A mortar and pestle in my way of thinking is probably one of the most important kitchen appliance in a Togolese kitchen. It is used …
Cooking in Africa- Using a mortar and pestle
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Plantain Chips
Last week, I showed you how to make fried plantains and showed a picture of plantain chips. This week I will show you how to …
Strawberry Huller
The strawberry huller is a great little gadget to have if you love strawberries. It removes the bitter white core and green leaves from from …
Keeping your Kids Safe While Trick-or-Treating
We all love to take our kids out to “Trick-or-Treat” right? They are so excited and ready to run, and well, for me that leads …
How to Keep Jack O’Lanterns Fresh
Halloween is almost upon us, and many of us will be carving Jack O’Lanterns this weekend in preparation for Halloween Festivities. My family and I …
Spooktacular Halloween Treats!
Halloween is near and have we got some Halloween treats for you! We recently held a Halloween Linky Party at Foodie Friends Friday and we …
Pizza Pumpkins
These cute pumpkins are super easy to make. Mine have a pizza filling, but I can think up endless variations (just cheese, chili cheese, chocolate, …
Halloween Pumpkin Decorating Ideas
Halloween is just around the corner, and if you’re looking for some fun ideas for decorating pumpkins, then look no further than Pinterest! There are …
An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away! 7 Days of Apple Recipes
Apple season is here and we do love our Apple recipes. Why do we love our Apple recipes? Not only is it a delicous …
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Quinoa Breakfast Cookies
I know what you are thinking! “Really, Robyn! Cookies for breakfast! Are you crazy!” I may very well be crazy, but this recipe makes for …
Plantains
This fruit is frequently used as a vegetable and a side dish. They can be used at any stage of ripeness, depending on what you …
Cooking in Africa
After I was married in Togo, West Africa, I had the opportunity to do most of my own cooking and also watch my in-laws cook. …
To Weigh or to Measure? The Kitchen Scale
If you have been around the foodie world awhile you have probably heard at least one person say that you should weight your ingredients with …
Orange You Glad For Beta-Carotene
Orange You Glad For Beta-Carotene By Cindy Kerschner Everyone recognizes pumpkins, butternut squash and carrots as great vegetable sources for Beta-Carotene by their bright orange …
Baked Cinnamon and Brown Sugar Acorn Squash
I love all types of squash, so when October rolls around I start thinking about baking squash. I especially love acorn squash because it is …
Why You Shouldn’t Eat Wheat
There is a lot of contraindicating information when it comes to eating wheat. Many diets and doctors claim it is the key to a successful …
Apple Bundles…
This is the PERFECT time of year for me! I love the crisp, cooler temperatures and the beautiful colors of fall. And I really love …
Pumpkin Carving Ideas and Stencils
Halloween is almost here, and if your kids are like mine, you house has been decorated for weeks and they have been begging to get …
Meatless Monday Vegan Cheesy Potato Crusted Portabella Steaks
Meatless Mondays are becoming quite the fad. But what do you cook other than a plate of noodles? Well, going meatless doesn’t have to be …
Homemade Deodorizing Air Freshener: Cheap and Easy to Make!
I originally saw this idea at The Burlap Bag and just knew I had to give it a try! The first place it is going is in our …
