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* TEA PARTY ESSENTIALS, RECIPES & HOSTING TIPS !
Who doesn’t love a great Tea Party ! Here are the Tea Party recipes from my
“Afternoon Tea Party” video on youtube. As you may know I love hosting a
good party or setting a beautiful table even if it’s…
* July 11, 2020
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* MY EXPERIENCE WITH RACISM
What do you see when you look at this picture? Be honest. Do you just see
Black people? Africans? Foreigners? Non-Americans? Or do you see a family of
proud immigrants, Black excellence; or Wakanda might possibly be a real
place? …
* June 23, 2020
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* RAISING INTROVERTED KIDS WHEN YOU ARE AN EXTROVERT !
It is interesting how we can all be related, live together and yet be very
different. My husband Kenton will tell you he is an introvert although when
required he can be talkative and engaging. I on the other…
* November 13, 2019
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* HOW COMING TO AMERICA CHANGED MY FAMILY
If you look up the definition of “family” in most dictionaries it usually
involves the words ” parents” or “parent” plus “children”. It is inferred
that the parent raised the children or lives with the children to form a
bond…
* November 6, 2019
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* FALL 2019 : AN UPDATE ON MY LIFE AND BLOG
Why didn't I blog ? What have I been doing? What can you expect in the
future?
* October 31, 2019
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* AN AVOCADO ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY ROOM VISIT!
An Avocado Accident and Emergency Room Visit! Less than two weeks after
leaving home and launching on his own, our son ended up in the emergency
room. June 15th 2021. It was about 1 a.m. and I was busy editing…
* June 29, 2021
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* Family, Health
* GLUTEN FREE CARROT CAKE & CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
How to make a gluten free Carrot cake and cream cheese frosting! I made the
cake using the carrot pulp remnants from carrot juice. Ingredient list,
instructions, tips and pictures.
* February 27, 2021
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* HEALTH SCREENING TESTS & PREVENTATIVE CARE AT YOUR AGE
You are concerned about your health. What tests do you need to ask for at
your next check up? What tests can you do at home based on your age ? Here
are some guidelines to help you.
* August 21, 2020
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* EASY TO MAKE HEALTHY DAIRY FREE ALL NATURAL ICE CREAM !
As the weather heats up we crave something cool and if you are like me you
sometimes want something sweet as well. I love ice cream and could eat it
everyday! My favorites are strawberry ice cream, butter pecan, rocky…
* June 1, 2020
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* STAYING SANE DURING THESE TRYING TIMES !
May is Mental Awareness month and now more than ever during this Coronavirus
pandemic so many of us are suffering from heightened levels of anxiety, fear
and depression – not to mention those that already suffer from mental health
problems…
* May 5, 2020
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* PUMPKIN DESSERT RECIPES: PUMPKIN TRES LECHES CAKE, PUMPKIN COOKIES, AND
PUMPKIN BREAD
Indulge in the flavors of fall with our irresistible trio of pumpkin dessert
recipes. From the creamy delight of Pumpkin Tres Leches to the warmth of
Pumpkin Cookies and the heartiness of Pumpkin Bread, savor the essence of
autumn in…
* October 6, 2023
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* GLUTEN-FREE STRAWBERRY CAKE
Strawberry Compote 2 ½ Cups of Frozen Strawberries ⅓ Cup of Sugar 1
Tablespoon of Lemon Juice 1 Tablespoon of water Steps: Cake 2 bags of
Wegmans Gluten Free Golden Cake Mix ( see below for alternative option)
Follow the…
* August 28, 2023
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* QUICK THAI INSPIRED PEANUT DRESSING /SAUCE
Let me tell you something! You need to try this sauce! If you are looking for
a dipping sauce, salad dressing, sauce to pour on plain rice or satay
dressing for your grilled meats, QUICK and EASY, then this will…
* August 30, 2018
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* INTERNATIONAL NASH DAY
Did you know June 12th is International NASH Day? To be honest neither did I
up until a few days ago. Apparently there is an organization set up to
promote International NASH day to educate those of us who didn’t…
* June 12, 2018
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* DEPRESSION IS REAL
I woke up today thinking the last few days have been filled with tragic news
but today would be different . Today I was going to be upbeat. I reached for
my cell phone to check my social media sites…
* June 12, 2018
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* BACK TO BLOGGING!
Let me start by saying I AM SO HAPPY TO BE BACK sharing my thoughts,
stories, and inspiration with you! I have really missed writing this blog. So
much has happened over the last year and although I may have…
* May 19, 2018
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* SOCIAL MEDIA & BLOGGERS
I started a YouTube channel a few years ago as a fun outlet away from
medicine. I didn’t post much on the channel and eventually deleted most of
the content. It was not until summer 2016 that I began uploading…
* August 20, 2017
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* WHAT’S WRONG WITH DREAMING?
As a little girl living in Nigeria, West Africa, I remember walking around
our lush garden admiring the bright tropical flowers like the hibiscus
flowers with their red petals, yellow and orange marigold flowers or the
oversized green leaves of…
* June 26, 2017
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* DELICIOUS YUCCA!
Yuca or Yucca is something I remember eating as a child in Northern Nigeria
We simply called it Cassava and it was often served boiled with a stew. In
other parts of Nigeria and West Africa as a whole Yucca…
* June 18, 2017
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* SHE COLLAPSED AND WAS UNCONSCIOUS!
We have all heard the horror stories about the child left in the hot car who
overheats and tragically dies. As a parent who happens to be a physician I
never thought my child could be a victim of over-heating!…
* June 18, 2017
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* MOI MOI: DELICIOUS STEAMED NIGERIAN BEAN CAKES
Sometimes you crave something hot, delicious & healthy – Well this is it! Moi
Moi is a Nigerian dish, a sort of savory bean pudding served alone or as a
side dish. It has been over 20 years since I…
* April 2, 2017
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* HOW TO RAISE SMART KIDS AS AN IMMIGRANT
The other day my husband and I sat down to talk about raising smart kids for
a requested You Tube video. We really wanted to do the topic justice and
provide as much relevant information as possible. We are parents…
* March 19, 2017
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* TIPS AND TREATMENT FOR COMBATING INSOMNIA
At some point we have all experienced some form of sleeplessness, lying in
bed, unable to fall asleep or having trouble staying asleep. The last time
this happened to me I was in bed contemplating my day ahead and worrying…
* March 14, 2017
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* BOX BRAIDS FOR A QUEEN
Box Braids are everything! With a few accessories you can go from ordinary to
Glam Goddess! When I want a low maintenance, low manipulation protective
style this is my go to. We all have busy lifestyles and don’t always want…
* March 5, 2017
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* PAD THAI: DELICIOUS HOME MADE RECIPE WITH LINGUINE
If you have ever been into a Thai restaurant then you have have certainly
seen Pad Thai on the menu: a delicious blend of stir fried noodles, crunchy
vegetables & peanuts. My family and I love this warm spicy dish.…
* February 19, 2017
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* WHAT MAKES ME HAPPY
I was recently scrolling through my Facebook page after someone commented on
an old post I had written back in 2015. I must have been in a reflective mood
but truth be told every thing I said then is what…
* February 5, 2017
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* JAMAICAN CHICKEN SOUP THE BEST CURE FOR EVERYTHING!
Some days you just need a warm hug, a loving embrace or a meal that puts a
smile on everyone’s face. There is nothing like the aroma of all the herbs
and vegetables, chicken & scotch bonnet bubbling in a…
* February 2, 2017
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* WALKING IN SOMEONE ELSE’S SHOES
It is understandable in our busy lives that we are unable to see the forest
before the trees. The pressures of personal finances, professional demands,
and personal obligations can strain one’s ability to empathize with the
troubles of others. However…
* January 31, 2017
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* SEX AFTER A HYSTERECTOMY – WHY IS IT DIFFERENT?
I was recently sent a question from a reader who stated she had a
hysterectomy last year but still thinks she has her ovaries and wondered why
sex felt different and why “it is like no feelings when we have…
* January 30, 2017
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* DIFFERENT STANDARDS OF BEAUTY
Who is beautiful? You? Me? As a child my mother was the most beautiful woman
I had seen. Everyone always remarked at how beautiful she was. She was thin
and graceful and enjoyed getting dressed up. On the weekends she…
* January 15, 2017
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* WHAT’S GOING ON WITH MY VAGINA?
At one point or another we (including men) have all wondered what’s going on
down there. Problems with the vagina are very common and not an issue you
should be embarrassed about. Think of me as your sister who just…
* January 9, 2017
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* MY MULTICULTURAL LIFE
The most common question I get from people who meet me for the first time is,
“ Where are you from?” My first thought is to wonder if I should give them
the abbreviated answer or the full version knowing…
* January 9, 2017
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* ABOUT HABIBA TUNAU
Medical Doctor, content creator, lifestyle influencer, creative artist &
author of the Caribbean Fruit Cake. I love to laugh and inspire. I am a
Physician seeking to entertain and inspire people to be fearlessly creative
and live a healthy and…
* December 5, 2016
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AN AVOCADO ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY ROOM VISIT!
* June 29, 2021
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An Avocado Accident and Emergency Room Visit! Less than two weeks after leaving
home and launching on his own, our son ended up in the emergency room. June
15th 2021. It was about 1 a.m. and I was busy editing a video while wearing my
headphones and charging my cell phone, so I didn’t hear the buzz from my text
messages coming in. Kenton, my husband, comes darting out of the bedroom to tell
me Khalid, aka son #1, just…
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GLUTEN FREE CARROT CAKE & CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
* February 27, 2021
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I Love a moist slice of Carrot cake with Cream Cheese Frosting but after
realizing I had developed gluten sensitivity and could no longer tolerate wheat
products I could only fantasize about what it used to taste like. That was
until recently after using the juicer to make fresh carrot juice with my
husband when we realized that throwing away the carrot pulp would be such a
waste. As much as the Jamaican style carrot juice or carrot punch was…
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HEALTH SCREENING TESTS & PREVENTATIVE CARE AT YOUR AGE
* August 21, 2020
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While we are all concerned about COVID let us not forget our general health and
all the health screening tests and preventative care we need at this age ! Yes
I mean YOU aged 18 and up ! Do you actually know what tests you need to stay
healthy even before you have to see a doctor or healthcare provider ? Lately
I have heard from people who had legitimate symptoms- non COVID related -that
took them to the Emergency…
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TEA PARTY ESSENTIALS, RECIPES & HOSTING TIPS !
* July 11, 2020
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Afternoon Tea Party Who doesn’t love a great Tea Party ! Here are the Tea Party
recipes from my “Afternoon Tea Party” video on youtube. As you may know I love
hosting a good party or setting a beautiful table even if it's only for my
children. A Tea Party can be set up for two or ten people, It's up to you.
In fact feel free to have a tea party for one and make yourself feel special…
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MY EXPERIENCE WITH RACISM
* June 23, 2020
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What do you see when you look at this picture? Be honest. Do you just see Black
people? Africans? Foreigners? Non-Americans? Or do you see a family of proud
immigrants, Black excellence; or Wakanda might possibly be a real place? Well,
in fairness, you may not know our story, and in light of all the civil and
racial unrest going on around the world, it is probable that your perspective on
race has changed. This picture was taken in 2018…
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EASY TO MAKE HEALTHY DAIRY FREE ALL NATURAL ICE CREAM !
* June 1, 2020
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* Desserts, Food
As the weather heats up we crave something cool and if you are like me you
sometimes want something sweet as well. I love ice cream and could eat it
everyday! My favorites are strawberry ice cream, butter pecan, rocky road,
pistachio ….basically I love anything creamy with slivers of chocolate, nuts or
pieces of fruit. Now obviously if I gave in to my cravings maintaining a
healthy weight would be a major challenge, not to mention a sure way…
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STAYING SANE DURING THESE TRYING TIMES !
* May 5, 2020
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May is Mental Awareness month and now more than ever during this Coronavirus
pandemic so many of us are suffering from heightened levels of anxiety, fear
and depression - not to mention those that already suffer from mental health
problems such as panic disorders, bipolar disorder, eating disorders,
schizophrenia, substance abuse and addiction. There has been a lot of
emotional trauma associated with the unimaginable loss of loved ones that many
have suffered; the fear of contacting the virus especially…
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RAISING INTROVERTED KIDS WHEN YOU ARE AN EXTROVERT !
* November 13, 2019
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It is interesting how we can all be related, live together and yet be very
different. My husband Kenton will tell you he is an introvert although when
required he can be talkative and engaging. I on the other hand consider myself
an extrovert and more so now than when I was younger. We have three children
and all three seem to be introverts like their father although I am still hoping
Karim my middle child ( born in…
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HOW COMING TO AMERICA CHANGED MY FAMILY
* November 6, 2019
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If you look up the definition of "family" in most dictionaries it usually
involves the words " parents" or "parent" plus "children". It is inferred that
the parent raised the children or lives with the children to form a bond or unit
or family. To be honest, the traditional definition of family does not always
reflect society today. As you know, the family may not always involve people who
share the same biology or genetics. Family may not always mean…
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FALL 2019 : AN UPDATE ON MY LIFE AND BLOG
* October 31, 2019
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It has been awhile since I last wrote a blog post or life update and so much has
happened since then! For example, last fall in 2018 my father visited from
Nigeria for the first time in about 30 years! Yes that was interesting. Then
there was the time I worked and lived in South Carolina for 6 months as a locum
Internal Medicine physician. This May our second son, Karim, graduated from high
school and started college. We moved…
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PUMPKIN DESSERT RECIPES: PUMPKIN TRES LECHES CAKE, PUMPKIN COOKIES, AND PUMPKIN
BREAD
* October 6, 2023
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Pumpkin Dessert Recipes: Pumpkin Tres Leches Cake, Pumpkin Cookies, and Pumpkin
Bread. As the leaves change color and the air turns crisp, there's no denying
that fall is in full swing. With this seasonal transition comes a delightful
array of pumpkin-spiced treats that warm our hearts and our stomachs. In this
article, we'll explore three irresistible fall pumpkin desserts: Pumpkin Tres
Leches Cake, Pumpkin Cookies, and Pumpkin Bread. Tres Leches Cake with a Pumpkin
Twist: Tres Leches Cake is a…
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PUMPKIN STREUSEL COFFEE CAKE
* September 25, 2023
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PUMPKIN STREUSEL COFFEE CAKE Pumpkin Cake Batter 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour,
spooned and leveled 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon baking soda ½
teaspoon salt ½ cup unsalted butter, softened 1 ¼ cups granulated white sugar 2
eggs at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned) ¾ cup
buttermilk at room temperature Streusel ½ cup (112 g) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (220 g) brown sugar, packed 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and…
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GLUTEN-FREE STRAWBERRY CAKE
* August 28, 2023
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Gluten-free Strawberry & Cream Cake Strawberry Compote 2 ½ Cups of Frozen
Strawberries ⅓ Cup of Sugar 1 Tablespoon of Lemon Juice 1 Tablespoon of water
Steps: In a food processor blend the frozen strawberries and the tablespoon of
water. Blend to the consistency of your choice. In a small pot or saucepan,
cook the blended strawberries on medium heat. Add the lemon juice and sugar once
the strawberries are simmering. Cook for 5-10 minutes or until the mixture
starts…
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HOMEMADE APPLE PIE RECIPE
* March 18, 2022
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Homemade APPLE PIE recipe like McDonald’s- but better! Homemade Apple pie
recipe You have to try this homemade Apple pie recipe! It is so delicious and
easy to make. I don’t know about you but sometimes I crave some dessert from
McDonald’s and I have to stop myself. I used to love the mini Apple Pies,
especially during the cold season. Nothing like a hot hand pie with a cup of
hot chocolate or hot tea! Mini Apple Pies…
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BLOGGING
* August 3, 2021
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MANGO LASSI RECIPE
* July 9, 2021
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How to make Mango Lassi like a Pro! If you are like me then you probably have a
sweet tooth and on a hot summer day there is nothing as satisfying as a cold,
thick and creamy Mango Lassi ! This recipe is so delicious. No longer do I have
to wait to go to the Indian restaurants to get this drink, I can make it at home
and so can you. Think of it as dessert or the end…
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GOODBYE TO RELAXERS AND CUTTING MY HAIR OFF !
* September 22, 2020
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Yes, I am seriously saying goodbye to chemical relaxers and cutting my hair off.
What's the big deal you ask? For months I have contemplated cutting my hair off
but procrastinated for fear that I would not like how my round face would look
in short hair and neither would anyone else. I was also concerned that I would
not be able to put my short hair in my go to style: a pony tail. What would my
husband and…
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