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MY CRAVING FOR TRADITIONAL CUISINE

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A cuisine is a type of dish that is made with special ingredients following special techniques and is enjoyed by people indigenous to that place. This article explains that some the same traditional cuisine can be enjoyed by different people from the same locality who prepare the same meal in different ways even from family to family.  In essence it is very possible to enjoy a meal just the way Mother alone makes it. Sounds familiar right?? One very familiar example is the Egusi soup common to Nigeria.  It is enjoyed by many tribes although the method of preparation is slightly different from one region to the other. This soup can revive a dead soul... Just the sight of it can remind a son about Mother's kitchen.  It's aroma will send ripples into the very DNA of a long lost child making him try once again to trace his roots. That reminds us of the Prodigal Son 😊 . Some enjoy Egusi soup with pounded yam, others are fine with Eba or Fufu ( Loiloi )...

IT IS GOD'S WILL FOR YOU TO BE HAPPY

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DO YOU FEEL SAD NEARLY ALL THE TIME? Christianity all over the world seems to be synonymous with poverty, shame, sorrow and hurt. In fact, I remember thinking it was sinful to have fun as a child. All the fun things in the world seemed to be made for only sinners. Now that's totally untrue!! Good morning this Monday morning. Hope you had a fabulous weekend? Did you have fun? Did you give yourself a nice treat? Are you happy to be at work or school this morning? If you have less than three Yes' to the above questions, you need to stop and check yourself. What on earth is wrong with you? On a scale of 1 to 10 how much are you pleased with yourself? Do you feel excited, motivated, accomplished....?  Hey! You can't afford to start the week unhappy! You may not have everything yet but you sure have something someone lacks even if its a set of teeth. You are most likely reading this article with your own eyes or listening to someone read with your ears. CHEER UP ...

THE RIGHT WAY TO WASH YOUR NATURAL HAIR

Washing your 4C natural hair the right way goes a long way to determine the health of your hair. In my last article, I related to you WHY I HATED WASH DAYS . I am so glad that recently, I went from hating to wash my hair to washing it as often as possible. I mean, I now enjoy washing my hair. I look forward to it as much as I can. Not to bother you with long stories, today I'll be sharing my tips for natural hair. The exact steps I follow that make my wash days worth looking forward to. Like I always say, your hair is yours! There is no absolute rule as to what you MUST do... Just follow what works best for you.  You will likely try out a few things before you come up with your own regimen but its okay to grab as much as you can. Now, lets get going. 1. SECTION YOUR HAIR When I first saw this on one of my favorite Youtubers video, I was like wait-a-minute! Where would I get that much time? I finally tried it and have since stuck to it because it works so well. This...