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Local Chicken 101

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Local chicken (aka free range chicken) is all the rave and deservedly so too! Aside from the fact that it tastes better, it is also a lot healthier. It contains up to 10x more omega 3 fatty acids, vitamins A and E, as well as zero chemical concoctions and antibiotics. Eating local chicken isn’t just healthier, it’s also for a good cause. You will be supporting Nkataa’s new initiative that is empowering rural women in agriculture, by improving their incomes and general wellbeing. But in case you are wondering what you could possibly do with freshly slaughtered tasty local chicken,…

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Plantain Burger

Not everyday fried plantain or bolí, sometimes sexy plantain burger. Plantain Burger   Save Print Prep time 6 mins Cook time 40 mins Total time 46 mins   With this recipe, plantains are used in place of burger buns. Author: Wendy Evans-Uhegbu Serves: 46 Ingredients 2 Plantains (ripe & firm) 2 Burger Patties 1 Fresh Beef Tomato (sliced) 1 Onion (Sliced) ¼ Bunch Lettuce 2-4 Cheese Slices Olive oil 4 Tablespoons Ketchup 4 Tablespoons Mayonnaise ½ Slice Lemon Salt and Pepper(to taste) Spices (to taste) Instructions Spice the burger patties with salt, pepper and spices. Place them in the grill…

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The Fruit, The Whole Fruit & Nothing But The Fruit..

Okay, I have never really been big on fruits. Not that I don’t love myself some nice pineapples and red grapes, but my problem has always been – the time to go out, pick the fresh and ripe ones (which I could never figure out), then drive back home. Bear in mind that the closest fruit market to my location is about 20 minutes’ drive from my house; I haven’t had good fresh fruits for like a whole year, at least till yesterday evening. I have a lot of Muslim friends who have been observing this holy Ramadan period, it…

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