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have you done the interview? how was it?

Princesplendid:
Pls did anyone else recieve any email for interview on the 28

please is there a whatsapp group i can join? I hacve my case study tomorrow and i want to ask questions. thank you

GeeLuckUrch:
UBA just reached out for medical test after Executive chat today

Please how was the case study presentation? Can i reach out to you tpo ask questions on it?

Everbest30:
Hello guys.

For those of us in Lagos that has done medical test after the executive chat.

Has UBA reached out after that

There are 6 states in the south south zone of Nigeria.
They are:
Akwa Ibom: e.g of local dish is ekpang nkwuko

Cross river e.g of local dish is Afang
Bayelsa
Rivers
Delta
Edo
Some cooking tips are:
1) Do not cook beef, chicken, snails, periwinkle, crayfish, stock fish and smoked fish at the same time.
2) Green leaves and corn starch can be used as thickeners in soups.

Are there other south south Nigeria local delicacies not here, check the link >> https://pinchofchel./2018/12/05/south-south-native-dishes-top-best-food-pictures-tips/

1. Eating Avocados Can Lower Your Cholesterol Level
Avocados reduce cholesterol levels significantly. They contain 25 milligrams per ounce of beta-sitosterol which help maintain healthy cholesterol levels.

2. Avocados Can Protect Your Eyes
Avocados are high in carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin, which are important for eye health. They reduce the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration.
Therefore, eating avocados protects the eye from bad vision.

3. Stroke Prevention
The high levels of folate in avocado help prevent strokes. People who eat diets rich in folate have reduced risk of stroke than those who do not.
Read more>>> https://pinchofchel./2018/10/18/guess-you-didnt-know-this-about-avocados/

Ingredients
5 medium sized sweet potatoes
2 small onions – chopped or diced
3 cubes of Maggi seasoning
1 dried fish cut
1 cooking spoon of palm oil
2 tbspns of grounded crayfish
Cut Vegetable leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
Water for cooking

Method:

1) Peel your potatoes and cut to your required size.
N/B: The peeled potatoes should be kept in a bowl of water otherwise it will blacken.

2) Wash your dried fish, debone, cut to small pieces and put aside.
3) Boil your potatoes.
Read more at>>https://pinchofchel./2018/09/27/potatoe-porridge-recipe/

Shei I said it!!! Brazil go score one goal last last. Yayyyy!!!!
Issa goal

Brazil go score one goal last last. We just need to remove Belgium's goalkeeper and Brazil go score goal.

I know that first thing that comes to your mind is "Yuck, I can't eat that"...I've heard that comment from my friends and family but what they do not know is that they are missing out on the most delicious and best CHOCOLATEY meal.
The full recipe is on >>https://pinchofchel./2018/05/16/chocolate-spaghetti/
Ingredients:
Spaghetti
Butter
Onions
Cocoa powder
Seasoning ( Maggi, salt and pepper)
Try it out and thank me later.

https://pinchofchel./2018/05/16/chocolate-spaghetti/

https://pinchofchel./2018/05/08/food-art-with-fufu/

I fall in love with creativity everyday. So I decided that for my first trial can be with no other ingredient but the very mouldable fufu.
Any ideas on what I made?
>>https://pinchofchel./2018/05/08/food-art-with-fufu/

https://pinchofchel./

Are you tired of the normal bread and akara, or bread and pap? Let me introduce you to avocado toast. It takes the normal sliced bread from a zero to 100 real quick. And I cannot overemphasize it's health benefits because of the avocado.
Click the link >> https://pinchofchel./2018/04/24/avocado_toast/ to read the recipe

These meals are just a few examples of African dishes that can be classified as vegan dishes and are also appetizing.

1)South African Chakalaka


2)Akara ( Beans cake)


3)Nigerian puff puff


4)Groundnut soup

Which other African meals do you know that are vegan dishes?
Check more at https://pinchofchel./2018/01/12/10-vegan-african-meals/

My church started our 21 days fast on Monday and I decided to join the new year fast.

This is my first fast and IT IS NOT EASY!!!

For people who are not aware of what a fast is, I would explain it very simple. Fasting is a time when you abstain from eating food ( it depends on the type of fasting) and pray ,it connects you to God.

This 21 days fast I take just fluids till I break the fast.

1) Tea: I don't add sugar, milk or any or any other sweetener. I just drink it plain.

2)Water:


3) Juice

These are what I am taking currently as I undergo my fast.

https://pinchofchel./2018/01/10/help-what-should-i-eat-during-a-fast/


What do you take during your fasting period??

chaarly:
what about a student

Read more at https://pinchofchel./2017/12/24/christmas-gift-guide-for-each-friend/
It's in the link

It’s Christmas Eve!!
I’m sure some of you have not yet decided on the Christmas gifts you’re getting for friends or family. Don’t worry I’ve got you.
I divided each gift according to the category of friends you might have.

1) Fitness Junkie/ Gym goer:

-Sneakers
-Gymbag
-Sports Bra
-Waterbottle
-A wireless headphone

2) The Serious Friend/ Working class:

-Briefcase/ Handbag
-Laptop
-Watch
-Suit
Ipad
-Cologne
-Work shoes

3) The Friend that stays at home:

-New TV
-Movies
-Novels
-Cozy socks
-Pajamas

4) Chef:

-Cookbook
-Knife set
-A funny apron
-Kitchen gadgets


5) Friend that always shatters their screen

-Eye ring
-Screen guard

Read more https://pinchofchel./2017/12/24/christmas-gift-guide-for-each-friend/

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I learnt something new yesterday, thanks to my roommate. Did you know that the non -alcoholic version of cocktails are called 'Mocktails' ?
Yep, you are not the only one who did not know .

There is no better way to feel the Christmas and New Years vibe than these easy to follow mocktail recipes.

Note: It is best to use discretion when preparing your mocktail so let your quantity of ingrediets be based on the number of people you are serving.

1)Sunny Fizz Mocktail

Ingredients: Orange juice, Zobo syrup, Lemonade, Ice cubes, Slices of orange or lemon/lime.

Method:

a) Combine the orange juice and lemonade together in a jug and mix.
b) Place ice cubes in the glass and pour the mixed juice into the glass.
c)Next, gently add the zobo syrup via the side of the glass. This would settle at the bottom of the glass.

2. Watermelon Mocktail

Watermelon is definitely one of my favourite fruits. I recently learnt that watermelon is a low calorie fruit, so you should try to incorporate watermelon more often to your meals. There is nothing as annoying as unripe watermelon so knock/ tap the fruit to check for its’ hollowness. If it sounds hollow, it is ripe.

Ingredients: 6 watermelon, 1/2 cup of water, 2 teaspoons of Ribena, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar for syrup, lemon slices, 2 teaspoons of Alomo bitters and Ice cubes.

Method:

a) Blend the water melon with 1/4 cup of water.
Form your syrup by mixing sugar with warm water.
b)Add the sugar mix to the watermelon juice, add alomo bitters and Ribena.
c)Rub the lemon slices around the glass rim and rub the glass in sprinkles or sugar for garnishing.
d)Pour some ice cubes in your glass and pour the watermelon juice and serve cold.


3. Zobo Chapman:

Zobo has several uses, but it is widely known in Nigeria for the traditional Zobo drink. Research showed that it could also be used to cook traditional Nigerian soups like Ishapa and Margi Special but it’s the white variety that would be used when preparing these soups.

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons of Zobo syrup, 1 cup of Fanta, 1 cup of 7up or Sprite, 2 tablespoons of Lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of Alomo bitters and Ice cubes.

Method:

a)Pour your Zobo syrup in a glass
b)Pour in your Fanta, Lemon juice and 7Up. Stir till all liquids are well combined.
c)Add your Alomo bitters and stir as well.
d)Add ice-cubes and a slice of lemon or cucumber and serve cool.


4. Cuddles on the Beach:

This is the mocktail version of Sex on the Beach. Vodka is removed and the peach schnapps is replaced with peach nectar.

Read more at https://pinchofchel./2017/12/10/mocktails-drinks-for-this-holiday-season/

I am writing about pain.

The pain few girls have had to experience every month.

The type of pain I've felt one too many times that has made me feel like ripping out my uterus and saying enough is enough.

The pain that has made me talk to my aunt who is a nurse about tying my Fallopian tube (mind I say she told me "that's a white woman thing,we Nigerians have juju following us and have children to bear so it can't be an option".

The pain that has caused me to read several articles about what to stop eating(which includes everything I obviously like)

The pain that once made me think of having children now now now because I read that immediately you have children the pain stops.


She was the most excruciating of pains

Ah! Thank God she just lasts for 4 days

Always accompanied with her siblings;

Fever, Vomiting and Diarrhoea

Walking to the restroom

So impossible

My legs have failed me

Hated it!

I'm better off if I could just sleep

For just a little while

I forget

Till I awake again

Sleep is the perfect anesthesia

I can count on my twin to understand

We endure the same pain

The rest do not understand

When alone,

They discuss me with their subconcious

I look weak to them

They don't say it

But I know

How would you endure labour pain

I read the words from their eyes

Idip ubiak enye anam afo udiagha mkpo?

My concerned mom always asks

This is my experience with period cramps.

Visit https://pinchofchel./2017/12/11/dysmenorrhea/



So I made a post on food to avoid on a first date
https://www.nairaland.com/4196643/food-avoid-first-date
Still wondering on what to eat on a first date. Here's a thread for you.
A friend of mine all disappointed walked up to me saying “Mma blogger shei you wrote about what people shouldn’t have on a first date better write about what people can also have” because she got all dressed up ready for a date just to have Bread and Zobo drink. This got me thinking on what someone could possibly have on a first date which led me asking people for their opinions and I kid you not I got replies like Starch and Banga soup( from my Delta friend), yam porridge but the food they all had in common was RICE. It just depends on the place and time(morning, noon or night) the date would happen.

It’s not a written law that first dates should be at a restaurant, be creative.
This is a combined list of both African and conditional suggestions for first date:

1)Rice and Chicken/Fish:
This is simple and easy to eat. Majority of Nigerians are familiar with rice so there would be no embarrassment except you are forming. All forms of rice are acceptable on the first date; Fried rice, Jollof rice, Ofada Rice with Ayamase sauce, e.t.c.

2. Nkwobi/ Isiewu/ Asun:
This is just perfect. It is an African dish that allows you to be both finesse and ajepacko at the same time.

3. Igbin:
Deshelled African land snail is usually cooked in an onion and peppersauce. This meal is nice if the date is at night.

4. Chips and Grilled Fish

5. Suya:
If you are concerned about your breath, suya could be had without the onions.

6. Wine:Wine could help relax your nerves if you are tensed up.

7. Catfish peppersoup(Point and Kill)....

Read more at: https://pinchofchel./2017/11/27/firstdatefood/

dominique:
So what should we now eat o biko

I'd make a post about it soon

FIRST dates are all about people getting to know each other. People are nervous enough and are already trying to put their best foot forward to either secure a second date or decide what the next step would be without having to worry about a food- related incident. It’s not a matter of forming or not being authentic but it’s the first date and the food you know how to eat very well could end up embarrassing you( even simple common ice cream/ pop corn). All our finesse and efforts could be wasted if we tried any of these meals:

A) Spaghetti :
No matter how appetizing the spaghetti is, slurping and chewing while trying to get to know each other is a no-no. It’s either you trying to cut the spaghetti strands into smaller pieces or attempting to suck on the spaghetti.

B)Eba and Soup:
This is the first date we are talking about. Leafy leafs could get stuck in your teeth while okra/ ogbonno needs no explanation, the drawing nature of the soup explains it all.

C)Beans:
The more you eat, the more you whoops. Be classy and not gassy- just forget the beans. Apart from beans causing you to fart, you’d be full quickly and ruin your plans for dessert if you made any.

D)Salads:
Salads take long to chew and it getting between your teeth is never a good look.

E)Anything with Onions:
Onion breath is terrible, it could end the date.

F)Spicy Foods: If you can handle the heat, good for you but don’t risk it. Running nose and sweating is not a good look. No one is forcing you to appear macho by eating spicy meals.

G)Vanilla Ice-cream/ Junk:
Except you want to appear childish don't take junk meal or the vanilla flavour of ice-cream

H)Bad table manners:
Bad table manners should obviously be avoided at all costs. DO NOT chew with your mouth open and speak with a mouthful of food. Basic manners and a little common sense would go a long way.

Link below�
https://pinchofchel./2017/11/25/foods-to-avoid-on-first-dates/

…If you want something said ask a man but if you want something done ask a woman.
Hello! Story ,story, do you know that finally a TEDx event happened today at Ibom E-Library on 4th November 2017. If you are not familar with TEDx ,maybe you’ve heard the author Chimamanda Adichie’s ‘We should all be feminists’ speech which was a TEDx Euston event. My relationship with Tedx events has always been online – yayy thank God there’s YouTube and most importantly internet connection, so when I saw on a Whatsapp status(Mark Zuckerberg thanchu) that the event was at Uyo, I had to ‘grab my copy now’. Special thanks to :

Mmanti Umoh



The primary licensee for making this event possible;

Ineme Dandison



The curator and who I viewed the whatsapp status from. The wonderful speakers were:

Claire Somiari Jaja
A Farmer,Life Coach and Joint- business owner . She spoke about women speaking and owning up to their truth. It’s not a crime to admit that we need help as women.

‘Not all men are monsters’
Josephine Nzerem
A Social Entrepreneur, Director of Anglophone West Africa and Ashoka Fellow in 2002.

‘Don’t steal someone’s idea in the name of partnership. BE ORIGINAL!!’
Jane Michael Ekanem
Celebrity Stylist,Designer and fashion entrepreneur. She was the Assistant Head Fashion Stylist at GTBank Fashion Week 2016 and current stylist for the TV show Seriously Speaking.

Do not access women from what is on their neck downwards instead access them from their head upwards
Chidiogo Akunyili-


She is the Founder of She ROARS.She speaks 7 languages including Chinese, English, French, German, Igbo, Italian and Spanish.She’s the daughter of late Prof. Dora Akunyili.

The story we tell ourselves and stories other people tell us about ourselves matter.
Eunice Thomas-


She is an active politician in Akwa Ibom state, a one time Commissioner of women affairs and presently commissioner for education.

NETWORK, NETWORK and NETWORK….have allies
Joy Isa


She is an author, blog writer, proud teacher,e.tc. Her session was lively and interactive and I wished that it would not end.

We are standing on the shoulders of women who have gone before us
Omowunmi Ogunrotimi She reminds me of the saying small and mighty.Let her small stature not deceive you, she is the founder of The Gender Mobile (GM) initiative; an accessible platform designed to provide health services and a support system for girls and women of social injustice.
Stop playing the female card. Know that you are capable and have what it takes to be taken seriously.



The event also had panel session, a stage play and of course Item 6( Refreshments and snacks).
Link below�
https://pinchofchel./2017/11/04/my-experience-at-the-tedx-discoveryparkwomen-2017/

There are various street food in different states. The link below are street food in Akwa Ibom state
https://pinchofchel./2017/11/20/streetfood/
What are the street food that can be found in your locality?