Pumpkin Butter Pancakes

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I have said it before, I hated pumpkin almost all my life. Growing up I’m not sure which kid did not hate pumpkin. In November 2012 I decided to try a few recipes with pumpkin. I did a butternut soup, pumpkin bread, pumpkin french toast all which people loved. Anyone who tasted it and anyone who made it for their family absolutely loved it. It’s amazing to have veggies mixed in your deserts and breakfast. It’s a great way to make your kids eat their vitamins too.

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Tippy Tuesday: Basic Utensils You Need in Your Home

 

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So, You just moved out of home eeeh? and you are looking at your kitchen that is so empty, nothing like moms and you are wondering where on earth do I start???? When I first lived alone I was 20 years old. I had just started Uni in one of our local Universities. Mum packed me a few items from home. Sufurias (pots), a pan, some mwikos (wooden cooking spoon), kinives, 2 plates, etc.

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Tippy Tuesday: How to Freeze Fruits and Veggies

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I love tips that make my life easier or help me save a shilling or two. I love freezing. I freeze a lot. I freeze fruits, blanched veggies, bread (both dough and baked), cake, meat balls etc.

Freezing is great. It a good way of having good supply of seasonal fruit through out the year. My freezer  is always full of mangoes and berries. I freeze them in Jan and another batch in March and this lasts me all through to October when we have mangoes in season again.

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