Black Sesame Seed Puff Puff
Because beniseed [sesame] seeds have their DNA and birthplace in Africa so really this is a happy marriage, a homecoming …
The Joy of Double Yolk Eggs
I’ve found many double yolk eggs (double-yoked?) in my life, by accident, not on purpose, living in Nigeria, The UK, …
Unique Nigerian Fruits – Cola Ledpidota
When I first moved back to Nigeria, I came across this rainy season fruit…and no one could tell me its …
Bergamot Fruit – an exploration
I love exploring citrus, especially new-to-me ones. My approach is do as much with them as I can to help …
Cranberry Relish
This warmly spiced cranberry-orange-Cointreau relish is one of my favorite things to make. It brings out the fresh side of …
Cranberry-Pineapple-Jalapeno Hot Sauce
I love hot sauces, and fridge cleanouts, and experimenting – welcome my Cranberry-Pineapple-Jalapeno Hot Sauce! I love the ease and …
Hazelnut-Chocolate-Maple-Brown Butter Shortbreads
I love shortbread cookies – the crisp, crumbly texture is perfect accompanied by hot drinks. So say I but these …
Lady Grey & Candied Bergamot Shortbread Cookies
I’ve been dreaming about Lady Grey – Candied Bergamot cookies, as well as a plain bergamot ones. Shortbread is my go to, and this …
Reflections – Kitchen Butterfly in the Library of Congress’s Web Archive
In 2021, I received an email from the Library of Congress, about including a web link of Kitchen Butterfly to …
In Season: Spiced Boiled Groundnuts
These don’t need no introduction or explanation. Just think boiled groundnuts gone spiced. Take fresh groundnuts, in season – add …
Sheet Tray Christmas Cake
This is my regular fruitcake mix. The only things I did differently this year? Use some El Dorado Rum, and …
From Chop Chop Cookbook – Mixed Spice Recipe
Have you ever come across Mixed Spice? It is the British equivalent of a warming spice blend, like American Pumpkin …
Icelandic Ástarpungar, Take #1
This past summer, we went to Iceland for a short holiday, on our way home to Canada, from Brussels. I …
Homemade Cardamom Extract and more
I love cardamom – white, green, black! And I love making extracts – case in point, la extrait de vanille! …
The Savory side of Vanilla
This post is a slight update to one I wrote in 2009! We know vanilla, the sweet, but what about …
Kola Nut Liqueur
I’m not a huge alcohol drinker – I prefer to eat my booze than drink it 🙂 but I love …
Abiola’s Basmati Jollof Rice
I’m a dab hand at Jollof – she laughs in red and spice. Well, I’ve finally gotten things down to …
On Orange Pekoe Tea
The first time I saw orange pekoe tea on a diner menu, in Canada, I was so excited. I hadn’t …
