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Zainab Marwa
‘Be content, even if your dreams don’t come through’ Hi there!
T
his week, Tambari offers many interesting topics for your reading pleasure. Our Culinary segment has some tips on how to cook a delicious pumpkin soup. Also, check out our
Etiquette corner, where we will be talking about what to do when you move to a new neighbourhood. In the Health section, we will be educating you on the dangers of eating late at night. We will also be giving you tips on how to protect your skin this harmattan season in the
Beauty segment. Our cover personality is Barr. Zainab Marwa, a lawyer and founder of the Aspire Women Forum, through which she promotes gender equality. – Amina Alhassan Editor CALL: 0818 7703733 EMAIL: tambari@dailytrust.com
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ETIQUETTE
What to do when you move to a new neighbourhood by MOYOSOLUWA OLORUNSOLA
M
oving into a new neighborhood can be tedious and worrisome. It can be worrisome because you are moving to a new place where you have to make new friends. And making new friends can be hard. It is quite easy to offend your new neighbours by doing something unknowingly. But there are ways you can assimilate yourself into your new community without stepping on toes. Here are things to do when moving to a new neighbourhood. Introduce yourself to your neighbours: Do not wait for your new neighbours to ask or wonder who you are. Some people are very cautious of their environment; and they might end up calling the police on you. So, it is better to meet your neighbours. That makes you and the neighbour feel at ease. It also doesn’t hurt to make new friends that may eventually help you in
the h future. f Check out local establishments: You would need to know your environment very well. You need to walk around to know the nearest gym, market, petrol station, hospital, police station, supermarket, pharmacy, bank and other important establishments you may need. These may come in handy in emergencies. Know the rules that govern that environment: You need to be aware of the rules that govern your new environment so as not to step on toes. Ignorance, they say, is not an excuse. If bikes don’t come in at a certain time, you need to know so you don’t get stranded. You could ask your neighbours to fill you in.
WORTHY OF NOTE: TREAT EVERYONE WITH RESPECT, YOU DON’T WANT TO MAKE ENEMIES IN YOUR NEW NEIGHBOURHOOD
How to make pumpkin soup by MOYOSOLUWA OLORUNSOLA
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umpkin is very useful as it can be used to do different things. You can use it to make porridge and even decorations. It is used during Halloween for decorations. In addition to the above, it can be used to make soup. Here is how to make pumpkin soup. Ingredients • 2 tablespoons of olive oil • 1 medium yellow onion (very finely chopped) • 3 cloves of garlic (grated) • 1 can of pumpkin purée (about 2 cups) • 2 tablespoons of fresh thyme leaves, plus more for serving • 3/4 teaspoon of kosher salt • 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin • 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper • 1/8 teaspoon of ground ginger • 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
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2 cups of low-sodium vegetable broth 2 tablespoons of maple syrup 2 tablespoons of heavy cream Toasted pumpkin seeds and flaky sea salt for serving (optional)
Directions Heat some olive oil in a pan over medium heat till it simmers. Add chopped onions and garlic to it and leave to simmer for about four minutes. Add the pumpkin puree, salt, thyme, ginger, black pepper and cayenne pepper to the olive oil. Leave to steam for about five minutes. Add the vegetable broth to the mixture and cook for four minutes, while stirring. Do this until the mixture starts to bubble. Put off the heat and add heavy cream and maple syrup to it. Stir properly after adding. You can blend this mixture by transferring to a blender. You can use immersion blender to blend to desired consistency. Garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds if you like and your pumpkin soup is ready.