A Golden Smile will make The Difference!

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Most people in a long chain strapped up, in various Jackets rushing to get a seat in a city expected to have one of the fastest transport system got thinking one it was a new season. One could see they had thrown their manners out of the window, so apathetic were people to one other and more concerned about their own safekeeping. I am going to get into those trains before anyone and take a seat. No fault of mine, and how can that whitish powdery substance show itself in my way giving me common cold? 
A point where everything becomes a luxury; Kindness, Natural warmth, a fresh smell in those houses and trains, A beautiful woman taking her dog for a walk in those delicate heels, absenteeism, a hot looking Man or Woman, driving a car, a free standby musician or dancer in the underground waiting to get a few coins for a living, a smile and worst still a hoot.

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Sandra had a glimpse of a London Metropolitan Police officer in a bullet proof vest which looked like a winter jacket beckon to her; quite confused as she had the right ticket, and was neither travelling without a permit nor dodging any fare. I wish the press could see you now; Sandra so scared and her face becoming all gloom and doom. Please do not do that he said; you are a rare gem and the press will surely love to see someone smile with the deepest snow in London since 1963. What a beautiful smile you got there and keep smiling it will surely keep someone happy forever.

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By this time now Sandra looking up his badge, and addressed him as John.

John, the December snow in London can never darken a Diva. It is an opportune inspiration for staying indoors and targeting a sudden clever idea. Do not forget the Queen's choice Catfish Pepper Soup and a bottle of champagne to hold you just excited. Hmm, a popular spice of the season, cranberry oil in that burner and just doing the magic in the air. Talking to your source and accurately discerning the times will make more sense.

Sandra, I agree with you but certainly hungry and can’t even get away from this sorry traffic.

John, "Fish and Chips" is no winner now. "Nsala" is the popular food for the season. I have never heard of it John said. Oh poor thing that is the best way to keep warm Sandra said. It is one of the main dishes from Ibo area in Nigeria. Do you mean the Queen's Favourite Catfish Soup? Exactly! Sandra laughing with so much energy and shook his hands. John, Nsala is from Nigeria and reliable power supply is a problem. I remember mum taking me to the market place and the women complaining; madam power outage for days and freezer broken, and so we cannot preserve Catfish.

I have gotten a brilliant plan now, how about exporting some snow to Nigeria to maintain that catfish to give us Nsala and keep us warm. We sell them snow well packaged, and they preserve the catfish which they can export to us. John this is a fantastic deal; how about retiring from this job, too cold to stand in a tunnel and this time working without restriction. The train was scheduled to arrive in 10minutes, and further delay for 45minutes. 


John thinks about it, but for starters let’s eat Nsala together. John let me warn, you can become red from such spicy dish. There is a saying in vernacular by the Warri’s in Nigeria, “Oyibo pepper, eaty eaty pepper, If you eat pepper, you go red more!

I am totally lost for now; please can you elaborate more.

“English Man you like pepper, but if you eat pepper the more you turn pink or pale red”.

John laughs; here is a little secret; I was in Nigeria last year and had “Nkwobi”. Sandra I love the dishes of Nigeria, intensely hot and spicy. Sandra you are a true representative of your Dish; hot and spicy African.

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Perfect! Can you email me the recipe afterwards John said?

Ha John! You are such a neat officer, but I did give you my recipe free. A trial will convince you.

1.  7 pounds whole Catfish, Chopped into 7-inch pieces and tied up (ask the butcher in London to do this once we have secured the bags of catfish from Nigeria in exchange for snow).

2. 1 Onion bulb perfectly sliced into oval shapes.

3. Put some water to cover half the pot and let it boil.

4. Then Put in the following spices; 1 chopped otazizi leaf, I chopped scenting leaf, 2 teaspoon of grounded pepper, 1 teaspoon of grounded Ogilisi or Ogiliba, A portion of Osumade root, Put in "Know 2 cube", but use the made in Nigeria Unilever brand, Add one-quarter teaspoon salt to taste.

5. You can put in the catfish into boiling stock, and simmer for 10minutes.

6.  The Queen's Catfish pepper soup is ready.

John, you should purchase the condiments such as "Ogilisi", "Ogiliba", "Osumade Root", Scenting Leaf or "Alulusi" from burnt oak in North London or Upton park, in East London. You wouldn’t believe it as extremely popular as most Asians sell it and not Nigerians.

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John, I can say this is one of the healthiest dishes from Africa and not excessive in cholesterol. You do not need oil to make this dish!

John is not all about "Food and champagne", "Drunkenness and Gluttony", but here is a fact.

"Season is produced when the earth revolves around the sun, but we cannot deal with it".

“There is never a dull moment with a smiley Diva".

"A person should not be afraid to resume life from the beginning having reached the end".

“We are fair-weather friends to our employers, family and society".

" In every situation be thankful to GOD. "How can you achieve bigger things when you cannot enjoy the smaller things of life".

"One should smile and laugh when presented with challenges". 

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