The Diary Game (21/01/24): Coconut Moimoi Adventure and Restful Sleep

My kind regards to fellow steemians on this community,glad to share my day with you as it went.

It was a lazy Sunday morning as I woke up late,sitting outside my house to observe the sun unfolding it's red hue as time was going up fading to daylight.I didn't go to church service,all that was going on in my mind was how my food plan for the day was going to be achieved.I had arranged with my cousin Sis to have a special food I never had before.And it was Coconut Moimoi,she has tasted it before somewhere but I have never had a taste of it so I needed to give it a try.Meanwhile I prepared white rice with egg omelette sauce for my family as breakfast.It was great too, we did enjoy it

sitting outside with my daughter early in the morning

After indulging in this delightful morning meal,I retreated to the couch for a lazy afternoon of sweet dreams.The combination of a satisfying meal and the cool air filtering through the window creates the perfect atmosphere for a peaceful nap.I dozed off.

As I drifted off into dreamland,I couldn't help but feel grateful for the simple pleasures in life – the taste of omelette on a lazy Sunday,and the opportunity to savour the little moments that bring joy and contentment.
I woke to meet time at exactly 3:50 pm what a cool sleep I had,all my joints and brain relaxed sending me a feeling of tranquility in my mind.
Not fewer than later my phone rang my cousin calling to remind me of the coconut Moimoi adventure,so I hastened up and reached to her end,the beans was already grinded,she was grinding the coconut when I joined her to extract the milk,every other ingredients to use were ready on ground.

Coconut moimoi,a traditional Nigerian dish made with grounded beans and coconut milk,is a true delight for the senses if you never tasted it before just like me.
The creamy texture,the subtle sweetness of the coconut,and the earthy flavour of the beans create a harmonious blend that is both comforting and delectable.

As you savour each bite,you can't help but feel a sense of contentment and happiness.The combination of flavours and textures leaves you feeling satisfied and nourished.

Me as I grated the coconut with traditional grater

As we finished mixing all the ingredients, we sieved the coconut milk as the last into the bean powder,turned it till everything got mixed.We scooped the realisable paste into plates,plastic plates precisely and arranged them into a metal pot,set traditional fire and cooked on.Though I suggested my cousin should use leaf in stead of plastic plates because it's not healthful to boil something with it due to the chemical reaction.She cited the non-availability of that leaf,I simply heeded as I wanted to learn the new method.

My Cousin and I scooping mixed pasted into plate

My Cousin and I scooping mixed pasted into plate

We finally made it to the pot and set on fire,thoug it was getting dark as night was drawing near,I engaged into the traditional method of cutting fire wood using axe,it's been 15 years ago I did that,this coconut Moimoi delicacy was indeed longing throat to have me do that.It was well cooked till it was done,bad darkness didn't permit me to snap our delicious coconut Moimoi meal now ready to eat,it was Yummy,the flavour and the taste was wow!!

In conclusion in a world filled with hustle and bustle,it's necessary to take the time to enjoy the simple things.Whether it's a delicious meal,a moment of relaxation,or a sweet nap on a Sunday afternoon,these experiences remind us to slow down and appreciate the essence of life,adventuring into little things that make us happy.So embrace the coconut moimoi magic and savour the sweet dreams that follow.They are the moments that make life truly wonderful.
Looking forward as I'm about to share my coconut Moimoi with you as it gets cooled.

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