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Jollof Rice + Gucci = Jocci !
Ingredient Rice 5-6 Tomatoes 1 pack of fresh Pepper Red bell 3-4 Onions Curry Dry Thyme Knor Maggi Salt 1 pack of Turkey (or whatever meat you like) Red bell pepper Vegetable oil . Preparation Rinse your turkey, add salt, add onions, add turkey, add pepper, and add curry . Let your meat cook for 20 mins or to your desire. In a blender : add your tomatoes, add 3 pepper , add 1 onions, and red bell pepper. Pour everything in a pot to boil for about approximately 20 mins. The tomatoes should be dry and there should be no water. Add vegetable oil in a separate pot. Add…
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The Art in Henna : 1 on 1 experience
What is Henna ? According to fragrancex.com, henna is a plant which grows in the tropical climates of Africa, northern Australia, and southern Asia. Its leaves contain a pigment called lawsone which combines with proteins to cause staining. Because of this staining quality, Henna has been used throughout the ages to dye hair and create body art designs. My Somali co-worker and friend, Hinda took me to the Somali Mall to get my henna. Prior to me experiencing it, I heard a lot of bad remarks about it. But I was curious to get my own experience. During the process from the beginning to the end I did not feel nothing or…
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Tennis Court Fashion Moment | Fubelkloset Collection for Fashion Show MN Fall 2018
Who said you cannot wear heels and a 2 piece matching set to a tennis court? I got inspired by the controversial story about banning catsuit for tennis champion, Serena Williams. Are we not entitled to dress the way we want? I guess not in the case of women. I had fun shooting this Fulbe outfit while bearing in mind self-made women , women in fashion and female entrepreneurs. Fulbekloset owner by Aisha Umar is going to be showcasing her collection at the Fashion Show MN Fall 2018 event in Minneapolis. This 2 piece sets (or Co-ords) from Fulbekloset feels amazing – it fits like a clove, comfortable on my skin and…
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How to Make Roasted Corn
The weather deserve some roasted corn . Make something at home. Don’t forget to subscribe to Minnafropolis Youtube Channel. Ingredients Corn from Lunds and Byerlys Dry Thyme Salt Butter – I can’t believe it’s not butter Prepration Rinse the corn Place corn on an oven tray (oven tray) In a small bowl , put 3 or more spoons of butter , add a pitch of salt and dry thyme. Mix them together. Pre-heat oven or grill at a temperature of 250° . Paint each corn with the mixture completed in line (3). Place the tray in the oven and increase the temperature to 350°. Remove corn from oven after 20-25 mins. (Side…
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30 Tips to help balance Life, Family, Work, School…
Adulting is hard ! I wish I could be a child again, then my parents could take care all my responsibilities . The Sad news is that my wish will never come through because am an adult! If you are back to school, then you know that the second week already feels like the world in on your shoulders. For those of us that are pursuing an academic fellowship program, there are no words to describe the work load – but see you at the finish line! I came up with the following tips that could be helpful for myself and for all my readers . I decided to share it on…
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Minnafropolis Stepping into Fall Fashion with Zara Floral Jacquard Blazer & Pant
A new season is upon us in Minneapolis and it time to change our wardrobe again. I love this period because I get rid of everything from previous season, and welcome something new. The excitement for shopping never get old at all. While I was in Mall of America to pick up a few items, I saw this beautiful 2-set piece at Zara store. Fashion is ageless and I believe as one grow you gradually change your look and identity. Creating the perfect closet with a “blazer and pant two set piece” provide comfort and a personal touch of style. I am in the process of cleaning out my closet because…
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Travel, My Story: August Getaway from Minneapolis, MN to Dallas, TX 🛫
Today is August 31 2018 and I cannot believe this month just ended so quick! Is anyone wondering 🤔 like me that 2018 is moving too fast ? Is the world coming to an end so soon ? These are the questions I kept asking myself while I was meditating this morning for yoga💆🏻.Click this Subscribe to My Minnafropolis Youtube channel . Let circle back to my trip to Dallas, don’t get distracted . This was a spectacular trip and it opened my eyes to new adventures . When I was leaving Minneapolis , I knew I was going to celebrate my birthday and I left with an open mind…
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How to make Banga Rice (palm nut/Palmfruit)
Banga Rice Welcome to another food recipe and I am happy to share this new recipe. Remember SUBSCRIBE to my YOUTUBE channel and hit the NOTIFICATION bell to get update for all my videos. Ingredients: 6 cups of Palm extract or Ghana Best Palm fruit paste 5 cups of rice Cooked Tomato paste (onions, pepper, red paprika ) Turkey stock (you choose any other meat) Chopped onions Fried turkey 1 tsp salt 2 Knorr cubes Pepper Calabash Nutmeg Onga seasoning (optional) 2 tsp Grounded crayfish (optional) Preparation: ) In a pan or pot, add vegetable oil let it heat for approximately 3 mins. ) Add onions to heat…
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Canoe (Boat) Plantain Stuffed with Grounded Turkey
This recipe was fun to create and I enjoyed preparing it . Plantain is a rich food to add to your meal plan. Be creative with your plantain. I present to you Canoe (Boat) Plantain Stuffed with Grounded Turkey . Now let’s cook ! Ingredients: 1 plantain for each serving (made 4 plantains) I lbs ground Turkey (you can use ground beef, ground veal, etc.) 1 cup of diced large onion 1 tbs of Salt 1 cup green pepper (optional)* Spinach 1 tablespoons of butter ( I can’t believe it is butter brand) 1½ cup diced long green pepper ½ cup diced red pepper 1 tbs Dried Thyme You are going…
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Food Video : Making Plantain Pepper Soup
A little history, plantain pepper is mainly found in the capital of Calabar, Nigeria . I actually learned this recipe from my mother (shout out to her ) and she learned it from her elder sister that went to serve as a National Youth Service Corps (NYSE) at Cross River state in Nigeria . Most of my recipe have been passed on from generation to generation now to me The Millennial Food Enthusiast. Let’s Cook ! Ingredients : Chopped Plantain 2 Blended Pepper (with food blender) 2 unblended pepper Dry grounded crayfish Crayfish Salt 1 1/2Blended onions 2 unblended onions Curry Knorr / Maggi Green Beans Spinach Fish Directions : Chop your plantain into…
