, Grey & Yellow 600ml capacity perfect for 1 person Travel secure lid and carry handle Plug in once you get to work and by lunchtime your warm lunch is ready Reheat your lunch in 2-3 hours Removable dishwasher-safe pot and detachable plug

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AMAZING BENEFITS OF THE ACAI BERRY

Scientific studies reveal that the consumption of certain foods such as berries can offer cellular protection, immunity and overall health-promoting benefits on our bodies. Did you know that the consumption of the berry fruit has been widely recognised to be highly beneficial to human health?

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JOLLOF EGG NOODLES

Capture the amazing beauty of a sunny afternoon with a plate of delectable jollof egg noodles. With the luscious addition of some sweet peppers, fresh chives, black peppercorn, onions and a little bit of spices, this egg noodle dish cooked up really well for a delicious lunch.

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BLACK BEANS AND YAM (AKIDI)

Special info for you on a special day!!! Black beans and yam is a special dish you definitely need on a special day like this. And if you enjoy preparing your own meals, which I presume is the reason you are reading this post, then this recipe is a WIN WIN for you.

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SWEET CORNS & BUTTERFRUITS

I was so elated when I visited an Asian shop last week and saw some butterfruits displayed for sale. Butterfruit is also known as African pear and it is scientifically referred to as Dacryodes edulis. Butterfruit is one distinctive fruit that is highly nutritious and packed with fatty acids and triglycerides.While I was still busy pricing the butterfruits, two other customers came into the shop an

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BENEFITS OF PEANUTS (ARACHIS HYPOGAEA)

Peanuts botanically known as Arachis hypogaea belongs to the species of legume of the Fabaceae family (Feng et., al 2012). It is an annual plant growing approximately 30 to 50 cm tall which originated from Paraguay. They are known with other names such as ground nuts, monkey nuts or pygmy nuts.According to the Peanut Institute, peanuts are rich sources of vitamin E, niacin, copper, phosphorus magn

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YAY! UNBOXING CANON EOS 6D

 [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QO9PNYEgs1U[/embed]I can now confidently say that I am amazingly excited that I will henceforth be using Canon EOS 6D for my food photography. I just unboxed the Canon EOS 6D Camera and I am ecstatic.Ooh la la I am mmmmmm................. as in seriously dancing!Ask me why?Well, because I am finally unboxing my Canon EOS 6d. Yes, Yes, Yes!Sorry that I a

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28 INCREDIBLE BENEFITS OF THE BAMBOO PLANT

Bamboo Trees Every country has had at one time in its history a type of highly valued plant! Interestingly, certain plants can be utilised as both food, herbal medicines or for other essential purposes. As a result, it is always good to identify everything we can benefit from these nature's gifts to us.So if you are still on this page, you are probably keen to understand some important facts abo

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17 APPARENT REASONS YOU NEED PAPAYA (PAWPAW)

Carica Papaya Medicinal plants are highly important for the overall well-being of everybody owing to the numerous beneficial attributes derived from them. The amazing benefits of these plants are greatly dependent on the valuable chemical substances that offer countless essential physiological support to our body. Some of these key chemical compounds present in such medicinal plants include; phe

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Cured Beef & Avocado Toast Lunch

There's definitely nothing better than a refreshing lunch after a busy morning. This week, I bought some air-dried wafer thin beef. I first tried this when I lived in Italy. Typically served with plenty of lemon juice, it was the simplicity of the dish that was inspirational!

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Arroz Amarillo Yellow Rice

Arroz Amarillo yellow rice is a special rice dish, notable for it's characteristic yellow color. It is easy to prepare and super delicious. Garnishing this rice dish with some fried chicken is just a perfect combination.

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OVEN ROASTED CHICKEN

Give yourself a special treat with some delicious oven roasted chicken for your delight. It makes a perfect lunch or dinner! It is super delicious and easy to prepare, just give it a try!

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ELECTRIC FOOD WARMER

The VonShef Electric Food Warmer consists of the following: 1.5 Litre Capacity Lunch Box 2 Heated Compartments Separate Removable Container Compact, Lightweight Design Heat Resistant Carry Handle

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GRILLED CHICKEN, VEGETABLES WITH RICE

Grilled chicken, vegetables with rice dish is very easy to prepare . Just season the chicken, place on the grill and serve garnished with assorted vegetables of choice. It is also optional to use a left over rice to complete the dish.

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Italian Vegetable Orzo Rice

Spiced up with curry for a beautiful look and stir fried with assorted vegetables, this Italian vegetable orzo rice dish is a perfect dish for the festive period.

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