Corn Soup Recipe(Omi Ukpoka)

I know that Nigerian women are always seeking for simple but delicious meals to cook; this is one of such soups. Omi Ukpoka is cooked with dry corn, the type that is used to make Pap.  My twist to this soup, with nutrition on my mind is that I added sprinkles of Uziza which complements the other spices.

You may decide to further reduce cooking time by washing and sun drying the corn, grind or pound to a fairly smooth powder. It will not be very smooth and it is not supposed to be very smooth. I insist on washing my corn as I never know if rodents have danced samba ‘on the corn in  the trader’s shop.

Beauty Tips Every Girl Should Know

In the world of beauty, there are endless beauty tips and rules to keep you looking fabulous. Below is a list for you. Remember, beauty should always be fun!

1. Hydrate your under-eye area with an eye cream to prevent puffiness and bags.

2. If you often find yourself being too tired to wash your face at night, keep makeup removing wipes in your night stand to prevent a runny mess or morning break out.

3. Carrots are good for the hair. A healthy diet leads to a beautiful you.

4. “The best time to apply creams is after the shower, as the skin has been de-oiled.”

Beauty Tips Every Girl Should Know

In the world of beauty, there are endless beauty tips and rules to keep you looking fabulous. Below is a list for you. Remember, beauty should always be fun!

1. Pick a sulfate-free shampoo, as sulfates can be harsh and drying on the hair cuticle.

2. “When you wear a red lip it’s important that it stays exactly where you put it. Using a long wearing lip pencil to create the perfect shape and a lip color are key to having a perfect red lip.”

3. To make volume last all day, avoid running your fingers through hair. “Oil from your hands can weigh down your roots leaving your hair flat at the end of the day”

Hair Tips- Avocado Hair Mask

A simple avocado hair mask for a beautiful hair: Combine two egg whites with half of a mashed-up avocado; leave it in hair for 15 minutes, then wash and condition. 

It's a fast and inexpensive natural remedy that leaves hair super-smooth.

Beauty Tips Every Girl Should Know

In the world of beauty, there are endless beauty tips and rules to keep you looking fabulous. Below is a list for you. Remember, beauty should always be fun!

1. Always keep your makeup minimal especially in hot weather. Minimal and sheer makeup is the way to go when it’s hot outside.

2. To prevent hair color from fading in hot weather, use a conditioning treatment weekly or bi-monthly.

3. Breakout before a big event? “Apply tea oil a few days before the event to clear your skin”.

4. Always allow about two fingers from your nose to where blush starts.

5. Make sure you hydrate your skin always for a smooth and healthy skin.

Recipe- Cassava Leaves Soup

Cassava leaves soup is widely consumed in West and central Africa- in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea this soup is part of each day meals. Cassava leaves soup is also called Saka Saka or Pondu. It can be made with peanut butter or coconut milk.

Here is a simple recipe for cassava leaves soup.

Nigerian Nurse Who Treated Patrick Sawyer Of The Deadly Ebola Virus DEAD

A nurse in Nigeria has died of Ebola after treating an American consultant killed by the virus there last month, the country's health minister said Wednesday. The nurse is the second health worker to die after treating Patrick Sawyer, who fell ill while flying to Nigeria from Liberia, one of the countries worst affected by the current outbreak. Nigerian Health Minister Onyebuchi Chukwu told The Associated Press there are five other confirmed ebola cases in the country.