Merry Christmas...as a New Year Beckons

The song in the video brings beautiful memories of Christmas in Nigeria. The song  in Yoruba, speaks of the need for God's protection as the year draws to an end and a new year is almost within reach. Enjoy Christmas and all its goodies. This year I'm serving the usual Naija spread, some British fare, plus roast duck, dodo Ikire, goat and smoked turkey pepper soup. If you're cooking jollof rice, try this tip for that smoky delicious taste - add smoked chicken or turkey stock to your pepper and tomato paste before bringing to a boil. Using the stock also means you won't need as much butter and oil. Poultry stock gives jollof rice that creamy taste with less fat compared to beef or lamb stock. Use only the clear stock and avoid any dark bits.

Merry Christmas to you and yours. May God protect us all and our country Nigeria as a new year beckons.
*A o ni b'odun lo o!*
*Odun tuntun a ba wa layo*

Watch out for my what "I love and hate about 2011" post to round up an interesting year.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all Naijalines readers. This space would not be the same without you. I'm so grateful. 

*Yoruba. Translates as:
We would not 'expire' with the outgoing year.
We would 'meet' the new year with happiness.
That's the best translation you're getting out of me, lol!