al's creations

There are many different types of commercial pineapple jams to be had, some good, some bad and others terrible. Most contain preservatives and other unhealthy stuff which isn't good for your gene...

https://alscreations.blogspot.com/2018/06/the-tastiest-pineapple-ginger-jam.html

Pepper soup is a Nigerian staple enjoyed in every part of the country. You can find it in every roadside restaurant called buka and there are even special pepper soup "joints" where one can find ...

https://alscreations.blogspot.com/2018/06/vegetable-pepper-soup.html

Do you know anyone who doesn't like cheesecake? I don't! And there are so many variations that often it is very difficult to decide which one to make. There are those with crusts or without, bake...

https://alscreations.blogspot.com/2018/06/mango-cheese-cakes.html

There are many names for cottage cheese and lots of different uses. I am sure each country has their own version, but one thing they all have in common is the method of preparation. Basically i...

https://alscreations.blogspot.com/2018/05/homemade-cottage-cheese.html

As long as the mango season lasts I shall post recipes containing them to show how wonderfully versatile they are. Today it will be mango curd. Mango curd, great on toast, excellent with panc...

https://alscreations.blogspot.com/2018/05/extra-fine-mango-curd.html

Clafoutis is a simple baked dish traditionally made with cherries and is of French origin. Similar dishes can be found in various European cuisines using a different fruit in season. To give it a...

https://alscreations.blogspot.com/2018/05/easy-mango-clafoutis.html

The season is now in full swing and all the varieties of mangoes are available in the markets. For this delicious recipe you want to buy some larger mangoes, preferably those with a pink blush, ...

https://alscreations.blogspot.com/2018/05/sunshine-in-jar-mango-compote.html

Coasters in different shapes and materials can be found in almost every home, on the breakfast table,  the coffee tray or the garden table. They are used to protect the furniture from the heat o...

https://alscreations.blogspot.com/2018/04/easy-crochet-coasters.html

The last post gave you a recipe for a delectable mango jam but today I will show you a lovely variation which I call mango preserve. Searching high and low for the correct name I finally decided ...

https://alscreations.blogspot.com/2018/04/delicious-mango-preserve.html

The mango season is finally here and it is time to preserve as much of the fruit as possible, so we can enjoy the taste not only now but during the rest of the year when mangoes are not available...

https://alscreations.blogspot.com/2018/04/mango-jam.html

Cycas or sago palms are beautiful plants dating back to the age of dinosaurs. They resemble ferns when young and look almost like palm trees when more mature. Cyca revoluta with a double tru...

https://alscreations.blogspot.com/2018/04/cyca-revoluta-sago-palm.html

Bread is a staple in practically every country on earth and over time recipes have evolved to make this everyday food more special for various festivals, seasons and holidays. And Easter breads a...

https://alscreations.blogspot.com/2018/03/easter-bread-nests.html

When I was little I was always looking forward to Easter because of the various decorations we children could make to herald the spring. There is one in particular I have never forgotten and that...

https://alscreations.blogspot.com/2018/03/easter-egg-vases.html

Easter is fast approaching and the time to create some decorations for the festivities has come. Today I want to show you something a little different from the usual. Easter eggs made of wire and...

https://alscreations.blogspot.com/2018/03/jewelled-easter-eggs.html

While there is snow and ice in much of the northern hemisphere with freezing temperatures to match, south of the Tropic of Cancer we are waiting for the rains to give some relief from the heat. P...

https://alscreations.blogspot.com/2018/03/tropical-splendour.html

Agbalumo Jelly In my last post I told you that some more ideas concerning agbalumo (white star apple/African star apple) were floating around in my head. Using the same drink as previously c...

https://alscreations.blogspot.com/2018/02/more-dessert.html

I can't say I know anyone who does not like dessert. Either at the end of a meal or as a little treat anytime! There is such a huge variety of sweet concoctions that it is often difficult to deci...

https://alscreations.blogspot.com/2018/02/dessert-anyone-blancmange-with.html

Valentine's day is round the corner, but here is a delicious treat which can still be made in time. I speak of chocolate covered fondant hearts. Easy to make and easy to eat! Guaranteed! Almo...

https://alscreations.blogspot.com/2018/02/a-heart-for-your-valentine.html

The large bottle of the agbalumo drink from yesterday's post didn't last long, so I decided to make more. I also thought if I could improve on it. Because I had read about using sugarcane instead...

https://alscreations.blogspot.com/2018/02/agbalumo-drink-version-2.html

A couple of weeks ago my daughter sent me a picture of a glass of juice, unusual juice! Made from a fruit which is in season from November/December to March/April and usually just eaten as is. It...

https://alscreations.blogspot.com/2018/02/agbalumo-drink-version-1.html

Just a short while ago was New Year and now we are already in February! This is the time that many countries in the world prepare feverishly  to get the last costumes and floats ready and everyt...

https://alscreations.blogspot.com/2018/02/mardi-gras-shrove-tuesday-fasching.html

A few years ago my little granddaughter was given a small bulb to plant and take care of as part of a summer school project. She nurtured it diligently and soon the first leaves started growing b...

https://alscreations.blogspot.com/2018/01/new-blossoms-for-new-year.html

The festivities are over for a while and the few extra calories one indulged in here and there while preparing all the delicious things are now orbiting the waistline in the form of unwanted kil...

https://alscreations.blogspot.com/2018/01/happy-new-year.html

Christmas is upon us and this recipe is coming very late indeed! Luckily this is a wonderful cake not only for Christmas but New Year as well and any other occasion in the year! 🎄🎄🎄ðŸŽ...

https://alscreations.blogspot.com/2017/12/kings-cake.html

To bake cookies for Christmas is a centuries old tradition dating back to the Middle Ages! Today I want to share one of the old recipes with you, not from that long ago but over a hundred years o...

https://alscreations.blogspot.com/2017/12/cinnamon-stars-century-ago.html