Palava Sauce

"Palava" in Portugese means to speak aloud.  Palava also pronounced as plaba in some West African states means to argue. The "Palava sauce" like its derivative is a precise mixture of  vegetables, spices, seasonings, palm oil, meats and fish which arguably make a delicious blend. Winning this argument takes a good hand which comes with practice and patience.

Bitter Leaves/Egusi soup

One such palava sauce is Bitter leaves. Bitter leaves are common through-out West Africa. Depending on the local it goes by different names. In Nigeria alone it has three different names that we are aware of. It is called "onugbo" by the Igbo tribe, "ewuro" by the Yoruba tribe and "shiwaka" by the Hausa tribe. In Sierra Leone it is simply "Bitter leaf "aka. "Bittas". The leaf is known for multiple healing properties that span from diabetes, prostate cancer, malaria etc…

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SHIKA ADEMU-JOHN/ Caterer

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10-12 pounds Turkey seasoned to perfection in a special blend of herbs, spices and seasonings. Slowly smoked with a mesquite wood flavor that strategically penetrates down to the bone and preserves all natural juices.  A taste that can only be described as delicious, succulent and tasty.

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All payments must be in no later than November 15, 2011. Checks must be made to Shika Ademu-John and mailed to 9 Benjamin Griggs Drive, Franklin Park, NJ 08823  

Please call to finalize payments so that accurate amounts can be calculated based on your location for delivery, if so desired. Pick up can also be arranged.

All delivery must be accepted on or before midnight November 22, 2011, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing

Sweet Mother

While Artists bring life to a canvas, a Chef’s masterful collage’ begins in the kitchen then spreads out to the dinner table. The enticing presentation once visually consumed is then ingested through our taste buds where it creates an indelible mark that conjours memories of flavors, events, places and people. Like good food, Good hands become the Hallmark of a successful occasion and are never forgotten.

 The dinner table above reminds me of my Mother-Gifty Jane-John who had masterful hands that created some of the most memorable dishes and events. She created for me what my wife has created for our family- a great sense of belonging, a strong family setting, good food and a safe and caring environment..

Wishing all my friends a Happy Mothers Day. Thanks for all the patience, nurturing, care, understanding and love you have shown over the years and continue to show. As mothers you are the foundation of the family, the vessel through which God delivers the precious gift of humanity. In you we experience the first hold, the first voice and the first sense of belonging. No one can replace you. You are a special and priceless gift that gives selflessly. On a special day like this we pause to show our appreciation and thanks for the countless sacrifices you made just to see us through. Sweet Mothers, Auntys, and Caretakers we will never forget all your suffering. Tenke (Thank you)

 

Good, tasty African dishes: Unreasonable Order

Good, tasty African dishes: Unreasonable Order: "On Friday evening an old client e-mailed a request for Moi-Moi that she wanted for the next day.In view of the work involved in preparing th..."

Unreasonable Order

On Friday evening an old client e-mailed a request for Moi-Moi that she wanted for the next day.In view of the work involved in preparing this delight we were both apprehensive but in agreement that Moi-Moi was a great addition to the menu.
Between the soaking, peeling, washing and blending of the black-eye peas the order was ready just in time soon after the reception started. Although most of the guests were new to this dish it made for great conversation and  friendship especially with a glass of wine. To my suprise a taste test by one of the other chefs resulted in a marriage proposal. Good food works wonders. It opens inner doors to the soul mind and body.

The mystery of black-eye peas, seasonings, spices delivered with a smile- Visit us on facebook at www.facebook.com/MyWifesHands    

Secrete recipes

Beans Akara- An exotic use of black-eye beans commonly known in West Africa as Beans Akara. a blend of black-eye peas, salt, white pepper, water and oil.



                                                Black-eye peas used to create an delicious tasting serving of Olehleh, A choice of vegetable oil or Palmoil as preferred for coloring and taste. A strategic blend of fish or ground beef, seasonings, spices and water. New recipes for your dinner table. 

Good, tasty African dishes: The Way We Were- Bitter Leaf/ Egusi soup

Good, tasty African dishes: The Way We Were- Bitter Leaf/ Egusi soup: "It’s the weekend. The menu is focused on Palava sauce aka Plasas and the starch/carbohydrate is foofoo. Among the choices for palavasuace in..."