Dear Diary
lovely Monday morning out here in the city of Lagos.
I woke up trying to be optimistic about my situation right now, I have channeled all my energy into eating right and having to take the necessary precautions to stay safe.
when I was i went to the market yesterday I got dried roselle or sorrel leaves (Hibiscus Sabdariffa), it is a kind of drink that is particular with Nigeria, locally it is called Zobo drink.
Zobo is not only refreshing, but it can also be used to regulate blood pressure, reduce cholesterol, strengthen blood vessels, calm the nerves, reduce stress, for weight loss.
to make this drink it is required of you to get 2 cups of dry zobo leaves, 2 tablespoons of cloves, Water, 1 big ripe pineapple, Slices of citrus fruits of your choice: orange, lemon, lime – to garnish.
to prepare
- put the dried roselle leaves in a pot.
- peel off the back of the pineapple and place it in the pot.
dried roselle with peeled pineapple.
- add water to cover.
- Cook on medium heat and leave to boil for a few minutes.
- Turn off the heat and set aside to cool down completely.
- Blend the inner part of your pineapples while your zobo cools.
- When cool, sieve out the zobo leaves.
- Then pour the juice through a chiffon cloth to remove tiny particles and leave only a smooth juice.
- Add the pineapple juice. You can sieve it through the chiffon cloth again to make sure there are no particles left.
- Add any artificial flavors of your choice at this time and stir.
- Pour into bottles and refrigerate
- Serve with ice and sliced fruits.
after making the Zobo drink I made breakfast, I made rice and plantain, and i used the tomatoes stew I make some few days go and stored in the refrigerator.
rice and plantain with tomatoes stew.
for now, I am trying to stay away from fried food as my doctor said it is not healthy giving my current situation.
I spent most of my day clearing my apartment as it is required of me to stay safe being that I have been exposed to someone who tested positive to the virus.
it was really a stressful day.
when I was about going to bed I received a call from the health center, my test result was out and it came out negative but I am still advised to isolate and maintain good hygiene, eat fruits contained in stay all-round healthy.
this was how the major part of my day went.
goodnight diary!
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