As a Naija girl, I’ve grown up eating jollof rice on an almost every occasion. Party food, lunch, comfort food. You name it. The dish has contested origins, but is eaten in various West African nations, such as Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Togo, Liberia, Niger, Mali, Ivory Coast, Cameroon and DR Congo. There’s…
24 hours in Brussels: Street Art, Vintage shopping and Parliament
Join me for a day trip to the Belgian Capital!
Travel highlights #Top42018
As 2018 draws to a close, I look at some of my top 4s for travel in 2018. This year was a good year for travel, as I was luckily able to visit 3 foreign countries, totalling up to 7 different cities. I lived in Montreal until May and visited Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto and…
Mushroom and ham breakfast muffins
I tried these savoury breakfast muffins last weekend, inspired by The Hummingbird Bakery ham and mushroom muffin recipe. These muffins are great for a lazy Sunday brunch or an on-the-run weekday breakfast. Ingredients 1 tbsp oil 1/2 an onion, chopped finely 80g mushrooms, chopped 360g plain flour 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 250g grated Leicester…
48 hours of solo travel in Toronto
I have been trying to take advantage of the opportunity to travel while studying abroad in Montreal and decided to spend two days in Toronto for my first ever solo trip. While it was not as adventurous as interrailing through Europe or hiking through South-east Asia, it was still a liberating experience to be able…
My 2017 in food
2017 as been a whirlwind of a year. The year that brought us charcoal, unicorn foods and clean eating. This year I’ve enjoyed some old favourites, as well as discovering a few new ones. Here’s a reflection on my 2017, in food… London dining I study in London, where there is an infinite number of…
Carnival Dancer cookies
Carnival cookies inspired by Notting Hill Carnival
Coconut and cinnamon cookies
These cookies are a great spontaneous bake. Soft on the inside, they’re perfect with a cup of tea or a midnight snack. Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups plain flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 3/4 cups soft brown sugar 1/4 cup caster sugar 1 large egg 1tsp…
48hrs in Amsterdam
Last month, I decided to visit the Dutch capital for 2 days, for some relaxed sight-seeing before going back to university. Although it’s a city synonymous with partying, there was much to do and see, beyond the Red Light District. In this post, I describe some highlights and tips from the ‘Venice of the North’….
Summer BBQ burgers
With the world cup in full swing and the sun shining in the UK (for once), it’s the perfect time for a BBQ, which would of course be incomplete without burgers. I decided to try my hand at making my own. This recipe was quick, easy and packed with flavour. Ingredients (makes 6) 1…
What to eat in 24hrs: Montreal
My exchange year in Montreal has come to an end! There were loads of great places to eat in the city, and Over the 8 months I was there I found some new favourites. I’ve picked a few of them here to summarise what I would eat in 24 hours in Montreal. Breakfast Bagels from…
The Spice is Right 