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  • Beaches

     Off to check out the beaches… Africa beach and Vienna beach are just down the road from home, about six minutes by car. Both have tables very close to the shore, close enough to walk down and dip your feet in the water. At Africa beach if you get the table closest to the sea you will get sprayed when the tide is in, and lovely cool toes. Beyond Takoradi there are more glorious beaches  like Busua, Ezile Bay, Lou Moon and more... I've shared a few photos from last year and the previous ...
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  • Ghana – Home Sweet Home

     The city lights flickering in the dark as we approach Accra's Kotoka International Airport is a wonderful sensation, we know we are just about to touch down...  after 6 and a half hours flying, flight BA0081 has landed… the doors open and the hot, tropical air blasts in to greet us… The airport staff greet us with warm smiles and "Akwaaba" - welcome, you're home now! The long queue in the arrival hall was a shock… quite a few flights had arrived at the same time, so you can ...
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  • Takoradi Market Circle

     Have you ever experienced a market in Africa? Join me on a journey to my favourite - Takoradi Market Circle  Here's an extract from my African fusion cook book "A Plate in the Sun"   I grew up in Takoradi, a beautiful city along the Atlantic coast and twinned with its neighbour, Sekondi. Daily food shopping at the open-air market in the middle of town – the Market Circle, is fascinating, a place where you can buy anything from fresh foods to a bow and arrow to bridal wear. An ...
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  • Patis menu gift ideas

    Christmas eats make Christmas treats

     Christmas eats make Christmas treats!!!!! With Christmas fast approaching, I have a few tempting dishes for you to enjoy….     Let’s get the meal going with some spiced nuts and drinks from A Plate in the Sun.         If you’re having roast pork, I’ve got just the sides for you! Plantain carrot and apple mash or Crispy stuffing balls.     The mash brings just the right amount of sweetness to pork ...
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  • Scotch Bonnet Chillies

    Scotch bonnet chillies – Some like it hot

     When it comes to chillies, there’s only one for me, the scotch bonnet -the king of chillies! It comes in traffic stopping colours and livens every dish it touches.   I love it because it gives both heat AND a delicious fruity flavour. It brings a lively zing to sauces, stews and soups and adds something different to lasagne and shepherd’s pie. For me it’s a must in marinades. Hot peppers are a defining flavour in African foods.   In Ghana, we love it with onion ...
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