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New obsessions of a UK immigrant

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As a Ghanaian girl who has been in the UK for just two years, I have been scared to try out new dishes but I finally went out of my comfort zones and the list below has recommendations of dishes I tried that took me to Heaven and non-negotiable must ...
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The Truro South African dishes

 
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Are you a spice lover ? Then this Maputo Chicken is for you. It’s been made with South African peri-peri sauce and it gives you just the right amount of kick
The Truro Maputo Chicken
 
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The Jozi Chicken was name after Johannesburg. This chicken is made with mild sauces and it’s perfect for people, like me, who can’t really handle or like spice 😉
Jozi Chicken
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Oh my God, I cannot describe the flavours in this toastie. I’m not really into beef so I was skeptical but I could taste the shredded beef and yet it wasn’t the only thing my buds tasted. Perfect for a quick meal. It’s served with chips also.
Toasted Steak Fillet
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This is my all time fave. I’m not really into desserts because they’re too sweet for me but this malva pudding was perfect. It isn’t too sweet but is sweet enough for a dessert. It is served with either ice cream or warm custard. Yum 😋
Malva pudding
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This dish is a perfect balance of South African and Indian flavours.
Queens Bunny
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I know it’s a bit difficult to get king prawns in the UK at an affordable price but these king prawns from Truro are it. Affordable and tasty.
Mozambique Grilled Prawns
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Did I mention they’ve got platters for the family ? 🤭. This seafood platter consists of king prawns, calamari and cod. It is served on a bed of rice and is perfect for when you need to take the family out to have a nice time or if you just want to c...
Seafood platter
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Must - Haves

 
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My oh my, this is a financial saver. When I got to the UK just a few years ago, I felt like it was way too expensive to go to the salon every week for a wash but this right here saved so much of my money and my time. Definitely a must have in every h...
Drying Hoods / Hair Styling Appliances: Beauty
 
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As someone from a country where hair cutting is a thing, I was always looking for ways to grow my hair faster and thicker after high school. This is the HOLY GRAIL of hair growth oils. It is supercharged with all the goodness hair oils have to provid...
Veganic Natural Hair growth oil 60ml
 
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Having a scalp massager not only aids in getting dirt out of the hair on wash days but also allows for a proper blood circulation in our heads which then allows our hair to grow quicker and stronger.
Scalp Massagers
 
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One thing I learned the hard way was how cold the UK was. The UK is colder more of the time of the year and so getting good, quality socks to keep your feet warm is non-negotiable.
White Wool Socks