Cladora's Recipes

How to make Strawberry Pie.

2016-04-22T13:46:00.001-07:00

Ingredients:

2 (9 inch) unbaked pie crusts

1 -1 1/4 cups of sugar[depending on how sweet you want the pie]
1/3 cup of corn flour
1tsp ground cinnamon
4 cups fresh strawberries-chopped in chunks
- 1 tbsp butter/margarine.
- Method:
- 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place one of the crusts in a 9 inch pie plate.
  2. Mix the rest of the ingredients together. Pour filling into pastry lined in the pie plate. Dot the mixture with the butter. Cover with the remaining crust, and cut a slit[s] on it. Seal and press down the edges with fork or finger. Give it a quick egg wash.
  3. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes , or until the crust is golden browned.
  5. Enjoy!

Perfect Flaky Pie crust Recipe

2016-04-22T13:14:00.000-07:00

Found this lovely recipe on Robin Hood baking Centre, tried it out and it was amazing. Though i changed a few thing in it to suit my need. Give it a try you will love it.

Perfect Flaky Pie crust Recipe

Ingredients:
2 cups of all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter or margarine, well-chilled
4-8 tbsp ice cold water

Method:

In a large bowl, mix flour and salt.
Cut chilled butter into tiny cubes. Work in cubes into flour mixture, using a fork or blender, until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually Sprinkle ice cold water over the flour mixture, 1 tbsp at a time. Using fork, stir to distribute moisture evenly into flour. Continue adding more water, until dough is able to hold together when pressed.

Chicken pot pie recipe

Divide dough in two balls, Using rolling pin, flatten balls into 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick round. Wrap dough in plastic wrap. Chill for at least 1 hour or up to 1 day to set.
Roll dough on a lightly floured work surface to a circle 2-inches wider than pie plate for the bottom crust. Transfer dough to pie plate by gently lifting the dough from edges into the plate.
"Fill unbaked pie crust according to recipe directions". Roll out the remaining dough in the same manner, then 'transfer dough carefully onto filled pie. Trim edges of dough leaving a 3/4-inch (2 cm) overhang. Fold top edge under bottom crust. Press edges together with finger or fork to seal and flute as desired. Cut slits in top crust or prick with fork to vent steam. Bake according to specific recipe directions'.

How to make Garlic Bread| Cibatta Recipe Video

2016-03-05T19:59:00.001-08:00

Ingredients:
2-3 cibatta bread or any bread of choice.
2tbsp salted butter
1 garlic clove-minced

Method:
Mix the butter and garlic, set aside. Cut the bread in half. Apply a generous amount of the garlic mixture on the bread slices. Sprinkle with tiny amount of chopped parsley. Bake at 350degrees C for 10-15mins or until golden brown.

Serve with any meal of your choice....Enjoy

Check out my other recipes videos:

Grilled Cheese sandwich:

Healthy Smoothie Recipe:

How to prepare aluminum foil bag for moi moi :

How to : Fried fish recipe| Deep fried salmon

How to cook Nigerian [Steamed] Stew| No frying involved. Perfect for those cutting down on fat...........

2016-03-05T19:42:00.001-08:00

Ingredients:
1cup of medium sized tomato paste[395ml]
1 medium sized onion
1/4cup of olive oil
salt to taste
2 large bouillons
1tsp bouillon powder
1/4tsp rosemary leaves[dried]
1heaped tsp hot pepper[optional]
1/tsp curry

Method:
Blend the Tatashi/red pepper with the onion and pour into the clean pot. Using a tea spoon, add the tomato paste on the tatashi mixture but do not stir or mix. Cover the pot and allow to boil. Boil until the water is gone. Then add the bouillon, and the dried pepper and stir to mix.
Meanwhile while the tatashi and onion mixture was on the fire, process the meat and season with the ingredients; curry, rosemary leaves, salt,......... set aside.

After the water in the pot is almost gone. Add the chicken and pour the 1/4cups of oil over it and stir to mix. Cover the pot and Lower the heat. Cook until the chicken begins to produce its water. stir from time to time. Add about 1 1/2 cup of water, stir and cover the pot and cook at low heat. Stirring from time to time to avoid burning. Cook until films of oil begins to appear on top of the stew, by now the sour taste of the tomato is completely gone. You can continue cooking until the stew thickens to your taste. Then go ahead and serve with rice or any food of choice.

See some of my other recipes videos...............
How to make Grilled cheese sandwich:

Healthy Smoothie Recipe:

Fried Fish Recipe| Deep Fried Salmon-Modified :

How to prepare aluminum foil bag for moimoi :

How to make Garlic Bread| Cibatta recipe video

Lemon Poppy seed cake

2015-08-23T19:28:00.001-07:00

This is one of the desert recipes that I love so much. It is easy to make. Very good for Friday night guilty pleasure. Give it a try and you will fall in love with the recipe :o). The recipe in the video is also a very good one.

Ingredients:
1 cup of all purpose flour
1cup yogurt(lemon flavor)
1/4cup of white sugar
1/2tsp baking soda
1tspbaking powder
1/4tsp salt
1/2tbsp poppy seeds
1/4cup of homo milk
4 egg yolks
1/4 cup of unsalted butter
1tbsp finely grated fresh lemon zest

For topping:
3/4cup of granulated sugar
3/4cup of fresh lemon juice

Method:
Mix all the dry ingredients(except the lemon zest) together, set aside. Also mix the wet ingredients( including the lemon zest) in a sizeable bowl. Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ones, and mix until just combined.

Check out my gluten free bread recipe here

Pour the barter into a greased rectangular baking pan(bread pan). Bake for 25mins at 350degrees F or until a tooth pick appears clean after inserting in the center of the loaf. Set the cake aside to cool over a flat surface or cookie rack.

While the cake is cooling down, make the syrup. Pour the lemon juice and the remaining sugar into a clean pot, bring to boil. Stir until the sugar is completely melted.

Click to see :Fluffy vanilla pancakes

Poke some holes on the cake using a tester or a small knife. Scoop some of the syrup over the cake making sure that some of it goes into it through the holes. Make sure to coat all sides of the cake with the syrup. Allow to cool completely, if possible, cool in the fridge for about a day before serving.

Enjoy!

How to make Yummy Potato wedges: Recipe

2015-07-31T22:50:00.002-07:00

Love this recipe. I came up with it after eating a store bought wedges, it tasted so good. So, I decided to experiment to see if I can get the same taste, guess what? I did. However, my method is a little off the regular way of preparing potato wedges at home. It is completely lactose-free, soy, egg, and gluten free. Its very easy to make. Just follow the recipe you will love it.

Yummy Potato wedges recipe

Ingredients:
8 medium rosette potatoes,
11/2tsp of Knorr chicken Seasoning powder
a pinch of salt
1/4 cup of rice flour or gluten free flour
3 tbsp. of olive oil or cholesterol free oil
a brush

Method:
Scrub the potatoes, and cut into 8 wedges each. Sprinkle the salt and the Knorr over the potatoes and toss. In a large freezer bag pour the flour followed by the potatoes mixture and toss to coat.

Spray some oil on a baking pan, spread the wedges. Preheat the oven to 350degrees F, place the potato in the center rack, and bake for the first 10mins. Remove the pan from the oven, dab the top of the wedges with some oil using the brush. Place back into the oven and bake for another 25 or 30 mins, or until it can easily be pierced with a fork. Remove from oven allow to cool a little before serving.

Potato wedges goes well with salad and a grilled chicken. Or serve as you desire.

Yummy Potato wedges recipe

Enjoy:)

Gluten-free chocolate chips cookie

2015-07-22T20:26:00.001-07:00

Gluten-free chocolate chips cookie

I can now bake a gluten-free cookie without tears or frustration, thanks to the recipe I found on "Very Best Baking by Nestle", However, I changed and added one or two things to suit my needs. The original recipe used rice flour instead of the gluten-free all purpose flour that I used.

Click to see my Whole wheat chocolate cookie

Ingredients:
1 1/2cups gluten-free all purpose flour
1/2tsp baking powder
1/4cup of butter at room temperature
1/2tsp salt
2 large eggs
1/2cup granulated sugar
1/3cup packed brown sugar
1/2tsp cinnamon
1/2tsp pure vanilla extract
1cup semi sweet chocolate chips
(1/3cup of unsweetened applesauce if needed)

Check out my multigrain chocolate cookie here:

Method:
Cream the butter, and the 2 sugars until fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time and continue beating, followed by the vanilla, in a sizeable bowl. Set aside. Mix the flour, the baking powder, salt, cinnamon and the chocolate chips. Carefully stir in the dry mixture, using a spatula. Stir until well mixed.(add about 1/3cup of unsweetened applesauce if needed Refrigerate for about 45mins -1hr.

Using a teaspoon, scoop the barter into a greased oven pan. Leave enough space for it to rise.

Bake in the for about 10mins or till golden brown at 350degrees F. Allow to cool before storage.

Enjoy!

Multi-grain Chocolate chips cookie

2015-07-22T18:57:00.001-07:00

If you have been following or reading my blogs, you would have noticed that I love mesmerizing my taste buds with flavors. I enjoy experimenting with flavors and switching things around to create new flavor or new taste. So, below is my latest version of chocolate chips cookie. I switched thing around to create this recipe. The original recipe I used came from allrecipe.com.

Check out my whole wheat chocolate cookie here.

Multi-grain Chocolate chips cookie

Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter @ room temperature

1/2 cup white sugar

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1large egg

1tsp vanilla extract

1/2tsp ground cinnamon

1 1/2cups all-purpose flour ( I used multi-grain bread flour instead)

1/2tsp baking soda

1/4tsp salt

1cup semisweet chocolate chips

Method:

Using a hand mixer, in a sizeable bowl cream the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until a little fluffy. Add the egg, the vanilla and baking soda. Mix all the other (dry) ingredient in a smaller bowl. Using a spatula, carefully add the dry ingredients into the wet ones. Stir to mix( remember not to stir for too long). Use a teaspoon to scoop the barter onto a greased oven pan. Leave enough space for the barter to rise and expand.

Multi-grain Chocolate chips cookie

Pre heat the oven to 350dregree F, bake for about 10mins or until it turns golden brown. Remove from the oven allow to cool before storage.

Enjoy!

Perfect banana bread recipe

2015-07-13T00:02:00.001-07:00

I have been trying out lots of recipes, and thought I should share some of them for the benefit of those that might need one. This banana bread recipe is really good and easy to make. You can switch thing around if you wish to match your taste.

Perfect banana bread recipe

Ingredients:

3 very ripe bananas, mashed

1 1/2 cups of multi-grain all-purpose flour

1/3 cup olive oil

3/4 cup of sugar

1 egg, beaten

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon baking soda

Pinch of salt

Method:

Add the mashed banana into a sizeable bowl, and add the rest of the liquid ingredients, whisk to mix, and set aside. In a separate bowl, combine all the dry ingredient and gradually add into the wet ingredients, whisk as you add. Mix until well combined but be careful not to over mix.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), pour the batter into a greased baking pan. Bake for about 50mins or until the tester comes out clean.

Allow to cool before serving.

Enjoy!

Check out my gluten-free banana bread recipe here

Adapted from Simlelyrecipes.com

How to make Gluten-free bread.

2015-07-12T22:46:00.001-07:00

Sometimes, making a gluten-free bread at home can present lots of challenges, and ultimately frustration-yours truly have had my own share of the frustration. I have tried lots of recipes since the gluten-free breads I found in the store will either contain soy, egg white or other things that my kid reacts to. Recently, I came across this particular recipe on " One good thing By Jillee" and decided to give it a try.

Gluten-free bread recipe.

However, I changed somethings to suit my needs. You can find the original recipe right here. Below is what I came up with after switching things around. It is milk-free, egg white-free and soy-free.

Gluten-free bread recipe.

Ingredients:

2 cups of gluten-free all-purpose flour( I used president's choice brand)
1 tbsp gluten-free egg replacer,
1 tsp salt
4 egg yolks or (2 whole eggs if you like)
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
3 tbsp olive oil
1/3 cup honey
1 small sachet of active dry yeast( about 2 1/2tsp yeast)
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup of warm water
1 tsp sugar

Method:
The first thing is to add the yeast in the warm water, add the sugar, and stir to mix, set aside. Mix all the remaining dry ingredients ,including the raisins, together in a bowl, set aside. Using a hand mixer (I used the hook for bread-dough maker) mix the rest of the wet ingredients except the yeast mixture on low speed, for about 30secs. Then gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until well blended.

See my perfect banana bread here.

Add the yeast mixture and mix at low speed until well combined. Then increase the speed to high and mix for about 5mins. At this stage, the batter will be soft and look like a cake mix.

Transfer the mixture into a greased bread pan. Set aside in a warm place, allow it to rise till it doubles in size( approximately 1hr).

Bake at 350 degrees F for about 40-45mins or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 10mins, before transferring to a flat surface to cool. Slice as you which before refrigerating. Serve as desired:)

Gluten-free bread recipe.

Enjoy!

Adapted from "One good thing By Jillee"

Best gluten-free banana bread recipe

2015-07-12T19:12:00.004-07:00

If you are like me that have to switch from making one meal at a time for my family to making 2 different meals each time, you will understand how difficult it is to have a child that has some certain allergies. One of kids has been off gluten for more than 2yrs now. I can tell you for sure that it has been so difficult finding good meals that can satisfy his needs. I have tried some recipes but they were not good enough.

Best gluten-free banana bread recipe

So, one day I stumbled on this website called "Taste of home" and decided to try out their gluten-free banana bread. OMG, the banana bread came out way better than the regular banana bread I used to make. It was so moist, and tasty. I had to stick to the recipe for my kid's gluten-free banana bread.

I decided to post the recipe for the benefit of those that are struggling like I do, to make good gluten-free banana bread. However, I made a little changes to suit my little guys diet. You can see the original recipe here

Here is the recipe I came up with after the changes I made in the original one;

Ingredients:
2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

5 egg yolks

3 medium mashed ripe bananas

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

1/3 cup olive oil

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup chopped dehydrated apricot.

Method:

Mix the flour, apricot, baking soda and salt in a sizeable bowl, set aside. In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks, bananas, sugar, applesauce, olive oil and vanilla. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ones, stir with a spatula as you add. Stir until it mixes well. Remember not to over mix:).

Best gluten-free banana bread recipe

Pour the mixture into a greased 8-in. x 4-inch loaf pan. "Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean." Allow to cool before serving. Try serving it with a cool lemonade, the combination is heavenly :o)

Enjoy!

Adapted from TasteofHome.com

How to make Homemade Lemonade: Recipe

2015-07-11T16:56:00.002-07:00

Homemade lemonade can be fun for everyone, especially when you involve your children in the making of the drink. Below is the ingredients I use in making my kids favorite lemonade.

Ingredients:
3/4cups of fresh lemon juice( with a little bit of the pulp)
1 levelled cup of sugar
4cups of water

Method:

In a small pot, combine sugar and 1 cup of water. Bring to boil, stir to dissolve sugar while boiling. Set aside to cool, before you refrigerate.
Add the lemon juice, the syrup, and the rest of the water. Shake or stir to mix
Then cover and refrigerate until chilled.

Can be used to serve any meal or snack
Enjoy!

Superb Biscuit recipe.

2015-03-22T23:16:00.003-07:00

I got the original recipe from allrecipes.ca and decided to try it out. I loved it, so much. though I changed some things to suit my taste. So I thought I should post for you guys to use.

Ingredients:
2cups of all purpose flour
1tbsp baking powder
1/2tsp salt
1tbsp sugar
1/3 cup salted margarine
1cup of milk or water

Method:
Mix all the dry ingredients in a sizeable bowl, use a fork to mix the butter until it looks crumby. Gradually add the milk or water until the dough forms.

Place the dough on an oiled work surface, lightly knead to flatten the dough to about 1inch thick.

Use either a cookie cutter or a water/ juice glass like in the picture below to cut the biscuit. Continue the step until the dough is finished.

Place the biscuits on a baking tray lined with greased aluminium foil or an oiled cookie sheet.

Bake at 350degrees C for 13-15mins or till golden brown.

Serve warm or cold, with butter, jam, or mayonnaise. It goes well with chicken, salad and fruits as
a main dish or can be paired with another dish.

ENJOY!

Fluffy Vanilla Pancakes

2015-03-11T17:41:00.002-07:00

Ingredients:
11/4cups of unbleached all purpose flour
21/2tbsp granulated sugar
2eggs
11/3cups of 1% partially skimmed milk
1tsp pure vanilla flavor
2 tbsp. vinegar
1/2tsp salt
3tbsp olive oil
2tsp baking powder
1 Extra teaspoon olive oil( for frying)

Method:

Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl, set a side. Whisk all the liquid ingredients except the extra oil, and add to the dry ones. Whisk everything together until there are no lumps in the barter. Set a side for about 5mins. Apply the extra oil on the frying pan, allow the pan to warm up on a medium heat. Then pour about 1/4 of a cup of the mixture to the frying pan. Allow it to fry until the top becomes bubbly, flip it over and fry the other side until golden brown. Do the same for the rest of the barter.

Top with any fruit of your choice and, or syrup.

Enjoy!

How to fry Ripe Plantain

2015-03-11T14:06:00.000-07:00

Fried Plantain Served with scrambled eggs.

Plantain is a" crop from the genus Musa", with edible fruits often used for cooking. Though it has the same shape and looks similar to banana, it is a little different from banana which is sweeter and softer when ripe. If you want to use plantain as a side dish, you need to allow it to almost overripe and become very soft, to increase the sweetness. But if you plan to use it as main dish or if you are not a big fan of sweet foods, you can either boil it or fry it before it ripens' .

However, in this recipe I will be using over-ripe banana, it is a very easy recipe, and does not take lots of time to prepare.

Ripe Plantain

Ingredients:

3 over-ripe plantains

1-2cups of olive oil or any vegetable oil

A pinch of salt.

A frying pan or deep fryer

*Note if you are using a deep fryer, you will be needing more oil*

Method:

Peel the plantain and slice it diagonally(about 1/4inches). Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and toss, set it aside. Add about 1 cup of oil into the frying pan and heat up till it begins to shimmer, add the sliced plantain into the hot oil(fry in batches). Allow the plantain to fry till the part touching the pan is golden brown, flip over and fry the other side.

Remove the batch from the oil using a frying spoon or fork, and layer them on a paper towel to drain the rest of the oil. Add the next batch and fry till all the plantains are finished.

Serve with rice, beans or serve with scrambled eggs or any food and drink of choice.

Enjoy!

Chicken Pot pie

2015-03-10T12:30:00.002-07:00

Ingredients:

1can cream of chicken soup

2cups of cubed chicken breasts, cooked

11/2cups of frozen/ fresh mixed vegies(thawed)

3/4cups of low sodium chicken broth

2tbsp flour

1tbsp olive oil

1/3cup onions

Pie crust (get the recipe here)

1 egg for egg wash(optional)

Pie plate/ ramekins

Method:

Sauté the onions with the olive oil in a sizeable pot until golden brown. Add the veggies and sauté for few minutes ( about 2-3mins). Add the flour to it and stir, add the broth, the chicken and the soup, stir to mix. Allow to simmer for about 2mins.

Scoop the sauce mixture into the pie plate/ramekins, don't fill to the top (just about 3/4). Cover with the pie crust. Press the sides down to seal, prick a hole on top of the crust to let steam out . Whisk the egg in a bowl and use a brush to give the crust a quick egg wash. Place the ramekins on an oven pan layered with aluminium foil. (to prevent any leakages from messing up the oven).

Bake at 350degrees for about 30mins or until golden brown. Allow for at least 15mins before serving.

Enjoy!

How to make pie crust

2015-03-10T00:08:00.000-07:00

Ingredients: For pie crust

2cups of all purpose flour

1/2tsp white sugar

1/2tsp salt

1/3cup of olive oil

1/2cup of ice water.

1tbsp baking powder

Method:

Add all the dry ingredients together, mix them up using a whisk. Add the oil and mix. Use the whisk as well to mix while gradually adding the water until it begins to form. Press the dough to help it hold.

Cut the dough depending on the size of dish you want to use, flatten it using a rolling pin on a chopping board, and bake as desired.

Enjoy!

Home made Honey mustard dressing.

2015-03-08T23:06:00.001-07:00

The ingredients are:
1/4cup of mayonnaise
1tbsp prepared mustard
1tbsp honey
1/2tsp lemon juice(optional)

Method:
Mix all the ingredients together with a whisk or fork in a small bowl, until the lumps disappears. Transfer into a clean container with lid, cover and store in the coolest part of the fridge.

It can be used to serve salads, honey-mustard chicken wraps or be used as a dip.

Enjoy!

How to make a honey-mustard chicken wrap!

2015-03-08T22:15:00.000-07:00

The Ingredients Required are:

2 boneless chicken breasts seasoned, cooked and sliced

Romaine lettuce, chopped,

Fresh tomato slices

Fresh cucumber slices

Cheese slices

4-5 Flour tortilla

Prepared honey mustard dressing

Aluminum foils( to prevent leakage)

Margarine

Mayonnaise

Method:

Place the aluminium foil on the serving dish or a chopping board. Place the tortilla on it, lightly apply margarine to the tortilla followed by the mayonnaise. Spread about 1/2tsp of the honey-mustard on the tortilla as well. Place the cheese slices, tomato, cucumber, lettuce and the chicken slices on the tortilla. Top it with about 1tsp of honey mustard dressing. Carefully wrap the tortilla and fold the aluminium foil over it, to secure the wrap; this will prevent leakages. Serve with a smoothie or any drink of choice.

Enjoy!

How to make best Flour Tortilla ever.

2015-03-08T22:13:00.000-07:00

This recipe is one of the best I have tired in years. It is easy and does not really take so much to make. All you will be needing are:

3cups of all purpose flour
3/4tsp salt
1/3cup olive oil
1tsp sugar
1cup of water

Method:
Mix the dry ingredients together in a sizable bowl, add the oil and mix. Gradually add the water until a dough is formed. Work the dough until stretchy.

Set the dough aside for about 20mins. Divide the dough into small circular sizes like in the picture below(golf ball size)

Oil a work surface(chopping board) flatten the small dough one at a time, using an oiled rolling pin till the dough is thin; like in the picture below. Trim the edges if you wish to.

Heat up a greased frying pan, on a medium- high heat. Place the thin tortilla in the pan, allow to cook for 1min or until the dough begins to form light brown patches, turn over to cook the second side.(see picture below)

Continue till the whole dough is finished.
Serve as desired. Enjoy!

How to cook split peas.

2015-02-06T20:34:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:
1 cup of split peas
5cups of water
a clean pot.

Method:
Pour 5cups of water in a clean pot.
Rinse the peas with water.

Add the peas to the water cover and bring to boil.

Lower the heat, and open the cover of the pot a little, to avoid boiling over and spilling on the stove.

Cook for about 30-40mins.

Drain and serve.

Enjoy!

Hot oil Treatment for dry natural hair.

2015-02-02T15:26:00.000-08:00

Hot oil treatment on dry natural hair.

Hot oil treatments is one of the best treatments for dry natural afro hair. It is also good for straight hair as well, it not only softens the hair and make it more manageable, it also makes it grow faster and retain length. listed below are some of the oils that can be used in this treatment. Depending on what you plan to achieve with the hot oil treatment, you can use the combination of the oils or used them individually, I personally love the combination of different oils.

Avocado oil: helps tame and moisturizes frizzy, dry hair.
Coconut oil: Helps condition the scalp, strengthens, stimulates hair growth and softens the hair.
Olive oil: conditions and moisturizes the hair, it also helps reduce split ends.
Castor oil : Strengthens the hair, and seals moisture
Almond oil: Enriches the hair, conditions, stimulates hair growth and softens the hair as well.
Jojoba oil: Softens the hair and strengthens the hair
Mint oil: Stimulates hair growth, fights dandruff, and moisturizes the hair as well.
Sesame oil: For shine and luster.
Argan oil: for hydration and elasticity.
Lavender; will stimulate hair growth, and strengthen the hair. it conditions both hair and scalp. It can as well reduce hair loss.
Grape seed oil: For faster hair growth, it conditions and moisturizes the hair. It strengthens the hair, gives hair shine, fights dandruff

Materials required:
oil(s); 2tbsp olive oil
1/2tsp grape seed oil
1/2tsp mint oil
1/2tsp almond oil
2tbps coconut oil
5drops lavender oil

Water in a spray bottle

application bottle or cup
wet warm towel
shower caps or plastic bags

Method:
1. If your hair is medium length you can use my measurement, otherwise, pour the quantity of oil that will be enough to coat your hair from root to tip into a cup or application bottle. Apply the water on your hair to make it damp.
2. Warm up the oil, preferably in a hot water.
3. Coat your hair with the oil from root to tip.
4. Massage your scalp for about 1-2mins.
5. Cover hair with a shower cap , followed by a warm wet towel, and another shower cap or plastic bag. Allow it on your hair for 1-2hours ( this process will help the hair cuticle open up and absorb the nutrients in the oil).
6. Rinse hair with your favorite conditioner
7. Style your hair as desired.

Note: Select the oils based on the result you require. This treatment can be repeated twice a month for a better result.

Obama's State of the Union Address 2015; hopes and visions.

2015-01-30T13:08:00.001-08:00

In case if you haven't seen this video or if you were unable to tune-in the day this history was made. This is President Obama's State of the union address, for 2015.In his address, he laid out his achievements, visions and dreams for the next 2years in office and how he plans to make things work.

Do you think that President Obama and the right wing will have consensus on the issues of immigration, education, childcare and tax break for the middle class?

Leave your comments below.
Happy viewing.

Perfect Grilled Cheese Sandwich.

2015-01-30T11:41:00.001-08:00

Click here to watch the video; grilled cheese sandwich

Ingredients:
2 slices of bread,
2 slices of cheese,
some margarine,
2 slices of corned beef
and non stick frying pan.
Put the frying pan on the fire to heat up. Apply margarine on the side of the bread slices that will be touching the pan. Place one of the bread on the frying pan. lay one of the cheese slices on it, followed by the corn beef(2 slices). Add the 2nd cheese and cover with the other bread slice, with the buttered side facing up. Allow the cheese on the bottom to melt a little and the bread lightly browned. Flip over carefully and brown the second side. Cut diagonally and serve with coffee, tea, almond milk, smoothie or which ever way you prefer.
This recipe is good for either breakfast, lunch or super.

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Enjoy!

DIY Chicken broth recipe.

2015-01-18T10:36:00.000-08:00

chicken

I have used the store bought chicken broth, and have made and used DIY(do-it-yourself) chicken broth,to cook the same kind of meal and I realised that the taste of the food greatly depends on the quality of the broth used in the cooking. So I thought that I should blog the recipe for my DIY chicken broth for my readers. It tastes a lot better, the flavor is superb, and you will be in control of what goes into it. Very easy to make, just give it a try.

Ingredients:
1 whole chicken(preferably mature/ stewing chicken)
2knorr bouillon chicken cube or 2 1/2tsp Knorr chicken bouillon powder
3/4tsp dry thyme
1tsp curry
2bay leaves
1 1/2large onion chopped in big chunks
2 garlics, peeled and chopped
2 large carrots, cut in chunks
1 ripe jalapena pepper cut in big chunks
about 10cups of water or more if needed
1tsp salt.

Method:
Wash, skin and cut up the chicken, making sure you remove all the visible fat. Put it into a large pot and add all the ingredients, stir to mix. Bring the mixture to boil, then lower the heat. Allow to cook at low heat for 2-3hours. Allow to cool. Use a strainer to separate the broth from the meat.

Shred the meat and incorporate into your meals, soups or use as desired. Store the broth in containers with lids and use as desired. If frozen, it can last up to 2months.

Enjoy!