Lyncooks

Some dishes arrive with a fully formed story.

This one? Absolutely not. 😂

The ingredients did all the talking. They were basically yelling, “Pick me! Pick me!” and who am I to argue?

So here we are:
Fried awara.
Steamed alẹ́fọ́.
A whisper of ehuru.

Delicate. Light. A little unexpected.

Sometimes I cook with intention. Sometimes I cook because curiosity wins.

Today… it’s the second one. 😌

Just because I can.

Tiger’s Kiss.

A dessert that plays with contrast; bright, silky, crisp and delicate.

Passion fruit sabayon layered with vibrant roselle syrup, finished with delicate meringue knots, freeze-dried strawberries and fresh pea shoots. Every element is there to balance sweetness, acidity and texture in a single bite.

Dessert by Chef Jerry | Premium Catering Services
Creative direction & styling by yours truly.

Creamy fonio with scallion oil, beef tenderloin, and a dust of chili for the culture.

Fonio is one of Africa’s oldest grains, and honestly, it deserves a permanent place on our tables. From West African porridges and couscous-style dishes to modern grain bowls, risottos, salads, desserts, and even baked goods, this ancient grain has been feeding communities for centuries and continues to prove just how versatile it is across different cuisines around the world.

It cooks in minutes, is naturally gluten-free, easy to digest, and rich in essential amino acids—especially methionine and cysteine, which are often limited in many other grains. Gram for gram, fonio offers impressive nutritional value and is increasingly being recognized as a strong alternative to quinoa.

Adding fonio to our daily diet can do us a world of good: better digestion, steadier energy, more dietary variety, and a deeper connection to indigenous ingredients that have always nourished us well. Sometimes the future of food looks a lot like the wisdom of the past.

Would you swap rice or quinoa for fonio in your next meal?

Shrimp roll in all its glory.

I love the crunch, the creamy mayo, and the juicy shrimp. The contrast of textures just works.

Add a little yaji mayo on the side for dipping because, let’s be honest, you can never have too much mayo. 🌚

Enjoyment is like this… because I’m a simple woman. Give me good food, a satisfying crunch, and I’m happy.

Now that’s happiness wrapped in a crispy shell. 🤎

Through my lens this week…

A small collection of dishes that made it into my camera roll amidst the busy days. I’ve become more intentional about documenting the work; capturing the details, the process, and the plates that leave the pass.

Looking back at these moments is a reminder of how far we’ve come, how much we’ve learned, and how much there is still to create.

Progress is often quiet, found in the consistency of showing up every day and doing the work.

Grateful for the journey. Grateful for growth. Grateful always.