Tambari

A PUBLICATION OF

SUNDAY, N O V E M B E R 20, 2016

Redefining femininity

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FASHION BEAUTY MEN’S STYL STYLE

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Amina Mohammed Baloni

Finding strength in perseverance

EDITOR’S NOTE

Hi, there!

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e have amazing content this week for you.

Pink is easily the most feminine colour on the planet. We all love pink. Wearing this bright and catchy colour says everything about a lady.

That she’s a woman and she is proud about it. It can be worn in different shades from baby pink, hot pink to fuchsia. It’s so hard to choose which shade is the best. But however you choose to style and wear this magnificent colour, I am sure you will definitely look splendid and pretty in it.

The arewa cap is a piece that completes your native outfit.

What’s a babban riga or a well tailored kaftan without a nice fitting arewa cap to go with it? It shows classiness and style not to mention it locks in that look of maturity too. Make sure you have quite number of great hulas to compliment all your native attires.

How do you get back that glow after you have given birth?

Well guess what? You have nothing to worry about because you can still achieve and get that breathtaking glow with just a few tips we have dished out for you on the beauty page.

In the culinary corner, we are cooking up a little bit of everything; main dish, dessert and a drink to go with it.

Delight your taste buds with the flavours from India with chicken curry and couscous to go with it. For the sweet tooth, apple fries and cream caramel sauce and the thirst quencher; fruit cocktail.

Our cover personality this week is Amina Baloni, a well-accomplished specialist in the medical professio She tells us all about her career, profession. life and much more in the detailed interview pag 3. on page H Have a marvelous week ahead.

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THE TEAM:: Amina Alhassan

* Faith Eje * Femi Mohammed

Writers

Designer

* Prisca Ekokuje-Emadu * Hafsah Abubakar Matazu

* Ballie Kafran

Ag. Editor

Cover Photos

* Shehu K. Goro

CONTENTS CULINARY CORNER // 32

Chicken curry and couscous FASHION // 29

Look pretty in Pink MEN’S STYLE

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Hula; A style of its own

* Pearls of wisdom compiled by Faith Ejeh

H E A LT H CO R N E R

Dr. Nathaniel Adewole, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada - FCT. MOBILE: 0803 803 9182 EMAIL: nadewole2013@gmail.com, CC: tambari@dailytrust.com

IS OPERATION NECESSARY IN TREATMENT OF KELOID? I had swelling on my lower abdomen. When I had a caesarean operation three years ago. I went to the hospital I was told it was keloid. Somebody told me it has to be removed by a minor operation while my doctor told me there is an injection for it.

Is it due to the fault of the surgeon? Please advise me on what to do, the swelling is embarrassing. Chioma, Kaduna From your description your doctor is right, it is likely to be keloid. Usually after operation especially what we called pfannesteil incision for Caesarean section the line of scar is almost invisible except with closer look. In few patients, the scar appears swollen which is known as hypertrophic scar. When it begins to grow bigger it becomes keloid.

It is not the surgical technique, it has to do with body reaction. And that is why removing it by operation is not the solution, it will grow again. The best way to manage it is by using injection like Kenalog.

MISSING IUCD I am forty five year old. I had IUCD ( Intrauterine Contraceptive Device) inserted eight years ago. I can’t feel it anymore. I have gone to the hospital several times to remove it without success. I have even gone to the oeprating theatre once yet the doctor could not remove it. What do I do please. Amina, Kano The diagnosis is missing IUCD. Can you do an ultrasound to see whether it can be located and if it is still intrauterine? Or if necessary an X-ray to locate it.

The easiest way of removal is by hysteroscopic removal. This allows direct view and location for easy retrieval with grasper.

Since you are in Kano, you can go to the endoscopic unit of the Amina Kano Teaching Hospital, kano. It is usually done as a day case.

HALF BODY SWEAT Sometimes, I sweat on half part of my body as in sweating on the right part and the left part is dry while sometimes vice versa. Usman, Abuja Well this is an unusual presentation. How old are you? Assuming is one side that is dry always maybe one will think of congenial abnormality. What I will suggest is that you see a physician.

DISCHARGE AFTER CERVICAL CERCLAGE Is it normal to have discharge after cerclage? Zainab, Minna There is discharge after cerclage. In pregnancy generally there is some form of discharge which is increased in patient who had cervical cerclage. In case the discharge is becoming heavy or associated with itching, it will need treatment Please, we encourge all who send because this is likely to be vaginal candidiasis. questions or contributions to include at Also if the discharge is no longer colurless like least their first name and town or city. brownish, then investigations should be done and Readers are also advised to copy the appropriate treatment given to avoid superimposed Tambari email address above while infection. writing in. Thank you - Editor

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FA S H I O N

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Look pretty in Pink

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by ESEOHE EBHOTA & FAITH EJEH

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earing pink can be stylish and attractive if done well. This is because it pairs well with just about every colour: white, cream, black, or brown. It is also one of the coolest ways to keep up with the latest fashion trends.

You can wear pink however you like whether in lace, lycra and suede. However wearing it also means

accessorizing what with the right kind of touch ups like bangles, purses, earrings and shoes.

You will certainly make heads turn with your style, poise and confident look when you step out in anything pink, be it at work, an evening event or a weekend outing.

Whatever way you choose to wear it, you are sure to look pretty in pink.

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PEARLS OF WISDOM PE Keep your heels, head and standards high - Coco Chanel Kee

AMINA MOHAMMED BALONI //

CO V E R

Finding Strength in Perseverance “God created women with a strength and resilience that can be harnessed to achieve whatever they set their minds to”. These are Dr. Amina’s word. Dr. Amina Mohmammed Baloni in her medical profession has demonstrated just that. Dr. Amina is a medical doctor, mother and wife. She started her career as a medical doctor in Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Kaduna and since then hasn’t held back. She draws her strength from helping people, especially her patients. Amina is a Fellow of the West African College of Physicians. She has attended courses in Health and development and obtained certification from World Bank Institute, London School of Tropical Medicine and lately she participated in a Leadership Development Programme at INSEAD in France. interview by AMINA ALHASSAN & PRISCA EKOKUJE-EMADU Introduction My name is Amina Mohammed Baloni, nee Aliko Mohammed. I am happily married to Saadu and I’m a mother of three wonderful children Aisha, Khadijah and Khalifa. I am the oldest in a wonderful family of eight siblings made up of six phenomenal women and an equally great man!

Educational background I am a proud alumnus of Kaduna Capital School, Class of 77. I attended one of the foremost secondary schools in Nigeria, Queens College Lagos, from there I proceeded to the UK in 1982 where I obtained my advanced level certificate and a deferred admission to read medicine. My father decided that I should not waste a year and I secured admission at University of Ibadan where I started at the College of Medicine. Unfortunately, I fell ill and missed most of my first year. I then moved to Ahmadu Bello University where I completed my medical degree in 1991.

I became a Fellow of the West African College of Physicians in 2004 and obtained an MPH from the University of Liverpool in 2011.

I have attended several courses in health and development and obtained certification from World Bank Institute, London School of Tropical Medicine and lately a Leadership Development Programme at INSEAD in France.

Career I started my working life as a house officer at the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital in Kaduna and served at the State House clinic, Hassan Usman Katsina House in Kaduna. I returned to ABUTH as a medical officer and proceeded to complete my residency training in Internal Medicine from 1995-2004 when I became a Consultant Physician and lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine of the University. I joined UNICEF and have been working there till date, first as an Immunization Officer and then a Health Specialist at the Kaduna Office.

Life Challenges Life is full of challenges; some are small, like having a flat tyre alone on a lonely road while some will test your strength. Professionally, I have had my share of challenges. These include, the setback I had of losing a year due to ill health which eventually turned to two years while I was struggling to settle down in the new environment. When

I was working towards the end of my residency, a group of us were asked to leave because of a new rule which said you had to complete residency in four years which was applied retroactively. So we got to work in the morning and were handed sack letters, this was extremely demoralizing as some people in the same situation were not asked to leave. Luckily for us, our terms of employment, which was tenured, meant we could not be sacked according to the new rule so we were reinstated and as God would have it, we all completed our residency six months later.

I have also had personal challenges which at the time they happened felt as if I could not overcome them but I persevered and found that I was stronger than I gave myself credit for.

What I have learnt is that a challenge is an opportunity for growth, it is how you manage that challenge that determines the outcome. You could wallow in self-pity or surmount it.

What my life lessons have been over the years Life is a continual lesson. One of them is that there are no short cuts; things will happen in their time and most times you have no power over them. I have learnt that there is no substitute for hard work, the value of honesty and integrity and a good name. One must always strive to do the right thing and give back to society.

We really have no control over where we are born, who our parents are or even which religion we are born into, so to discriminate on that basis is not only foolish but questioning the infinite wisdom of God who created us all.

Multitasking the home front and work I am blessed with a wonderful support system that allows me to be able to pursue my career. While training as a resident, my husband and my family (my mother and sisters and even close friends) supported

Life is a continual lesson.

One of them is that there are no short cuts; things will happen in their time and most times you have no power over them

me immensely, so I was able to sleep in the hospital, go for my exams in Ibadan without worrying that our children were not in good hands.

I travel a lot and my husband has remained very supportive and with the children now grown, it’s a bit easier. But I must say, it can be heart wrenching when you miss important dates in school or other family milestones because of work. It’s not easy but I try to make myself available for those important events, visiting days and try to be with them during their holidays.

You can have both a fulfilling career and a good family life but you have to work hard at it. For me the most important thing is my family and I have always taken career decisions with that in mind.

Most rewarding part of my career Helping people. As a clinician, I come across so many people, patients, their relatives and the most rewarding thing is, when you see your patients up and well as a result of your effort. Of course you lose patients especially in my field of specialisation but knowing you tried your best and realising that God is the ultimate healer helps you to cope.

I have had people walk up to me in many fora to thank me for looking after them or their parents and relatives, some of whom had passed on. A lot of the time, I do not even remember the people because of the volume of patients one has to see but it is always a humbling experience.

As a public health practitioner,

seeing policy makers taking the right decisions to support the health outcomes of the population as a result of advocacy and engagement is also very rewarding.

My aspirations growing up As a child, right from my primary school, I had always wanted to be a doctor. I can’t really say what convinced me to want to become one but it has always been something I wanted to be.

Other than that, I had no grand aspirations - finish school, settle down and have a career. When I was in secondary school, my plans did not extend beyond 1999 as it seemed then to be so far away!

Fond childhood memories I miss and cherish I miss the freedom of being a child with no worries. Riding on our bikes, playing with friends, getting into mischief around the neighbourhood; although as a child I was someone who didn’t want to be caught doing the wrong things and punished. I miss the Tom and Jerry movies my dad used to show us with his projector.

We used to go for picnics in the bush with several other families and spend time in the farm picking wild fruits. Our visits to the village to see our grandmother and grandfather in Misau and Maiduguri and how they used to pamper us, we learnt how to fetch water from the well and the ‘hawan sallah’ which was so colourful.

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CO V E R

// AMINA MOHAMMED BALONI

Most cherished gift The gift of good health, my husband, my children, my family and friends. I have been blessed by God and I am grateful to Him for His grace and mercies.

How I met my husband I can’t really say! We went to the same primary school though we were in different classes so we must have met but I really don’t remember him from then. We both grew up in Kaduna and had common friends and it wasn’t until I was in ABU that we met again, when he used to come and visit his friends.

What I cherish about him He has many wonderful attributes but I think the one that stands out to me is the fact that he is not someone who is consumed by ‘keeping up with the Joneses’. He is content with what he has and what he can do. He is also kind and a good friend.

Top five on my wish list This is difficult. I will like see all my children become happy and fulfilled adults; to visit the Taj Mahal, be financially secure, my country to reach its full potential, give back to society My favourite kind of music always on replay Old school, always. Though, I like most types of R&B, jazz, naija music etc.

First and last app I check everyday I am not someone who needs to be constantly switched on or enamored with social media but I usually check my messages in case something important has come through.

My favourite fashion items Earrings are a favorite of mine.

Flats or heels Depends on where I am going and for how long I will be on my feet.

When I was in the hospital and had to stand for long periods during the ward rounds, I wore more flat shoes.

I like to wear heels when I dress up as it completes your look! Now I wear more wedges and platforms as they are more stable and less telling on your ankles and knees Most expensive fashion accessory Maybe my earrings or handbag, depends on which I am wearing.

What I wouldn’t be caught wearing A Lurex fabric!

Best travel destination I love to travel, though I don’t like to fly but so far I loved the Maldives, it was a place I had always dreamt of visiting and after the tsunami in 2003, I decided to go before another tsunami buried it forever. It’s so beautiful, it looks unreal! It is also very secluded, quiet and a wonderful place to rest and rejuvenate.

How I love to relax I love to go to the spa and unwind, for over 20 years I used to go to a ladies only day spa in London but

I like to be fashionable but am not a slave to fashion. I prefer simple understated styles to loud colours and garish designs it has closed now. Everywhere I go in the world, I sample the spa available. I also like to read but I have not been doing much of that lately.

My favourite saying It’s a variation of ‘this too shall pass’, in Hausa; ‘komai mai wuce wa ne’ another on is ‘just do it’.

Favourite meal Seafood and salads, pastries too.

What style means to me Simplicity and knowing what suits you. I like to be fashionable but am not a slave to fashion. I prefer simple understated styles to loud colours and garish designs. g g Favourite p perfume, designer bag and shoes I am nott really into designer uy what I like and labels, I buy eally bothered by I am not really ned it or whether who designed hion. As long as it is in fashion. it is good quality and gives value for money. I’m good to go. dvice that Mum’s advice stuck with me over the years m was My mum ar so particular oing about us doing hing. the right thing.

She taughtt us ectful to be respectful and treat ll. people well.

She taughtt y us humility and not to overstep our bounds. e There were gs many things n and as children lts young adults n’t she wouldn’t uch let us do, such as borrow from her orr ple, other people, especially clothes or ns possessions he because she ou believed you should be content with what you here have and there was a time e for and a place g. everything. ys Nowadays anything goes, ave children have a sense of nt entitlement which is appalling.

They also ow do not know the value of

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Dr. Amina with husband and children anything because they have not been taught that what you are given is not a right but a privilege.

I am eternally grateful to my parents for bringing us up the way they did.

Favourite sport, colour and weather I love swimming although I don’t do much of it these days due to my schedule.

My favorite colour is brown alth lthough h I llike ike whi ik hite as wel although white well.

I love the beginning o of the rainy season when the leaves, trees and grass look so green, vibrant and alive and flowers begin to bloom.

Favorite day of the w week Friday, because it’s th the beginning of the wee weekend!

My beauty routine r I invest in my skin. I use a good moisturizer and cleanser. I a am not into heavy makeup so I usually use a powder, e eyeliner and a ne neutral lipstic lipstick with lots of Va Vaseline fo for my li lips.

My ro role models I have a few, my paren parents who have taught me the va value of family and service; rrespect for fellow human beings irrespe irrespective of who they ar are and their honesty a and integrity. Nelso Nelson Mandela, for hi his wonderful unbr unbroken spir sp irit it a nd h is ccapacity a spirit and his to let go of bitte bitterness.

Hajiya Amina Mohammed, tthe Honourable M Minister of Environme Environment, Hajiya Rabi D Duba and Queen A Amina of zaria, for her strength an and leadership leadership. Also, Mrs Dola Dolapo Osinbajo for her poise and charisma charisma.

My advice to young and ambitious ladies who aspire for greatness First, they should believe in themselves and in their abilities.

There is nothing that they cannot do.

God created women with a strength and resilience that can be harnessed to achieve whatever they set their minds to. They should work hard to achieve their goals and not rely on their gender to open doors for them.

Often, women with the same or better abilities than men have to work harder to earn respect because people believe mostly that you got there because someone did you a favour. The society also does not absolve you of your role as a woman in the home as a mother or wife so it’s really an uphill task but it can be done and many women are doing it. They should also be supportive of other women and mentor those coming behind them.

There will be hard and difficult times but they should persevere and keep at it, in the end it will be worth it. They should try to make the right choices for the right reasons and generally manage the situations they find themselves in for the better.

My take on gender equality I believe that God created us equal as human beings though he gave us different roles to play. The Almighty does not discriminate among His creations and has given us the ability to contribute equally in all spheres of life. I know most men think of gender equality as women wanting to take over, but surely there is room for every one of us, men and women, to thrive.

I do not believe that we should deny women what they are entitled to purely on the fact that they are women. If they do not merit a position and are unable to meet the set criteria for attaining that position or thing then that’s different but to say it’s because of their gender is unacceptable to me.

I have wonderful parents who did not deny all of their seven daughters any opportunity because we were female and today all of us are excelling in our chosen fields. I teach my daughters and son that they are unique and wonderful and that they can do anything they set their minds to and no one should tell them they can’t.

If we continue to shut out half of the world because they are female, then surely whatever humanity can achieve is diminished.

Looking back, what I would tell a younger me Nothing is ever as bad as it seems and that truly time is a great healer. I will tell myself to pursue my dreams and not be afraid to fail. Life is what you make it, you can choose to worry about what you can’t do or get on with what you can do! And most importantly trust and believe in God to guide you and your ability to manage your life.

KIDDIES WORLD

Stylish kiddies byy H HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU

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t’s that time of the year again and the holiday season is fast approaching. It is only a matter of time before the little ones will be expecting new outfits for the festivities. expe We all a love seeing our childrens’ cute happy happ faces smiling up when mummy or daddy gets them a new pair of da clothes. cloth The varieties to choose from may be endless but if you know what’s in style sty and what you child loves, you will definitely know exactly what you d will w ll want wi w to pick out for the kids. Don’t forget forge to pick out great shoes to match!

DRESSING UP YOUR BABY DR Aren’t babies just so adorable? Babies Ar have a place in everyone’s heart. But dressing dress up your newborn or little toddler todd can be tricky at times but if you keep a few things in mind, choosing clothes cloth and dressing your baby will be fun aand keep your baby giggling for longer. longe •

Dress your baby according to his/her body type: This is quite important because ill fitted clothing on babies causes tightness around their nappy area a and can cause ca nappy rashes. Your

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baby’s nappy needs to breathe too.

Play with patterns: Whether it may be stripes or polka dots, play around with the patterns just as long as they are all within the same colour range.

Bibs: What’s the point of dressing your baby up all so cute if they are going to ruin it with dribble or food? Try as much as you can to dress your baby in a matching bib so that his/her outfit stays nice and clean.

Make sure you get the right shoe size: Do you know your baby’s’ right shoe size? You don’t want a scenario where you’re out with your baby and he/she is crying because their feet hurts.

Make sure you get your baby the right pair of shoes or a size bigger.

Today, our Kiddies world debuts and we shall be bringing you interesting articles, fun facts and lot of exciting stories as it relates to children. You are sure to get latest kiddies fashion trends, baby care, feeding and health amongst other interesting things. We will also showcase latest brand in kiddies fashion, baby diapers etc. Welcome to Tambari Kiddies World! - Editor

Whatever you decide to get your our child, make sure re it is one that keep ep them smiling and nd stylish.

with HAFSAH ABUBAKAR R MATAZU

Treating nappy rash

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lmost all babies experience nappy rash either at one point or the other.

Here are some easy steps to treat it e easily and effectively.

Check your baby’s diaper every hour to s if it is wet and change it straight away see Your baby’s buttocks needs air so try fa fastening his/her nappy loosely to allow air

to circulate freely.

Use lukewarm water to and a mild soap to wash your baby’s buttocks at least 3 times a day.

Apply a barrier cream such as Vaseline or oil such as castor or olive oil thinly after each nappy change.

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LU X U R Y L I V I N G // TRENDS // STYLE

BoConcept; the fine blend of contemporary taste and timelessness

by HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU

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Located on the ground floor of Jabi Lake Mall, the moment you make your way into the store, you already know the furniture on display is nothing like you will find in any other furniture store around.

The Danish furniture chain has been in existence since 1952. It opened their first store outside Denmark in Paris, France in 1993 and now boast of 260 stores across 60 different countries.

Now, the contemporary Danish designs have been introduced right here in Nigeria. The brand’s expertise at providing quality urban furniture and interior design services for their vast range of customers explains how and why they have thrived and been able to remain right on top. With a concept where creativity meets skill, BoConcept is more of a crossover between art and design.

Its concept of color coordination and customization leaves you in awe as soon as you step into the store. From

the positioning of the various furniture items and accessories on display, the subtle hues, the luxurious materials to the coziness of the atmosphere makes it feel like you have fallen into an image of your dream home.

There is a quote that goes “simplicity is the ultimate sophistication” and there isn’t a better a moment to use this quote if not now. BoConcept caters for the needs of people that appreciate every small detail and design yet have a great taste for bold, modern, trendy and top-notch furniture.

If you are worrying about the price range, BoConcept focuses mostly on your first and foremost design preferences. After that, you choose according to what works for you and your budget with guaranteed quality in return. This is one brand that is different in every way and has come to make its mark here in Nigeria as it has unfailing before with many countries across various continents too. Let your furniture make that striking and extraordinary impression for you. Let BoConcept make that style statement for you.

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TRENDS // STYLE //

Jazz up your outfit with fancy belts

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by HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU

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e all remember the days when using belts around your shirts and dresses were the in-thing and then the trend d suddenly went under. But guess what? Yes that trend iss very much back with a pop and flare.

This time around, the details are not limited to just belts but also ribbons, ribbons satin sashes, lace material sown onto the gown and the list goes oes on. It nicely compliments your outfit and gives you a slimmer look too. ni o.

Complete your look with the waist detail of your choice. You are sure Com re to look fancy and sassy in them. em.

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Khadija dija

PEARLS OF WISDOM

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Fashion is the armor to survivee the reality of everyday life - Bill Cunningh TAMBARI TAMB BAR AR RI SUNDAY SUNDAY, N O V E M B E R 20, 2016 PAGE 34

M E N’ S S T Y L E // TRENDS // STYLE // PERSONALITIES

Hula; a style of its own

by FEMI MOHAMMED

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he Hula (embroidered cap) dates way back in the history of Northern Nigeria but it suddenly seems to have taken the centre stage in the fashion world.

These colorful caps often blend perfectly with the plainly designed flowing gowns (baban riga and tazarce) worn by men of class. These embroidered caps have as a result, become a nationwide fashion statement.

The various colours in which these Hulas come offer a large pool of choices as to which blends perfectly with the attire it’s complimenting.

The Hula sure has a style of its own and when paired with the right outfit can give you the edge in fashion.

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PEARLS OF WISDOM

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C U L I N A R Y RECIPE //

Chicken curry and couscous

by HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU

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hicken curry is a popular dish that hails from India and can be enjoyed with many different foods from rice, bread and pasta. We’ve chosen to serve this savoury delicacy with couscous. The recipe is quite simple yet the taste is heavenly.

INGREDIENTS • 1 cup water • 1 cup couscous • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1 medium onion, diced • 3 garlic cloves, minced • 2 large carrots, cut into strips

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1 cup golden raisins 1 tablespoon curry powder 2 lbs grilled chicken (cubed) 1 cup coconut milk 1 pinch salt to taste 1 pinch pepper, to taste 3 scallions thinly sliced

DIRECTIONS - In a small saucepan, bring water to boil. Turn off heat. Add couscous, stir once, then cover and allow it to sit.

- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion, garlic, carrots and raisins and sauté until onions are

just tender for about 5 minutes.

- Add curry powder and cook, stirring often for 3 minutes. Add chicken and coconut milk and bring to a simmer and season with salt and pepper.

- Transfer couscous to a large serving bowl and fluff with a fork.

Add scallions and toss to combine. Ladle the chicken curry over the couscous. Serve.

With additional information from the internet

Apple fries with cream caramel sauce dip

by HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU pple fries are such a turning brown warming dessert and - In a shallow dish, put a an absolute favourite layer of flour. Pull the apples for kids. You can make this out of the buttermilk, mix every once in a while as a one at a time and lightly coat all sides in the flour. sweet treat for the family.

- When oil is hot, gently place coated apples into the INGREDIENTS oil so they are not touching.

4 to 5 tart apples 1 cup buttermilk When the bottom side begins 1 ½ cup sugar to turn golden, flip over 1 cup flour and brown the second side.

Vegetable oil for frying Quickly remove to a tray Cinnamon and sugar to lined with paper towels to taste soak up excess oil and allow 1 cup of whipped cream to cool. Sprinkle immediately 1 cup caramel sauce with cinnamon and sugar while they are hot.

DIRECTIONS - For the dip, mix together - In a frying pan, heat the whipped cream and half vegetable oil for frying. cup of sugar until completely - Mix together the blended then stir in the buttermilk and sugar in a caramel sauce. Place into a medium size bowl. Peel and bowl for dipping and drizzle a slice apples and add them to little extra caramel sauce over the buttermilk mixture as you the top. Serve. go to prevent the apples from

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Fruit Cocktail

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his refreshing drink is a favourite for everyone because it has almost a bit of every fruit. You can also twist and change the fruits and use the ones that you prefer.

INGREDIENTS 1 oz orange juice 1 oz grapefruit juice 1 oz passion-fruit juice 1 oz mango juice 1 oz pineapple juice 1/4 oz lime juice 1/2 oz kiwi syrup

DIRECTIONS Shake with a glassful of broken ice and pour unstrained into tall glasses.

Garnish with fruits and serve.

FROM THE EDITOR: Would you like to win something special from the Tambari Team? Then, this is your chance, send in your recipes to tambari@dailytrust. com. Every week, the featured recipe gets to win a special gift from us. Please include your full name, picture of yourself and the recipe. I’m looking forward to seeing your tantalising recipes.

Our Tambari Super Chef Series will continue next week. You could be one of them.

Keep sending in your recipes.

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B E AU T Y

Getting your glow back after childbirth

BODY HAIR SKIN

by PRISCA EKOKUJE-EMADU

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eing pregnant, carrying the baby and eventually having the newborn is a beautiful experience in every woman’s life. As always, nothing good comes easy, this also is applicable in pregnancy.

In pregnancy, many changes happen in and outside the body.

One major change that women are faced with is what happens to the skin. Hormones and the release of estrogens can make a woman’s skin look dull and less attractive.

Some women experience acne, rashes, enzyme, pigmentation, stretch marks, puff eyes and nose and dark circles. These changes can be a huge problem for some women after birth. It is however important to note that some women find it easy to get back

their glow after childbirth, while for some it becomes a huge problem. Here are some few tips for those finding it not so easy.

- Eat veggies and fruits: Vegetables and fruits are known to have the amount of vitamins that can help to replenish the skin and keep it hydrated.

- Scrub: You can use a chemical agent that is suitable for your skin or just go with natural scrubs. This would help exfoliate the skin and give it the desired glow.

- Visit the spa: Getting professional handing after childbirth is a big yes after delivery. This would not only soothe the entire body but make you relaxed, which is an added plus for a shining skin - Get a massage: This could help in relieving nerves,

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but must be done by a professional and when your doctor says you can go ahead with it.

- Drink more water: This would help in keeping your skin hydrated, hence eradicating all unwanted blemishes caused by pregnancy.

- Exercise: This also requires the approval of your doctor. tor. Exercising could help p in reducing some of the puffiness and excess weight ght gained during pregnancy. gnancy.

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DO YOU KNOW... IN PREGNANCY THE RELEASE OF EXCESSIVE SEBUM THAT KEEPS THE SKIN SUPPLE, DUE TO HIGHER LEVELS OF HORMONES, CAN LEAD TO PORES BECOMING BLOCKED, RESULTING IN GREASY SKIN AND SPOTS?

FA S H I O N N E W S // FASHION compiled by PRISCA EKOKUJE-EMADU

Style Temple, DZNY and Aisha Abubakr showcase latest collection

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tyle temple, DZNY and Aisha Abubakr recently showcased their collection at a private viewing. This was done at the Lagos Fashion and Design Week 2016 with stylist, style editors, photographers and other enthusiast who were in attendance, to get a firsthand view on the brands new designs for the season.

Some of those present are Diana Opoti, Godson Ukaegbu of Mania Magazine, Emmanuel Oyeleke, Romeo Shagba, African Lariena, Russell Solomon, Rhoda Ebun, Richard Akuson, Grace Alex of T2Pitchy were among those present for the day.

The designers gave information on what inspired their designs and what led to making such designs. Some of the designs displayed included puff hand gowns, cat suits, off shoulder gowns with detailed embellishments and more.

Dressmoutlet to host President Buhari

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Eloy Awards set to hold

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loy Awards is set to hold its 8th edition on 27th November. The award show organized by Exquisite magazine is geared at recognizing and awarding designers and other women in entertainment who have done remarkably well. Some of the nominees that would be awarded this year include, Wanger Ayu, Tubo, Trish O, Fablane by Derin, Rikaoto by me.

Tewa Onasanya, editor in chief of Exquisite magazine stated some of

the criteria for which nominees were picked, “The criteria for the ELOY Awards focuses on the character of the individual, her ability and achievements and how her work impacts the Nigerian society, through Direct and Indirect leadership, Service, Commitment, Achievement, Integrity and Character and we look forward to celebrating all nominees and winners and all women”. This year’s edition would be anchored by Mimi Onalaja and Layole Oyatodun.

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ashion retailer, Dressmoutlet has announced its plan to host President Buhari who is to lead distinguished Nigerians to their event. The event themed cocktails and dresses would be held in December. Fashion enthusiast, leaders, shopper’s celebrities and designers are expected to be in attendance.

According to Olatorera Oniru, the CEO of Dressmeoutlet, “Cocktails and Dresses champions the

revolution of the fashion and beauty industry in Nigeria and Africa. Beyond the entertainment and sales exhibition, Dressmeoutlet.com continues to retail the very best of Made-in-Africa and promote the commercial potentials and economic benefits of the fashion and beauty industries in Africa.”

The fashion outlet also revealed that, there would be a dispatch of print tote bags for customers who place orders above N25,000 online before black Friday.