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his week, Tambari presents interesting topics to its esteemed readers. Our Culinary segment features tips on how to cook cauliflower soup. Cauliflower is an edible vegetable that most people do not know makes a delicious
soup. This week’s segment will reveal the secret of making cauliflower soup. Also, check out our Etiquette corner, where we will be talking about things not to do in an office setting. In the Health section, we will be telling you if roll-ons and perfumes are harmful to children or not. In the Beauty segment, we will also be giving you tips on fruit-
based oils that are beneficial to the skin. Our cover personality, wife of the executive governor of Bauchi State, shared her experiences as wife of a former minister, now governor. – Amina Alhassan Editor CALL: 0818 7703733 EMAIL: tambari@dailytrust.com
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What not to do in an office setting by MOYOSOLUWA OLORUNSOLA b
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workplace is where a lot of people spend most of their hours in a day. It is, therefore, wise that everyone tries their best to create a conducive work environment for their colleagues. There are behaviours that are not acceptable in the workplace. Here are some tips on what not to do in an office setting. Don’t take angry and dramatic calls: Doing this might be uncomfortable for your colleagues as you are subjecting them to emotional torture. It is better to take such calls in private or save it when you get home. Don’t gossip about your colleagues: This is a very bad idea, regardless of how tempting it may be. You may be spreading false information that might eventually get to the person of interest. You may cause problems at work by
gossiping, it. gossiping so avoid it Don’t hit on your boss, colleague or employer: This will most likely end badly, so do not do it. This might lead to awkward situations, including lawsuits. If one is not careful, one may need to resign or get fired as a result. Also, dating outside the office is better than office romance. Don’t respond when angry: It is very advisable to have control over your anger. Words are like eggs, when we say them we can’t take them back. Always remember this when angry in the office. Find respectable ways of cooling off, but refrain from talking back when angry.
WORTHY OF NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO THINK BEFORE ACTING IN THE WORKPLACE.
How to make cauliflower soup by MOYOSOLUWA OLORUNSOLA
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auliflower is a vegetable which is high in fibre. It also enhances weight loss in people who are looking to lose some of that extra weight. Regardless of how you feel about this flower, the recipe for making it into soup will change your mind. Ingredients • 1 medium head cauliflower (broken into florets) • 1 medium carrot (shredded) • 1/4 cup of chopped celery • 2-1/2 cups of water • 2 teaspoons of chicken bouillon or 1 vegetable bouillon cube • 3 tablespoons of butter • 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour • 3/4 teaspoon of salt • 1/8 teaspoon of pepper
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2 cups of milk 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of hot pepper sauce (optional) Recipe Cut the cauliflower into pieces. Chop the carrots and celery and add in a pot. Put some water in it and bouillon and boil. Leave it to simmer for 15 minutes or until the vegetable is tender. Do not drain the water from the mixture. Put butter in another pan and melt it. Put in flour, salt and pepper while stirring. Stir to avoid lumps. Add milk to this mixture gradually. Leave it to cook while stirring, until the mixture is thickened; then reduce the heat. Add cheese to the milk and flour mixture until it melts. You can add hot pepper soup if you want. This is totally optional. Then add the mixture to your cauliflower, celery and carrot mixture and your cauliflower soup is ready.