Healthier lifestyle changes- home made plantain amala.

So one of my lovely readers sent me this receipe. If you are trying to eat healthier or if you are just a DIY kinda person then this is definitely for you. I think all the pictures are pretty self explanatory, but i'll run through them just because. 

The key ingredient for plantain amala like we all know is unripe plantain. So, if you happen to have a plantain tree in your house and it's killing you waiting for all them plantain fingers to ripen up then I'm sure you'd be happy about this discovery.

Okay!

1) So 1st of all, you'll peel the skin off the plantain and dice it into small bits. 

2) you put the diced plantain into your blender and add a little water just so it's easier to blend it to a fine paste

3) after blending, you should have something like this.

4) pour the paste into a pot on fire, wait for it to boil for a bit and stir continuously .... Just the way you'd normally stir your amala

6) tada!!!!! Your plantain amala is cooked and ready to eat.

7) serve with any soup of your choice. She chose efo riro.

So that's it for this post. If you have any recepies you'd like to share with the world then feel free to email me oyinkanfafo@icloud.com. Until next time my loves. 

Xoxo.

Honey's giveaway winner.

Hello people. So the giveaway is closed and like I promised, the winner would be announced today.
A few people did enter the giveaway and it's great to know that...but just a little tip for next time. The instructions were pretty clear. It is very important that you tag me in the giveaway picture and use the harshtag cos that's the only way I can know that you entered the giveaway...a few people I follow did enter and even though they didn't use the harshtag, I could see their entries because they were on my timeline... but now that it's time to collate the results I can't really remember them anymore.
That being said... the winner of the #honeysgiveaway Selfie stick is.... drumroll please!!!

Congratulations @chocol8dip. Thanks to everyone who participated in the #honeysgiveaway. Thanks to all my blog readers and subscribers. You are the bomb. Please @chocol8dip leave ur email in the comment section down below and i'll contact you on how to claim your prize.  Gracias mi amor.

Honey's giveaway.

Yaaaaay!!!!! Its finally here. I legit can't believe this is happening ; Our very first giveaway. So who wants a Selfie stick??? There is a Selfie stick up for grabs guys and the rules of the game are very simple. All you have to do is;

• Follow me on the gram. Its @Drhunnay
• Subscribe to the blog (just so you can receive updates  when I post). You can choose to follow me on Google or by email. The follow buttons are on the right side of the page.
• Repost this picture on your instagram page, tag me and hashtag #honeysgiveaway
• Tag five people on the picture. Spread the word loves. 

That's it really. You see, I told you, easy peasy. You must be resident in Nigeria or at least have a Nigerian postal address if you live abroad but still wanna enter. The winner would be randomly selected and announced on the 15th of August,2015. That's about 2 weeks for the good news to go around and for the entries to start rolling in. This is my little way of saying thank you to all my readers. There really would be no me without you, and this is the first of many more to come. All you gotta do is keep being you and showing me all the love that you do. Thank you guys so much and I look forward to the entries. 

Stay safe. XOXO

Life lately || the little things.

Just because the little things add up to the big things and in the end, we should truly be grateful for those little things.

It's a cold morning...I am tucked in under my duvet and realising that I have been away for too long. The plan is actually to write at least once every week... could be more, but at least once. This post has been in my draft for at about a week but i've been stalling because I asked bae to help me design the giveaway picture but he has been busy + corel draw decided it didn't wanna work again and I didn't wanna write a post without the giveaway somewhere in between but I have missed you guys so.

Some beautiful little things. 

• Cold rainy nights 
• Breakfast in bed 
• Getting lost in a book 
• Cheating with a chocolate bar after your failed attempts at dieting 
• Watching the waves on the beach with someone special 
• Kind words from a stranger especially on those hard days 
• A smile from your crush 
• Getting a message from a total stranger saying how much of an inspiration you have been to them. 
• Meeting someone new and connecting with the person instantly 
• When bae cooks 
• Seemingly unending phone calls with that special someone
• Cuddled up in bed and watching your favourite series
• Getting home, taking off your clothes and getting into bed after a long day.
• Having a day out with friends
• Thoughtful gifts
• A bowl of eba and egusi soup on a hot Saturday afternoon
• Fighting for the remote control with your siblings 
• Surprise visits from someone dear.

Remember to appreciate the little things and to find joy in them because in the end, the perfect picture isn't complete without those little things.

What are some of your little things? 

Until next time my lovelies. XOXO

An Elegy to my Lady.

My classmate Adjidahun Olusina Micheal wrote this piece a few days ago. He was to present it at one of his meetings with the Quills so he showed me and a few other people to ask what we thought about it. After I read it, I fell in love with the piece and so I asked him if he'd like me to feature it on the blog and he sent me a copy.

Cancer is a disease that has affected each and every one of us one way or the other. We either know someone who is battling the intruder, someone who won the battle or someone who lost the fight. Even if we don't know them personally, we know someone who does and at the very least we can relate from the movies we watch. I hope u appreciate this piece just as much as I did.
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I WROTE THIS PIECE TO BE SUNG FOR MY IMAGINARY FRIEND WHO DIED OF CANCER,I TRIED TO RECOUNT ALL THE SWEET WORDS AND PERHARPS THE BYE I NEVER GOT TO SAY.

VERSE1
I counted myself lucky,

But she believed i wasn't a shorty,
Had better smiles than her mom who was forty,
I jokingly called her mummy,

I was always ready to be her dummy,
'Cause she was the ‘bestest’ thing I called her chummy.
'Twas just one day she told me she had a lump,
Warned her to examine, but she didn't care 'cause she was a fan of Gucci pumps,
That little lump, then one day made her slump,
She couldn't open her mouth thought she had mumps,
She couldn't put up that smile, broken like a stump,
Tears rolled down her cheeks, all gone the good and pomp,
Saw my lovely daisy fading away like pastries,
That lump was a cancer I wish I had the answer
It wasn't within my power

To tell her the lump could take her down the sewer,
On her death bed, She was wasted like the Joker

VERSE 2
I remembered she saying we are the best of friends,
'Cause she was the most beautiful, She kept rocking trends,
My own silly ways yea she did amend,
Even though i was naughty, My ways she did bend,
Made be a better person even when i thought of arson,
She was my Richard Branson,
Always said keep being a virgin,
Can remember those fingers as she taught me piano lessons,
Then she put up a jersey 'cause she loved Lionel Messi,
She was my genie in a bottle aint saying Henessy,
She gave me advice and kept asking what's the next thing,
Her crescent awesome smiles always made me thirsty,
Every morning I hoped her face would be the first thing,
Now I could not say the byes,
Because time's a thief with wings so it flies,
I hope she's happily resting in my maker's arms,
Also thrilling the angels with her billion dollar smiles,
You'll forever be my one and only that's a phenomenon.
                                                                By AJIDAHUN OLUSINA MICHAEL
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I know I said the details of how to enter the #astoldbyhoney giveaway would be up by this post but I am still trying to sort out the logistics . The details would be up as soon as possible hopefully by the next post. 

Until next time my lovelies XOXOXO. Stay safe.

Flash Tattoos

Flash tattoos are the in thing this summer. Its amazing how queen Bey single handedly made them a thing. I love tattoos but the only reason I am not getting them is because I cant make up my mind. This minute I like this one, the next i like another and man can't keep drawing things on herself  ya know.
If you are like me and you can't make up your mind about getting tattoos then trust me, this is for you. Flash tattoos are jewellery inspired designs that can make an unexpected statement on any part of your body. These unique pieces naturally last up to 6 days but can be scrubbed off before then if the need arises.

                                          

                                  

                                  

                                                

I just recently ordered some and they came in the mail yesterday. I can't wait to show you guys how to rock this statement pieces and a pictorial on how to apply them. And guess what guys. We will be having our giveaway soon!!!!!! I know I said we'd have one when we get to 10,000 views but I was too excited I couldn't wait. Details of how to enter the giveaway would be up on the blog by the next post. I hope you guys are just as excited about the giveaway as I am.

You can purchase your flash tattos Here

The house of Dabira

*Now singing house help songs and dusting the shelves*

Phew! It has been a bit on here. I can't see past all the cobwebs and dust. Lool. Sigh! I can't even begin to tell you guys what has been up in my life these past two weeks. Well for starters; I ran for congress woman University of Ibadan medical students association ( second term) but I wasn't elected as part of the congress body this year #sadly. Also, I had two continuous assessment tests in Anaesthesia and Orthorhinolaryngology; they went very well thanks for asking. And then I had a photo shoot too- I am actively trying to build up my portfolio. So really I have been very occupied with every other thing and that's why I went AWOL. Forgive me. 

This blog post is featuring an indigenous artist and designer; The House of Dabira. She is also a fan of this blog ( Lool! I just had to throw that in somewhere).  Folu ( CEO house of Dabira) is an Alumni of the Faculty of Law, University of Ibadan so she is our very own. She just recently started a range of bridal dresses and she had a campaign shoot for some of the dresses. I asked her if she wanted to feature it on the blog and she was more than happy to send me a post. Enjoy! 

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The House of Dabira Bridals has been a long time coming. I guess I allowed self-doubt and fear of failure hold me back on so many occasions. In an aura of “What’s-the-worst-that-could-happen”, I reached out to the photographer, Ope Okunbor and after a while of deliberations, we set a date (which changed several times, thanks to many factors, to the point where I began to ask myself if that wasn’t a sign to smartly cancel the shoot.) 

On the morning of the shoot, I ran to the fabric market to buy few important items needed for the shoot. I was so nervous, this was because despite having an idea of the looks I intended to create on the model, I was worried I might have been too deep in Fantasia and it might not come out as grand as it was in my head. Thankfully, the finished products BLEW my mind!! Completely.

Before I finish up, I’ll tell you about each one of the looks. 

The first look has its roots in the charming times of the Victorian era. This exquisite gown, also known as “Theodora”. It is softly evocative, gentle to the eyes but still exuding strength. Its tulle bodice charms you as it wistfully extends into a carefully structured ball skirt. This is for the shy bride that wants to make a statement without being extravagant.

The second look named “Eleanor” evokes regal straightforward feminine image, combining the perfect dose of substance and style. This gown is mellifluous, sweet and musical. The smoothness of the fabric mixed with its straight silhouette flowing into a flawless train takes away your breath. This is for the “sensible” bride who wants to dispense with all frivolities yet remain exquisite.

“Elizabeth”, the third look is a personal favorite of many people. With the classic ball gown comes the classic name, “Elizabeth”. Opulence. Luxury.Extravagance. These are the words the gown evokes, The “Elizabeth” gown has so much going for it, rich history (a lot of brides stick to the ol’ ball gown silhouette for their big day), broad appeal and timeless style. No matter the number of brides that choose the gown, you can still own it!

I was very lucky to have a great team working with me and I have to recognize them for making a dream come alive: 

Photography: Ope Okunbor (@ope.okunbor)

         Model: Merlin (@merlinuwalaka)

         MUA: Oyinkan (@drhunnay)

`​Designer: Folu (@houseofdabira/ @aj_fidabira)

        Graphic Designer: Wani (@waniajayi)

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I personally am in love with the Elizabeth wedding gown. It ministers to my soul! Lool. If you or anyone you know is getting married soon be sure to hit Folu up....I hear she has a discount for you. Also you can check out her blog for more pictures of her wedding gown series and the famous dress she designed for Nigerian actress Dakore Akande that won her the best dressed at the AMVCA awards. 

Until next time my lovelies. XoXo.