OLUCHI LLOYD BLOG
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This is a modern twist on the traditional Christmas cake, with this bundt cake flavoured with cider and the Christmasy spice blend of mixed spice. Not traditional in any way, but still seasonal and really delicious. If you accompany with a salted caramel sauce, this also makes an excellent dessert and is ideal for those […]
Cider and Mixed Spice Bundt Cake Read More »
I really like pancakes, and they’re my ideal Lazy Sunday breakfast. This version is excellent as a kids’ treat for Christmas Morning breakfast. Prep time: 20 minutes/Cook time 20 minutes/Serves: 6 Ingredients:1 mug self-raising flour (200g/7oz)1 mug milk (300ml/1 1/4 cups)1 large egg3 oranges, zest finely grated (fruit cut into wedges to accompany the pancakes)½
Spiced Snowman Pankcakes Read More »
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says gunmen have attacked the residence of its Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Lokoja, Kogi State. The commission in a communique made available to Channels Television, said the attack happened around 3:30 am today, Friday, December 1, 2023. It noted that the armed men engaged security personnel in a
Gunmen Attack Kogi INEC-REC At His Residence In Lokoja. Read More »
Famous Nigerian singer and songwriter Teniola Apata better known as Teni in a recent statement blasts Nigerians who criticized her for accepting Davido as her elder brother despite they are age mates. This reaction from Teni comes after the interviewer asked the singer if she takes offense to an old video of the her with
I Like The Way Davido Calls Me His Younger Sister Despite We Are Age Mate – Teni. Read More »
The government understands the importance of playing IPOB into moving to another level unprepared. And IPOB leadership understands the game and tries to hinder it. Unfortunately, some people with zero knowledge of what is happening are seeing the fairy tales and lies being chanted by the agent provocateur in Finland as doing something. Why do
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, inspected the ongoing reconstruction work on the Enugu UmuahiaAba-Port Harcourt Expressway. Governor Otti, accompanied by some members of the Abia State Executive Council, including the commissioner for Works, Engr Otumchere Oti, started the tour from the border side at the Rivers State end, down
Otti Takes Inspection Tour Of Aba-port Harcourt Expressway Reconstruction. Read More »
The Wedding between Mr Isreal Kennedy and Miss Rose scheduled to hold today Sunday 26th November 2023 at Assemblies of God Church No 15B Ikot Ekpene road Aba in Abia State was cancelled by the Church board after finding out that the bride to be was already Pregnant. Assemblies Of God as a foremost Pentecostal
Church Cancels Wedding after discovering that Bride to be was already Pregnant in Aba. Read More »
Nigerian singer, Davido made waves online as he warned against making unnecessary statements amidst the ongoing word exchange between his logistics manager, Israel DMW, and his estranged wife, Sheila. Israel DMW had posted on his media page, detailing the ordeal faced in his marriage with his wife, Sheila. Israel made lengthy statements, calling his estranged
Terrorists operating in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State on Friday abducted more than 100 residents in separate but coordinated attacks in several villages over the failure of the villagers to pay a N110 million protection levy. The terrorists that carried out the attack are believed to be loyal to a terror kingpin, Damina,
Bandits Detain 100 Zamfara Residents For Failing To Pay ₦110M Protection Tax. Read More »
Chairman of the Nigerian Psychological Association (NPA) in Benue State, Dr Iorlumun Shimakaa, has expressed concern that many Nigerians are not mentally stable. Shimakaa made the remark at a two-day capacity building training on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support organised by the NPA in collaboration the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Benue State Ministry
Economy: Many Nigerians Now Mentally Unstable – Psychologist. Read More »
Nigerian Singer, Kcee, Reportedly Gifts Ojazzy Igbonile Brand New Lexus After Signing Him To Five Star Music
President Tinubu, along with other All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders, has agreed to invoke the doctrine of necessity to appoint embattled Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa as acting governor, effectively resolving the five-month-long crisis in the state. The decision was reached during a closed-door meeting held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Friday. The meeting
Tinubu Approves Akeredolu’s Removal, Declaration of Deputy as Ondo Acting Governor. Read More »
Biscotti are traditional Italian twice-cooked biscuits. They are ideal with a glass of sweet wine or a glass of mulled wine or cider. That’s why I think they’re a real Christmas classic. Prep time 20 minutes/Cook time 20 minutes/Serves: 4 Ingredients:250g (9oz) plain flour250g (9oz) caster sugar1½ tsp baking powder3 medium eggs, lightly beaten250g (9oz)
Dark cherry and hazelnut biscotti Read More »
A cross between mince pies and Bakewell tarts these mini pies have a mincemeat base, a frangipane filling and are finished with white icing (frosting) and a glacé cherry. Prep time: 130 minutes/Cook time: 20 minutes/Makes: 22 Ingredients:For the pastry:150g (5½oz) plain flour, plus extra for rolling out25g (1oz) caster sugarpinch of salt75g (2½oz) unsalted
Iced Frangipane Mince Pies Read More »
This is a traditional Spanish recipe for a Christmas Eve dish, but it works just as well for a non-turkey Christmas day dish. Just add an extra partridge for every two additional people you have. The re-legged partridge is the native partridge of Iberia, as opposed to the grey or English partridge. It would be
Christmas Partridge Read More »
leftover-turkey-cheese-potato-pithivier.png A pithivier is a domed puff-pastry pie as a Christmas centrepiece. With a crumbly pastry exterior and packed filling oozing with gooey comté, it’s a wow dish and a great way of using up your Christmas or Thanksgiving leftovers. Prep tie: 45 minutes/Cook time: 35 minutes/Serves: 8 Ingredients:800g floury potatoes (such as Maris Piper),
Leftover Turkey, Cheese and Potato Pithivier Read More »
This dish is loosely based on a Breton fish dish and can be served either as a festive starter or as a vegetarian centrepiece on the Christmas or Thanksgiving table. It’s prepared and sliced like a terrine. This works very well by itself, but also makes a great accompaniment to roast turkey or duck Prep
Caramelised Onion and Squash Baked Ricotta Read More »
For my husband, Christmas isn’t really Christmas without spicy braised red cabbage served as an accompaniment. He likes this recipe as you can make ahead and re-heat on the day (indeed the flavours are even better when re-heated). I admit that I wasn’t really a big fan of red cabbage when I first had it,
Braised Red Cabbage Read More »
This is an alternate Christmas dessert from South Africa, using the famous South African cream liqueur, Amarula. It would also work just as well with Irish Cream, Eggnog or Advocaat. Even better, it’s a no-bake tart on a biscuit (cookie) base. Prep time: 20 minutes/Cook time: 10 minutes/Serves: 8 Ingredients:For the base:150g butter, melted (plus
No-bake Amarula and White Chocolate Tart Read More »
This is my husband’s twist on sausage rolls and they make excellent finger food and can be used for St Andrew’s day, Christmas, New Year and Burns Night. Prep time: 40 minutes/Cook time: 20 minutes/Makes: 20 Ingredients250g haggis, skin removed and crumbled150g sausage meata few shakes of Tabasco or other hot pepper sauce1 bunch fresh
Haggis and Mustard Bites Read More »
