Ankara Miami, Macy’s food demo
So I did my second public food demo at Macy’s. It was an exceptional experience. Presented by Ankara Miami and hosted by Macy’s DADELAND. They went all out. The set up the menu cards, the gift bags, and I used Anolon pots and pans. Guests started showing up 30 minutes before we were even scheduled to begin. I was like ok, new love-foodies are ready for some African fusion meals. I walked in to see a sign welcoming the guests (yes my husband photo-bomed the shot lol).
Then I went in to set up. We made a 3 course meal in celebration of father’s day
Dish 1- Starter- Cabbage Salad
Cabbage Salad
Dish 2: Salmon, sauteed peppers with couscous
Salmon with Veggies/Couscous
Dish #3 is sorbet with some fresh made plantain chips with tropical fruit medley
Sorbet, tropical food medley and plantain chips
So we had a foodie call. I would say “who are you?” and the audience would reply ” I’m a love-foodie woowhooo!” hahah it was so fun. Looking forward to many more demonstrations. I got to talk about the power of food to bring us all together. See the video here: Love of food video
I got to sign many books, chat with new love-foodies and many of them asked questions about African food, growing up in Nigeria, spices etc. I enjoyed sharing love with food. I look forward to sharing more. See more images here.
Ankara Miami Brunch event
Hey love foodies so the food demonstration with Ankara Miami was awesome. We made akara and moi moi. (All with beans for my non African friends) And it all took less than 50 minutes to make. Yuppp. (considering typically the beans cleaning usually takes hours) From cleaning the beans to eating it. Ankara Miami this was a lovely event. And the cookies went pretty fast lol. And @essieizspicy it was awesome seeing your goodies in the baggies. We need to catch up soon.
See images here:
Home made Lemonade
Hey Love-Foodies. Soooo, I already know what book #2 is going to be. READY?????.
Soups, Salads and Drinks lol. For now, Homemade Lemonade.
○ 4 lemons
○ 1/3 cup of sugar
○ 2-3 cups of water
Shake in a mixer and serve. Feel free to add some spike ouuu say a a shot of vodka 😉 mmmm Yummm!
You can head on over to www.afropolitanchef.com/shop to order your very own copy
Allow the love of food to bring us together.
How to Cook African food
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Indiegogo Campaign video for the Afropolitan Chef Cookbook launching November 2014
Piquant on Afropolitan Chef
Happy Mother’s Day
To all our awesome MOMS on our lonnnnnnggg dinning table. HAPPY Mother’s day. I wish you continued strength, patience and love as you hold up our families and communities. We appreciate you.
Morning Refreshment
Good Morning Foodies. The site launches this week. We will also be having our first foodie chat this Thursday. I am stoked. Here is how I try to start my mornings as often as possible. Room temperature water with lemon, cucumber and a slice of apple. Let it sit while you go prep for your day. Drink first thing in the am before any meals. What is your morning food/health ritual? like if you already do this, or are thinking about starting this.