After another four to five days, the zing was there. That sharp, funky, alive flavour came through; there was a party in that jar I tell you
Category: Food
Sweden: A Destination Wedding, a Solo Steak, and Cameroonian Food in a Barn by a Lake
There was something deeply moving about watching a Swedish-European family sit down to Ndole and Miondo and eat with genuine enthusiasm…
Tendonerie, Poisson Braisé, & the Soul of Château-Rouge
Join CC on an ‘unhinged’ weekend trip from the UK to Paris for the ultimate Cameroonian feast. From the collagen-rich perfection of La Tendonnerie to home-cooked Poulet DG, discover the soul of Château-Rouge through every spicy, ‘bien juteux’ bite.
Homemade Chicken Bone Broth
With “Le Secret” – A Cameroonian Twist I’ve been craving bone broth for weeks; proper, rich stuff that feels like a hug from the inside. I didn’t have time to hunt for carcasses, so I grabbed 1kg of chicken wings and got to work. Quick wing win, straight in the pressure pot. It turned out…
When Winter Calls for Fufu and Njama Njama
It’s winter, and I’m craving comfort food. But not soup – none of that foolishness. I want something that fills you up properly, something with weight and heat and flavours that remind you of home. I want fufu and njama njama.The thing about njama njama is it’s supposed to be made with huckleberry leaves –…
Healing Chicken Soup with Rice (Pepper Soup Chicken)
… with or without the pepper When you feel a cold coming on, throat scratchy, head a little heavy, body saying “slow down,” that’s when I reach for a pot and make soup. Not just any soup. My version of chicken soup, kept simple but layered with flavour. This one came together when a friend…
Instagram-Inspired Apple Cinnamon Ice Cream Dessert
I’m not the biggest dessert fan, but when my daughter’s latest sweet-hustling campaign intersected with a ridiculously simple Instagram find, I couldn’t resist giving it a whirl. After catching up with a friend at King’s Cross (who told me I looked like I’d just wandered out of a woodland clearing – fair enough, adversity will…
Glow Up from the Inside: My Go-To Beetroot Juice Recipe
When it comes to natural ways to nourish your body, few ingredients are as powerful (or as vibrant) as beetroot. Recently, I’ve been diving into the benefits of beetroot juice—not just for energy and detoxing, but for an unexpected bonus: a little boost in libido and vitality. Here’s why this juice has earned a permanent…
Brunch Inspo: Scrambled Eggs with Arugula, Cucumber, and a Hint of 2018 Nostalgia
There’s something quietly magical about stumbling across an old screenshot—especially one that takes you straight back to a moment you wanted to taste. Back in 2018, I saved a post from a food page called Zest My Lemon. The plate was simple: scrambled eggs, halved cherry tomatoes, black olives, a side of cucumber salad, arugula,…