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My beautiful self in the cafe I missed the taste of fluffy pancakes, perfectly made waffles, sweet syrup and scrambled eggs. That was the obvious sign that I needed some brunching done. Since I'm still learning about places to satisfy my cravings, I was stoked to know my friend Bella knew just the right place to get our brunch on. So we went to The Charcoal Grill , they serve inter-continental, seafood, vegetarian and off the grill options. It has 3 seating areas for guests, the dining area (suitable for large groups), the cafe area and the terrace. We chose to sit at the terrace just cause it was a nice day. Avoid sitting close to the rails when it's sunny because the sun hits those tables the most. The rest of the area is pretty much shaded and there are fans to keep you cool on a hot Abuja day. I love brunch with friends because nothing beats a great venue, waffles and a great conversation in broad daylight, especially in the summer (I know we don't have summe...

So I have been living in Abuja, Nigeria for about 5 months now and I believe I am still settling down and trying to find my bearing in this cool city. If you know me, you know I love food. I mean, who doesn't?  Abuja is such an interesting city but its no way as fun as Lagos if you know you know. It has its perks over Lagos and no one should attempt arguing. They equally have their strengths and weaknesses.  Anyways, by the title of this blog, you know what I am about to talk about. Yes, places to eat in Abuja. I am still exploring and I believe I will have an updated post on additional places I have eaten at. For now, here are the places I have eaten in Abuja and what I ordered. I will try to sneak in a review of the service and my other thoughts. It's unacceptable to say you have a boring life in this city, this list is a good starting point of places to go eat in Abuja. The price range of each meal here is from 1500 to 4000 naira. I try to highlight places that are...

Have you skipped eating everything that gives you pleasure (Ice cream, chocolate, pizza and cookies) just to lose weight but it seems like it isn't working? I feel the pain and the struggle, that used to be me. If you know me personally, you know I used to be bigger than I am now and it was really annoying. The comments from church and extended family member saying "Bibi, take it easy you will soon burst" or "you are getting fatter and fatter" or "have you tried using slim tea"😑😑. I always mumble under my breathe "thank you I have a mirror at home" or "can you just mind your business", sometimes I just walk away. I was frustrated and the negative comments were not helpful at all. I know the struggle and I have been able to work hard to shed some weight off. Here are some tips that helped me lose 15 kg (35 pounds) recently: Meal prep I understand that it is almost impossible to eat out and stay healthy or lose weigh...

I love food and I'm not ashamed to say so. I love street food as well, I think it is very addictive. When I think about street food I wonder what makes it so good, Is it because it is made on the street side? Does that give it more authenticity? Who invented street food? Street food is all over the world, from corn dogs in downtown Denver, to funnel cake in Chicago to roasted corn in Lagos; you can always find street food in cities. I really can't explain why street food tastes so much better than its homemade or restaurant made version. We do have many street food options in Nigeria especially in the cities, everyone is on the go. It is a perfect opportunity to eat for city dwellers. I tried to rank this list from my best to least favourite but it was really difficult. I love everything on this list. I just love food so much, don't you dare judge me! Let's get right into it, shall we? Chicken suya cooking Suya Everyone I know loves suya, it's ...

When I learnt there was a Mexican restaurant in Abuja, I was really interested! I wondered if the flavours will be authentic given that North America is very far from sub-Saharan Africa. If you are interested in my thoughts on the restaurant, their food and service, please keep reading. Interior, Casa Mexicana We stopped by Casa Mexicana which is in Ceddi Plaza, Abuja for lunch on a Saturday. Upon arrival, we had a host welcome us. I hoped he would have said, "Hola, Como Estas" which translates to "Hi, How are you" in Spanish but he didn't. He welcomed us warmly in English and showed us to our table. We were immediately served seasoned cucumber and carrots strips with some roasted nuts. The veggies were tangy, I loved every single bite. First impressions As I entered the restaurant, I was automatically in a better mood, the vibrant colours gave me butterflies in my tummy. I felt like I was in a new world entirely. The wait staff were very cour...

Why you should be kind on the internet Depression and suicide. How many of us feel like those are the words that have been thrown around lately? When I was younger I thought people who killed themselves were so selfish and didn't think about their loved ones. My unenlightened thought stemmed from a place of "rationale" and not empathy. I'm older now and I understand that it takes a lot for someone to decide to take their lives and go along with that decision. Depression is not something a person plans on falling into and think they can get out of it with the snap of their fingers. We see smiles, pictures, LOL's from people all over the internet every day and we assume they are happy based on the images they choose to show us. But the question is this, are they really happy? Can you look through your social media and categorise people into happy and unhappy based on their updates? Even if you can, is your categorization the most accurate represent...

I took a crash course with the financial peace university; a program created by Dave Ramsey to help people become debt free and acquire wealth. Financial peace university is based on biblical teachings as it relates to our finances. I learned a couple of things that have helped me with my finances and I thought it might help you give thought and structure to yours. Although the teachings were for people living in the United States, I tried to make it applicable to a general audience regardless of your location. The course taught 7 steps, depending on your stage in life, so many of them may or may not relate to you. I learned that these steps are supposed to be followed sequentially i.e one after another. Please remember, nothing happens overnight. It is a process that takes time and yield good results. Trust the process. The first step involves setting up an emergency fund . If you have one already you are a unicorn! A large number of people do not have any money put away for...

I absolutely love shrimp, it is easy to cook and very delicious. This recipe can be eaten as a snack, a side to a salad or served at barbecue grilling event. I hope you love this recipe as much as I do. Don't forget to check me out on Instagram and Facebook  Forks_by_bibilamour . Oven-baked Cajun sausage, shrimp, and sweet peppers kebab recipe Ingredients 1 teaspoon of canola oil 6 pieces of thawed shrimp Cajun spice (mixture of garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, cayenne, oregano, and pepper flakes) 2 Jennie-O turkey franks 2 Sweet mini peppers Tools Bamboo skewers Instructions Set Oven to 365 degrees F Soak Skewers in water Marinate Shrimp in cajun spice mixed with canola oil Dice up each turkey frank into 4 biteable pieces Dice up sweet peppers Alternately, thread shrimp, sausage, and pepper on skewer Bake for maximum of 7 minutes Enjoy, Bibi l'amour