My home & I Confectionery.

The Truth About Handwashing & Food Preparation
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The most important ingredient in any meal is not raw food, flour, oil, or spices. It is clean hands.

Before you touch any food, your hands must be properly washed. A quick rinse under water is not enough to remove germs. Proper handwashing means using soap, scrubbing all parts of your hands (including between your fingers and under your nails) for at least 20 seconds, then rinsing and drying with a clean towel.

Think about how often your hands come in contact with bacteria, which is through your phone, money, raw food, surfaces, and even your face. Now imagine transferring all of that into the food you prepare. That’s how easily contamination happens.

Always wash your hands before cooking, after handling raw ingredients like eggs or meat, after using the toilet, after touching waste, and even after handling money or your phone.

Food safety begins with simple habits. Something as basic as proper handwashing can prevent a large number of foodborne illnesses in your home.

Don’t just focus on making your food look good, but make sure it is safe for everyone who eats it.

Know Your Food
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Is The Food You're Eating Actually Safe?

Most people focus on how food tastes but never stop to think about how it was handled.
Every cake, snack, and meal you consume passes through many hands before reaching you.

The question is, were those hands clean? Was that kitchen safe? Was that ingredient fresh?

This week, we begin a food safety series that will change how you look at the food you eat.

Stay tuned, because your health depends on it!

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY

Lord, we pray for your blessing, favor, and strength for every father in the world.

We lift up those who strive to walk closely with you in a challenging world, and those who need to be reminded of your presence. Grant them renewed courage, boldness, and fill them with your Spirit.

Keep them aware of the enemy's schemes and protect their steps.

Help them to stand strong, be men of faith, reject what is wrong, and embrace what is right.

Fill their hearts with love, compassion, joy, faithfulness, and cover their lives with peace in Jesus name.

This month will be your time for complete restoration.

Starting now, every good thing you have lost will be fully returned to you.

Nothing will be missing; everything will be restored a hundredfold. You will receive double in return in Jesus' name.

Be expectant in this new month.

I'm starting my day with pawpaw from my garden.

PAWPAW (PAPAYA)
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Specialists suggest consuming papaya before eating anything else, preferably in the morning, as it assists in detoxifying the body and promoting regular bowel movements.

Having papaya on an empty stomach may also help in regulating blood sugar levels throughout the day, among other advantages.

Papaya is rich in papain, an enzyme recognized for its digestive benefits.

Incorporating papaya into your morning routine can kick-start digestion, aiding your body in processing food more effectively throughout the day. Additionally, integrating fiber-rich vegetables and fruits into your daily diet could be beneficial.

Amala funfun (Lafun) and Ewedu

EWEDU (Jute leaves )
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The jute leaves/ ewedu represents an extraordinary gift bestowed upon us by nature.

These leaves not only make great ingredients but they have also been found to have numerous medicinal benefits.

Protects eye health
Many eye diseases stem from inadequate nutrition. Certain nutrients, like Vitamin B6 and folate, aid in eye health. Jute leaves, rich in Vitamin B6, offer over 30% of the daily value, potentially delaying eye diseases like AMD.

Fights off Colds and Flu
The high content of Vitamin C in jute leaves is crucial for bolstering the immune system, aiding in its ability to combat colds and viruses effectively.

Improve digestion
Jute leaves are fibrous, aiding digestion by regulating bowel movements, preventing constipation, and enhancing nutrient absorption, thus reducing symptoms like cramps and gas.

Jute leaves are rich in antioxidants
Jute leaves boast Vitamins E, A, and C, powerful antioxidants shielding cells from free radicals, enhancing vision, fertility, and various other benefits.

Promotes weight loss
Jute leaves offer crucial support for weight management due to their high fiber content, aiding digestion and promoting satiety. Additionally, their copper content may lower LDL cholesterol.

Improves sleep
Jute leaves, abundant in magnesium, offer potential relief for sleep disorders such as sleep apnea and insomnia by promoting relaxation and nerve soothing, enhancing sleep quality.

Maintains healthy teeth and gums
Consuming jute leaves contributes to dental health by providing calcium, essential for strong jaw bones. This helps maintain tight teeth and discourages harmful bacteria growth, crucial for overall oral health, particularly for young children.

Supports cell growth and skin health
Vitamin A is vital for skin and cell health, aiding in wound healing and growth. Jute leaves, rich in Vitamin A, can prevent skin issues and promote youthful skin and hair growth.

NKWOBI (COW-FOOT)
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INGREDIENTS
Cow foot (1kg0
Utazi leaves (10 pieces)
Edible Potash
Palm oil (200ml)
Knorr cubes (2)
Ugba (Half cup)
Scotch bonnet/Pepper (6 pieces)
Onions (1 medium size)
Ehu seeds/ Calabash nutmeg (4)
Crayfish
Salt to taste.

LUNCH IS SERVED

M E A T P I E

INGREDIENTS
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For Filling:
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1. 2 Cooking Spoon Oil
2. 1 Medium Size Onion
3. 1kg Meat
4. Thyme & Curry
5. 2 Medium Size Carrots
6. 3 Medium Size Irish potatos
7. I Knorr Chicken cube
8. Salt to taste.
9. 3 Tablespoon of Flour.

For Dough
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1. 900g of Flour.
2. Pinch of Salt.
3. One & half teaspoon of Baking Powder
4. 400g Butter.

Garri (Eba) with Ogbono Soup

(I learnt that the soup can also go well with Pounded Yam, Fufu or any kind of swallow).

Soup Ingredients
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1 Cup of Ogbono seeds
Beef meat (1kg)
Stock Fish head (medium sized)
Half cup crayfish
1 medium-sized dry Catfish
Ponmo (500g)
Pumpkin leaves
Okpei (local ingredient)
Salt and Pepper
100ml Palm oil