OLUCHI LLOYD BLOG
OLUCHI LLOYD BLOG
This is the first in my collection of recipes for lovers. Of course, we all know about Valentine ’s Day on the 14th February. My husband, though is Welsh and he celebrates the native Welsh saint of lovers, Saint Dwynwen’s day on the 25th of January. So we get two chances to celebrate. This first recipe is […]
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A spokesman for the Holy See confirmed Benedict died on Saturday morning, December 31, 2022. They said: “With sorrow I inform you that the Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI, passed away today at 9.34am in the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican. Further information will be provided as soon as possible.” The German-born spiritual leader —
The singer made headlines when he showcased Ifeoma as they marked their one-year anniversary. One half of the P Square musical duo, Paul Okoye, also known as Rudeboy, has shared more details about his marriage to his ex-wife Anita. You may remember that Anita and Okoye, had been married for eight years when the former
Four suspected internet fraudsters popularly known as Yahoo Boys were on Monday, December 26th arrested by men of Ogun state Police Command, for allegedly abducting their colleague over sharing of proceeds of their fraud business. According to a statement released by the spokesperson of the state police command, SP Abimbola Oyeyemi, the suspects identified as
marzipan-centre-bundt-cake.png This is a half-cake, half-stollen confection bursting with festive flavours, mixed spice, dried fruit and nuts that can be served and made as a last-minute Christmas bake that doesn’t need to mature. The bundt shape also makes it round, like a coin; so it can be served for good luck as a New Year
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German Marzipan Pigs The practice of giving marzipan pigs for good luck during the New Year is a tradition in both Germany and Switzerland. Here I present a recipe for making either traditional almond-based marzipan or walnut-based marzipan that is quick to make and which you can use to make your own marzipan pigs. Prep
The day Gulak was killed by this same apc gvt and hope uzodimma , the police claimed that his killers were neutralized. The media even reported it. Go through these screenshots. Today, you want to use it to blackmail Ipob!. Hope uzodimma is responsible for what happened to Gulak!
Pandemonium in Cross River State as car crashes claimed more than ten lives while many hospitalised during bikers parade in Calabar Carnival!
This is a South African recipe for a Christmas decoration/treat. The recipe is trivial, in a way, but these are so cute I just had to include them. Prep time 10 minutes/cook time 0 minutes/makes 18-20 Ingredients: 200ml (4/5 cup) whipped cream Punnet of strawberries Chocolate vermicelli Method: Hull the strawberries and cut their bottoms
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Mussels on the half shell are now available in South African supermarkets. This recipe turns these fairly cheap shellfish into a moreish New Year’s Eve (or any other party) nibble. Prep time 10 minutes/Cook time 40 minutes/Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 150g (1 1/2 cups) cornbread, crumbled 60ml (1/4 cup) extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling ¼ tsp of crushed
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Siberian Beef Dumplings Dumplings are another food often associated with prosperity and served around the New Year. Chinese dumplings are shaped like traditional purses, so it’s relatively easy to work out their association with wealth. These Russian (Siberian) dumplings are more shaped like coins, hence their association with the New Year. Prep time 25 minutes/Cook
Round confectionery such as bundt cakes, layer cakes, doughnuts, biscuits and cookies are believed to bring good luck on New Year. The key is the round shape, as they are believed to bring a full circle of luck in the New Year. These are really good and can be used as New Year gifts to
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Grilled Mackerel Two Ways Fish are also considered lucky, in Chinese culture at least, but they must be served whole, with the heads and tails still attached. This symbolizes prosperity, abundance and a fortunate year to come. Here I’m cooking braaied (barbecued) whole mackerel, with the first recipe for a Chinese-style of finishing the fish
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This is from the American South, where sweet or savoury cornbread is said to bring prosperity in the New Year (its golden hue literally refers to gold and other riches). This recipe is for a sweet breakfast cornbread, typically served with maple syrup. Prep time 5 minutes/Cook time 30 minutes/Serves 6 Ingredients: 270g (1 1/2 cups) yellow cornmeal
As we enter the New Year, I’m presenting a few recipes for foods that are deemed lucky. Today’s recipe is from Germany. Neujahrsbrezel is a large pretzel popular in the Rhineland and other areas in southwestern Germany and is typically served on New Year’s Day to symbolize good luck. Unlike traditional lye pretzels, no boiling
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Human rights lawyer, Cynthia Chisom Umezulike has earned her Doctorate Degree in Law (Ph.D), her fourth Law degree from Birkbeck, University of London. The daughter of the late Enugu State Chief Judge and Professor of Law, Justice Innocent Azubike Umezulike OFR already had a Bachelor’s in Law from the Igbinedion University Okada, Nigeria; a Master’s
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Nigerian music star, Davido, has unfollowed his friend and Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus, on Instagram. A check on Davido’s Instagram page on Tuesday, revealed that he’s no longer following the actress, who is a close friend of his. However, Badmus is still following Davido as of the time of filing this report. Davido had briefly
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neujahrsbrezel.png neujahrsbrezel-plaiting.png As we enter the New Year, I’m presenting a few recipes for foods that are deemed lucky. Today’s recipe is from Germany. Neujahrsbrezel is a large pretzel popular in the Rhineland and other areas in southwestern Germany and is typically served on New Year’s Day to symbolize good luck. Unlike traditional lye pretzels,
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Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has said the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, is the best person that can help deliver Nigeria from its challenges. Ortom spoke while commending Obi for visiting camps of the Internally Displaced Persons in the state on Christmas day. Speaking in Makurdi, the governor prayed that
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