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SUMMER TIME TREATS ! Easy DIY food

It is officially summer! so last week I felt inspired to make some summer time treats.  DIY food and desserts.  When I think of summer time treats  I think of tasty finger foods or picnic foods with lots of vibrant colors.  I think of cold salads and warm barbecue.   I decided to give myself the challenge of making at least 7 different dishes in one afternoon.  To be fair I had my teenage children to help me and together we…

Moi moi nigerian black bean cake

Moi Moi: Delicious steamed Nigerian bean cakes

Sometimes you crave something hot, delicious & healthy - Well this is it! Moi Moi is a Nigerian dish, a sort of savory bean pudding served alone or as a side dish.   It has been over 20 years since I lived in Nigeria but I still remember how happy it made me to eat it! Little did I know back then how nutritious it was. It is made with Black eyed peas which are a great source of iron, which…