Hi, welcome to my virtual kitchen.
My name is Lola and this is the space where I share my fast, easy family-friendly meals!
I’m the wife of one amazing man who despite his busy schedule takes his time to be the photographer and the tech guy behind this blog plus, he’s my number one fan: And I’m the mom to three adorable kids all under the age of 10 who loves to dictate the meals I make (super busy momma!).
A little bit of background
I was born and raised in Nigeria and this has a great influence on what I cook and how I cook. I use a global approach to cooking which helps to expand the palate. I mainly cook from scratch using fresh and minimally processed produce, and everyday cost-effective, ingredients that are readily available in your pantry or can easily be sourced in your local grocery.
My passion for cooking started at a very early age. My dad thinks it’s about 6 years but I literally met myself cooking so I can’t say the exact age I started. However, what I’m sure of is that the passion and love I have for food from my childhood days to date have not yet changed, in fact, it has continued to grow.
I’m a self-taught baker, though my late grandmother was a baker and my aunt does the same for a living, however, I did not learn any of my skills from them so I guess it runs in the blood!
I studied Geology and mineral Science for my first degree but never worked with it (by choice). I got my first job as a Company Restaurant manager before moving to the states to join my husband. When I got to the states, I knew I wanted to grow my passion and I had to choose between cooking and sewing (Yes I sew!). I chose cooking and blogging has since become my outlet to share my recipes.
Other things you might want to know
I cooked my first meal for a crowd of about 20 people at the age of 8.
My love for sewing still remains and I still sew anytime I’m less busy.
I’m quite shy. You may not notice it if you had not known me over 10 years ago because I’m getting better.
I have a weakness for freshly baked goods – I think I got that from my Grandma who worked as a baker throughout her lifetime. So you will find a whole lot of baking recipes on this platform like my super soft bread rolls, no-knead bread rolls. sweet milk bread, Meat pies, and much more.
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I do hope you enjoy your stay here. xoxo
Thanks alot chef Lola… I’m hoping to prepare mine this weekend
Hi ma
Great Job ma..am one of your biggest fan, but i follow your page secretly. I love cooking, and baking and catering as a whole.. looking forward to futhering in it.
Surprisingly i am currently studying geology in the university in Nigeria here, so you see we have things in common. Smiles
Your recipes are really simple and easy one can do it within a snap
I really love your work ma..and i hope to see you or get to work with or under you someday, smiles…Great Job ma
My regards to your family.
Hey, geo fellow ❤️❤️❤️… so glad to have you here. Thank you for your nice words and I wish you the very best in all your endeavors. Hopefully, we may have the opportunity to get to work together in the nearest future.
You just too lovely that u are everywhere I go, my worst fears of how to cook is always solved here at ur website.
Thanks for your idea of sharing ur awesome knowledge.
in your video you don’t use the milk or the rest of the water!!
Hi Rick, which recipe video are you reffering to? Can you kindly leave your question on the recipe page you are referring to. Thank.
Thanks for this recipe, will definitely try it this Xmas period.
Dear Lola
Thanks for being such a great blessing. I have really gained a lot from you .
Kindly send me recipe on our to prepare plantain puddies.. T thank you for your prompt reply.
Love this video Lola.
It’s Friday here and I wanted to do something with my kids after school. I chose chin chin and came across your video. we’re about to hit the kitchen now. 🙂
love your story- I love cooking myself and have taught myself over the years. I put my own spin to a lot that I cook, to fit my style (healthy) and taste.
I have 3 kids as well 10 and under. I absolutely dislike processed meat and other processed foods that are just better off whole. I’m passionate about nutrition.
Many thanks- will let you know it things turned out for us. 🙂
Much blessings to you & your family 🙂
I stumbled upon here by accident, or maybe it was divine intervention since I love your blog and I have been digging through your recipes and I can’t wait to start trying them out. Kudos to your photographer/husband, as a photographer myself, I can see the talent and skill he is applying to these images.
Aww…thanks scott, your kind feedback is really appreciated.
Pls can I use evaporated full cream as whipping cream
Yes; whipping cream is heavier, but you can certainly use evaporated milk in its place. Of course the final results will be slightly different. But I have used evaporated milk to make an Alfredo sauce. It worked well.
Delicious and what a blessing. Thank you for your gift.
Wow nice one ma
Ur method of cooking is so lovely More power to ur elbow ma
Thank you Jummy ❤️